Dalton's make or break year

[Nicomo Cosca]

(07-12-2019, 10:27 PM)GreenCornBengal Wrote: Dalton under-performing doesn't overshadow the fact that the entire team has been garbage in the playoffs. That is the point that is going right over your head. 

Hell, you even said earlier that the team sucking and Andy sucking are mutually exclusive. So, when will you admit that the rest of the team has been just as crappy? Your hate for Dalton is blinding you to the fact that it is a team game in which we have been extremely under-prepared, out-coached, and outperformed in EACH playoff game.

I have never said Dalton hasn't looked bad. I've never said we don't need better QB performance in the playoffs. All of that is VERY clear. 

However, if you overlook the fact that your best ball-hawk forced 0 turnovers in the playoffs, or that your two best pass rushers are phased out every game, then you are taking a naive approach to analyzing our playoff failures.

The point is not going over my head. I don’t even come close to agreeing that those you listed have been as bad as Dalton. Should I list his stats again? He’s been atrocious. Not just mediocre, not just so-so (which is what I’d argue the players you listed have been), he’s been epically bad. Not sure how a WR or RB is supposed to overcome that.

And stop with the stupid “hater” “lover” bs. It’s ridiculous. I’m a Bengals fan. I don’t “hate” anyone that plays for my team. I will however hold players accountable, and not make a million excuses year after year. There’s a reason Dalton gets no respect outside Cincinnati, and his playoff performances are a huge part of that.