08-16-2019, 09:33 PM
The sample size of evidence for the OP's opinion is quite limited. I agree, Finley looks like he belongs and exceeded expectations by his performance in two games. His pocket awareness is second nature and his composure and evasion seems like a seasoned veteran. I also noticed that his demeanor is calm and the 2nd team unit appeared more cohesive with better chemistry.
There are many variables for these observations. Talent of the opposing team is inferior to 1st stringers. Bengals may simply have better back-up players. Different play calling and better results on some rushing plays would bring safeties closer to the LOS. Price in at Center was a difference maker compared to Hopkins.
What I like about Finley is that he makes the throws he should make and I like the ball placement spots to give his WR a chance to make the catch. He did have 2-3 poorly thrown balls behind the WR. Finley makes me feel more confident that if Dalton were to go down, he could step in and keep the Bengals competitive, something I did not feel with Driskel.
Nevertheless, he will be 25 years of age in December. I wonder how much more he can improve. Dalton will start and hopefully finish the year and will still have another year on his contract. I say the Bengals still draft a QB next year in round 1-2 and keep Dalton until his contract expires at the end of 2020.
There are many variables for these observations. Talent of the opposing team is inferior to 1st stringers. Bengals may simply have better back-up players. Different play calling and better results on some rushing plays would bring safeties closer to the LOS. Price in at Center was a difference maker compared to Hopkins.
What I like about Finley is that he makes the throws he should make and I like the ball placement spots to give his WR a chance to make the catch. He did have 2-3 poorly thrown balls behind the WR. Finley makes me feel more confident that if Dalton were to go down, he could step in and keep the Bengals competitive, something I did not feel with Driskel.
Nevertheless, he will be 25 years of age in December. I wonder how much more he can improve. Dalton will start and hopefully finish the year and will still have another year on his contract. I say the Bengals still draft a QB next year in round 1-2 and keep Dalton until his contract expires at the end of 2020.
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