01-07-2020, 11:21 AM
(01-07-2020, 10:54 AM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: I don't mind people comparing Burrow to Andy Dalton at all.
I think it gives you a really clear idea of what Burrow is as a QB.
For example, here are some comparisons between the two.
Joe:
Is vastly more accurate than Dalton.
Is incredibly more precise with his downfield throws than Dalton.
Is capable of fitting the ball into much tighter windows than Dalton (that throw to Boyd from Dalton. That is what Burrow does on every play).
Is much more aware of the pocket and when it breaks down than Dalton.
Is a bit more mobile in terms of rushing than Dalton, granted that has a lot to do with age.
Is significantly better at making decisions and going through progressions than Dalton.
Has about as strong of an arm as Dalton, perhaps a touch stronger.
Appears to be a better leader than Dalton.
See? Comparisons aren't always the death of happiness :).
Andy Dalton has played in the NFL and understands what is to be expected as a pro. Burrow is not in the NFL and we don't know how he will react to the faster pace of the game as well as how he will perform against experience players and coaches that scheme specifically against his strengths.
As for Burrow having such a good year let's take a look at why his stats are so good. He isn't the one making the catch; it's the receiver. He is the player responsible to get the ball to the receiver but the receiver has to make the catch. The reason he is so good is that during the off season the skilled players spent time together honing their craft and it has had a very positive impact for the team. Joe has become a star and his receivers improved with not dropping balls and making catches regularly.
From what I read LSU receivers spent time catching thousands of balls, many were probably thrown by Burrow. When you spent so much time catching and passing to a specific group and when you are tossing thousands of balls to various receivers as a passer you should be able to improve the chemistry with the receiver as well as see an improvement in your accuracy. This is one major factor impacting Burrow and his ability on the field with his curren team.
One great QB who has had a tough year is Tom Brady and the reason is he didn't form chemistry with his receivers this pass year and you could see it on the field and how it negatively impacted his play. Chemistry between receiver and QB matters and if you don't have it; no matter who you are as a player it won't help your overall performance.
As for comparing Dalton to Burrow; many experts prior to the start of this pass college season had Burrow rated similar to Dalton when Dalton entered his senior season. Like Dalton, Burrow surpassed expectations. Both were good at the college level. Dalton has performed well as a pro and has taken his team into the post season 5 times. We don't know how Burrow will perform at this point it is all speculation given his college performance, but as we all should know from prior draft picks college production typically doesn't mean pro production. The reason for that is schemes, chemistry, etc....
Every year I see so many people who fall in love with this guy or that guy for a team and usually that player doesn't pan out simply because that player didn't face real competition at the college level or someone like Brady come in and over performs because he puts in the work, studies, etc.. because he has the work ethic to improve and become better.
So many variables can impact a player. Injuries, your teammates, schemes, coaching, lack of experience, chemistry or lack thereof, etc...
I'll just wait and see how the Bengals FO decides to move forward with FA and the draft.
