11-26-2018, 04:06 PM
When Driskel was in, we finally started running the ball effectively (no, not because of Driskel, he rushed for 9 yards), the defense finally started to play decent, and the Browns weren't playing as aggressive on defense.
Even with all these advantages, the stats (Dalton vs Driskel) were almost identical through the first 16-17 attempts. Tbh I re-watched the highlights and Dalton didn't look bad at all. He made some sharp throws. The run game was just AWOL in the first half. Mixon had -1 yards on his first 5 carries.
The INT Dalton threw looked pretty horrific though. He was visibly frustrated prior to that throw. Just looked fed up. I'm beyond caring about what happens to Dalton, but it is a tad frustrating that people seem to be getting tunnel vision back on the QB again.
Dalton is not why...
- We gave up touchdowns on the first 5 drives
- The run game was absent in the first half
- Our special teams melted down
I get that the backup came in and performed admirably with no expectations against a defense that was letting up. That said, if you expect Driskel (or any QB) to salvage this season and/or make the Bengals a SB contender in the future, you're in for another heaping helping of disappointment. Until Marv is gone and Mike changes his ways, there is no hope.
Even with all these advantages, the stats (Dalton vs Driskel) were almost identical through the first 16-17 attempts. Tbh I re-watched the highlights and Dalton didn't look bad at all. He made some sharp throws. The run game was just AWOL in the first half. Mixon had -1 yards on his first 5 carries.
The INT Dalton threw looked pretty horrific though. He was visibly frustrated prior to that throw. Just looked fed up. I'm beyond caring about what happens to Dalton, but it is a tad frustrating that people seem to be getting tunnel vision back on the QB again.
Dalton is not why...
- We gave up touchdowns on the first 5 drives
- The run game was absent in the first half
- Our special teams melted down
I get that the backup came in and performed admirably with no expectations against a defense that was letting up. That said, if you expect Driskel (or any QB) to salvage this season and/or make the Bengals a SB contender in the future, you're in for another heaping helping of disappointment. Until Marv is gone and Mike changes his ways, there is no hope.
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