09-21-2015, 01:59 PM
(09-21-2015, 01:59 AM)Bengalzona Wrote: I agree all around. I'm neither a Dalton-lover nor a Dalton-hater. I see him for what he is: an NFL-caliber QB, but a mediocre NFL-caliber QB. I think he is playing as well as his talent level will allow, which is enough. You can't ask or expect more from him. If he plays this way all season and with the talent provided all around him, this will be our best season in over 25 years IMO.
But in the end (and some of you won't like hearing it again), nothing will matter if they don't make the playoffs and win at least one. Those are the expectations. Period.
He has a 120.3 passer rating so far. He's nearly been flawless. If that's all "his talent level will allow", he must be pretty talented. Dalton really can't win with some. If he sucks, it's his fault. If he's great, it's all thanks to the talent around him.
How about we just give him his due credit when he's playing well, and stop pigeonholing him as an average (or below QB). If Dalton has a fantastic season, maybe he's better than some thought?
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