01-03-2016, 09:45 PM
(01-03-2016, 09:37 PM)BigSeph Wrote: I think you're ignoring the difference in sample size, the difference in competition (McCarron has faced 2 of the top-7 defenses in his 3 starts), and the difference in experience.
QBs get sacked less often as they gain experience (unless your name is Kolb or Krieg), QBs get better at decision-making as they gain experience, and it's a common refrain to hear "the game slows down" as they gain experience.
Of course McCarron isn't leading the offense like Dalton, Dalton has started 70+ more games than McCarron in the NFL. Dalton has been throwing to these WRs and passing behind this OL for years.
I'm absolutely shocked at how so many Bengals fans can't appreciate having a QB come into a potentially disastrous situation and lead the team to a 2-1 record in his starts with the only loss an overtime game at the difficult environment of Mile High and the likely #1 seed in the AFC.
A bunch of complaints and people throwing shade on the guy when all things considered, I doubt there are many backup QBs in the NFL who could have come in and done the same.
I'm actually very happy with AJ's performance so far this season since taking over for Dalton. My complaint isn't how long he's holding the ball but how piss poor the OL has been. Dalton has a quick release, why would you fault AJ for not being as quick? Maybe this OL should do its job. The OL is the most over rated line in the NFL.
