{The Ultimate ANDY DALTON Mega Thread}

[*Wyche'sWarrior*]

(01-07-2016, 12:38 PM)BengalChris Wrote: I don't see AJM taking over the starting spot unless he takes us to a SB and starts it and Dalton can't make it back into the line up. Even then, I'd still give it only a 40% chance. A lot of what if's would have to come true for that to happen. AJM hasn't proven he's better than Dalton for even one game yet.

Dalton is no longer the Dalton of 2014.

AJM has a ways to go, but to expect him to top Dalton's 2015 play in only a few starts is rather over critical. It took Dalton to his 5th year to play the way he has. To be critical of AJM because he hasn't reached that level in only a few games is rather ridiculous.

Andy was actually making the same strides at the beginning of last year....then Eifert went down....then Green off and on....MLJ from the get go.  Go back and watch the first drive of the Baltimore game....you'll see just how big a part of ADs game was gonna be 85.  The fact that he and the team made the playoffs at all with that MASH unit was pretty impressive.  

Folks often can't see the forest for the trees....but if you watch closely , you can see glimpses of '15 in '14.  It typically takes a guy 3-5 years to settle in.....depending on skill set.  Andy has been good all along.....others got to sit and learn....then breakout....not face growing pains on the field.