07-05-2015, 07:43 AM
(07-04-2015, 12:54 PM)t3r3e3 Wrote: That's a major reach. Dalton has never displayed the accuracy or pocket presence of Brees. Even last season Brees in San Diego for that matter. The other problem with that assertion is Sean Payton isn't coming in to craft the Bengals offense.
What? Brees had 8 fumbles in his last season in San Diego. He also never had less than 15 interceptions a season while in San Diego except for 04. He had 20 fumbles in his first 4 seasons (in 01 he played one game and 03 he played in 11). Brees had trouble in the pocket early on.
In his first 59 games, Brees had 53 interceptions and fumbled the ball 20 times.
In Dalton's first 59 games, he has 49 intercerptions and 10 fumbles.
He struggled during his time in San Diego. He had a huge breakout year in 04, but his game play, tape, and style is what we have in Dalton. Dalton's play is VERY similar to Brees. Is that saying Dalton will be elite like him? No. It's saying that Dalton has the same strengths and weaknesses Brees portrayed early on in his career.
That, I think, is the problem. It wouldn't surprise me if Dalton went to a new team and started playing around (don't think as high) the level Brees has done.
Although, the biggest difference between Brees early on and Dalton is Brees' play in the playoffs. He only had 5 turnovers his first 3 playoff games. In the next 4 games he only had one turnover.
