A few questions to ponder

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(07-04-2015, 02:11 PM)CornerBlitz Wrote: So we've had many discussions about ole boy Dalton. I have a few questions I'll pose to some of you and would like an honest sincere answer. I will only respond to those that have first made an actual attempt to answer these questions.

1. At what point are we allowed to blame the QB for his inferior playoff performances instead of saying it's 100% Marvin's fault and is there a scenario where we can blame both? (If you feel neither are at fault like FredToast, then please explain who is at fault?)

2. Do you feel that Dalton is improving as a QB?

3. Are you confident in Andy Dalton taking us to the Super Bowl one day?

I'll be patiently waiting and am truly looking forward to your answers. Just pretend someone else asked these questions. I'm sure that will allow you to answer them objectively, or not.

1.)  I don't know anyone that says it is 100% Marvin's fault.  It is a "shared guilt" across many individuals that led to the four playoff losses. 

2.) I believe Dalton was improving each year, and last year was a "speedbump"....an anomaly.  His completion % actually increased despite being down in almost every other category.  A new offense, the loss of many of his weapons (one before the season started and another after just one half of game #1), losing more weapons as they went along, and playing a first place schedule led to this decline.  However, without the missed 32 yd FG against the Panthers, the team still would have won 11 games.  Yes, I think he is improving. 

3.) I am confident that Andy's trials and tribulations will help mold him in to being a Super Bowl winning QB.  He has overcome a great deal already and I think if the Bengals are able to keep their guys healthy that this could be the year they make that Super Bowl run.  It will take all three phases of the game performing their best, and the coaches must have all guys fresh and breathing fire heading in to the playoffs.  Using guys like Sims, Hardison, Clarke, Hunt, Burkhead, Kroft, Alford, and Hewitt, in addition to the regular starters will get these guys game experience and keep everyone healthier heading down the stretch.  Use them all.  Don't wear out Dunlap and MJ just because they are capable of staying on the field, but give them rest so they are more effective in the big spots.  This has been the kryptonite of this team for years, IMHO.  Stop whipping the same horse to the finish line of the regular season only to have it pass out before the real race even starts.