Stronger Dalton?

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(10-20-2016, 07:43 AM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: This is an outstanding thread for many reasons.  First of all Andy Dalton has won at least one game, the first one against the Jets, pretty much all on his own.  Cincinnati fans have been waiting for Andy to be able to put the entire offense on his shoulders and lead them to a win and he's proven he can do it.  Even against New England he played extremely well, shredding Matt Patricia's pass defense for most of the game.  If I were Marvin -- and I must give Wyche's Warrior credit for this idea -- I would let Andy call the offensive plays while Ken Zampese evaluates the opposing defense from the sideline.  Andy nearly always calls the right audible at the line so I think he should be given the latitude to call all the plays, period.  Ken Zampese might be a good quarterback coach but he's no Hue Jackson -- or even Jay Gruden -- when it comes to being an offensive coordinator.

Anyone notice Andy's mechanics lately?  I have -- and they're amazing.  Passes of any length are on target and perfectly timed; all the receivers have to do is put their hands out and grab!

Yes his mechanics are amazing right now!  And I'm with you, he has progressed so much I'd put everything in his hands, just like the Colts did with Peyton Manning.  His football IQ is so good so why not let him run the show?  It's his team so let him have it.  Zampese can still be of value but like you say in between possessions in breaking down what the defense is doing.

Dalton has gotten to the point he deserves the opportunity to completely lead, not only by position but by decision.  He's earned it and and the offensive players respect his abilities in that regard.