01-12-2017, 07:28 PM
(01-12-2017, 05:53 PM)Brownshoe Wrote: Wait... That was the exact opposite argument you had in 2013.
Not me.
I personally like a gunslinger QB.
Many do not and I appreciate that. Just different styles of offense for different fans.
I don't like a lot of int's ever. But there is a huge difference in throwing a long int (basically a punt) to try to flip the script of a game that needs something amazing to happen vs throwing a short pass that is a turnover.
I know you did not make this claim in this post but you have been one to point to yards per attempt or number of passes of 40 yards
Andy is rated 23rd in QB air yars. His % of yards through the air are 16th out of qualifying QB.s.
He gets a ton of yards from SMART check downs to the open guy with room to run. lol...That IS NOT the same as pushing the ball down the field regularly.
He is smart he takes his shots when the receiver is open and he has pulled the DB's up due to constant check downs. There is a huge difference in completing an THROUGH THE AIR pass of 41 yards (high school arm) and one 60 yard through the air (gunslinger)...they both count a passes of 40 BTW.
He plays well and with-in his skill set. It is baffling that his biggest supporters on this board continue to in effect to admit really how much they do not appreciate his play by pretending he is something he is not.
He DOES NOT HAVE A BIG ARM, HE CAN NOT MAKE ALL THE THROWS. However his is good at what HE CAN DO. Manage the game and protect the ball.
The issue is he need to have a stacked healthy team to be a contender. Just like any average QB. The argument that all QB's need their team to be intact and healthy during the playoff run is the weakest defense of a game manager. Of course that helps but there are QB's that need less...Andy is not one of them. He needs to be supported...big time. He has had opportunity with a healthy team and a talented roster in the post season. He has not produced a win during the tourney.
Done the least with the most opportunity ='s Andy Dalton
https://www.sportingcharts.com/nfl/stats/quarterback-air-yards/2016/
