01-31-2017, 08:47 PM
I don't think any player on the Bengals shows fire outside of maybe Pacman, and he can't focus it really. I think it's a culture thing. Marv is always preaching about guys stepping up and leading, yet they seem to always discourage players from speaking out in any way. Kinda hard to be "fiery" with a muzzle on.
I'll also repeat what I've said in other threads. IMO, leadership is 90% perception. Matt Ryan and Aaron Rodgers were once questioned in that department. Getting to a SB sure did wonders for their image. Dalton is viewed as "that guy that chokes in the playoffs". Kinda hard to be perceived as a leader while also being perceived as a choker.
He's gotta get the playoff monkey off his back, and I'm not sure that will ever happen with Marv.
I'll also repeat what I've said in other threads. IMO, leadership is 90% perception. Matt Ryan and Aaron Rodgers were once questioned in that department. Getting to a SB sure did wonders for their image. Dalton is viewed as "that guy that chokes in the playoffs". Kinda hard to be perceived as a leader while also being perceived as a choker.
He's gotta get the playoff monkey off his back, and I'm not sure that will ever happen with Marv.
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