09-15-2017, 02:10 PM
(09-15-2017, 02:04 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I say "maybe" on a select few because they've been about as good or better than Dalton in their short time they've played, but I typically hold out a definitive yes or no until after Year 3.
Multiple rankings have come out putting those "maybes" ahead of Dalton.
I defended him this offseason, but there's way you can blame his (lack of) performance this year solely because of the OL or playcalling. He's making some pretty bad reads even when not pressured.
https://twitter.com/JoeGoodberry/status/908694556144742401
How about you give proof that Dalton is performing like a Top 15 QB still? So far, I've been the only one defending my point but you haven't provided a lick of support for yours.
[url=https://twitter.com/JoeGoodberry/status/908694556144742401][/url]
Still is the key word there. No, Dalton hasn't played like a top 15 QB "still" or this year.
Top 15 is exactly how he's played in the past. His average ranking in passer rating for his career was exactly 15th (15.0) heading into this year. So what happened?
I'd say a combo of things. Bad o-line, starting off playing a pair of excellent defenses with good pass rush, a regression in mechanics, and a bland predictable offense are the key culprits.
The training, nutrition, medicine, fitness, playbooks and rules evolve. The athlete does not.
