09-02-2015, 12:31 AM
(09-01-2015, 11:01 PM)CornerBlitz Wrote: Macaroni has some potential but I wouldn't get my hopes up. For how critical I am of Dalton, I understand that it is very difficult drafting a 5th round QB and turning him into a serviceable starter. Chances are our QB of the future isn't on this roster currently.
Saying this is a big year for Dalton would be an understatement. After this year, the Bengals can get out of that contract pretty easily. A repeat of last year - with healthy players around him - would make moving on an easy decision.
As for McCarron, I agree that 5th round QB's VERY rarely amount to anything. That said, there were rumors that poor interviews and maybe a pre-existing injury caused him to slip. He could wind up being a Zach Mettenberger type (another guy who slipped due to injury) of player for us. Somebody who can hold the fort down if we move on from Andy, but maybe not someone you'd want to build the franchise around. I really like McCarron's fire though. I will say that. It's not easy to find a natural leader at that position.
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