McCoy to bengals?

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(05-27-2019, 10:59 AM)Nately120 Wrote: Im not trashing Dalton, I'm just pointing out that he only beat 1 team with a winning record his rookie year and that is a fact. 

Also, Mayfield is on a team that went 1-31 the prior 2 years so what's the point in bringing up the 4-12 2010 Bengals?

Anyways, I'm not trashing Dalton just saying neither he nor Mayfield proved they could beat winning teams their rookie year.  Im just trying to put things in perspective since the "only beat 1 winning team" mantra is getting repeated so often.

Your comment is fair, because it is factual.

There are a few differences between their first year, and the most important is that Dalton started from the first game.

He was thrown into the fire starting the first week. Although he was pulled halfway through, that game showed the guy is tough. He then played the entire season and won 9 games.

Those on this board who have played or coached, know how important that is.

Lastly, it's important that we consider that the fact that the opposing Team's record in hindsight, is partially due to the fact that you beat them.

Their record at the time that you play them is important. Confidence plays a big part in how a Team plays you.

And all 32 Teams are confident early in the season, when they are still in the hunt.

Let's see Mayfield start and finish a season. Lets see how he does when facing fresh, aggressive and confident defenses. Let's see how he reacts when his gas tank is empty but he still has to go out there.