The difference in Andy Dalton

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(10-02-2015, 03:18 PM)Daddy-O Wrote: I couldn't open the link.

IMO he may be different from a personal standpoint / leadership (players would notice this) but I still think the biggest reason for his success this year is a healthy supporting cast.  He had some great games in 2013.  When you lose a solid #2 receiver and TE that can spread the field in Jones and Eifert it changes the whole chemistry of the offense.  Not to mention it's a big change to how the defense defends you.  2014 was a disaster from a personnel standpoint.

I think them making the playoffs last year is a testament to AD more than anything.  Heck, I think AJ missed time in about 6 games also.  They started a running back in the slot in the playoff game for crying out loud!

To me he's the same Dalton, only more seasoned in year #5 and obviously more resilient having come through the injury mess last year.

Don't forget, last year was also Andy's first year in Hue's offense.