Dalton quiets critics

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(10-05-2015, 06:01 AM)Anderson HOF Wrote: My problem especially for those being so critical is you would almost seem like we had Brian Hoyer,  or some also ran playing behind center for the last four years.   We have not.. Dalton has been a solid NFL QB that had weaknesses that had to be improved on to move the bar but he also had some strengths that were being overlooked on a consistent basis.
Think about how Stafford, Kaepernick, Tannehill, Bradford, RGIII ... QBs coming along around same time with Dalton were so praised and considered better than Dalton and look how they are performing now and who would you rather have as your QB now.  Only Wilson and Luck and possible Newton  have out performed Dalton over the last 4/5 years of new QB's in the league.

Dead on.

If people look at the careers of Brees, Rivers, and even Brady, you see that they started at one level and continued to improve until they reached their peak.  Dalton was on a good trajectory with his first three seasons and last year was sort of a bump in the road.  New OC, lots of injuries, etc.  But now, I think we are seeing the Dalton that we hoped to see after his first three years with Gruden.

This week will be a huge test for him and the offense in general.  I'm so excited for next weeks game, I wish it was Sunday morning again already.

And I am not panicking about the lack of a huge running attack.  In a way, it sort of pleases me.  I want Hill and Gio fresh for December football, where a running game will pay huge dividends.  (as well as the playoffs, which they will hopefully reach again).  They are a team that has great balance and can beat you in so many ways.

I feel I need to mention the outstanding performance by the offensive line as well.  They kept Andy clean all day and did a good job in run blocking as well.