10-21-2015, 02:14 PM
(10-21-2015, 01:15 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: :
Let's take a look at the guys you mentioned their 1st 4 years starting in the NFL
These are the facts and yes all kinds of debate as some on this list started careers in less friendly rules for QB's and receivers
But of the guys you mentioned only Manning and Dalton started year #1 and the rest had time to hone their skills and learn on the bench for at least one year.
We can argue to talent and many other factors that surround(ed) them, but that is very subjective and a lot of research needed to gather accurate facts like we already know about our Bengals (injuries in 2014 to WR and TE position) so to me it may all be a wash if trying to figure out if AD had advantage over any of them.
I am not saying AD is elite or even in that discussion (career) right now, but looking back at these great QB's, he could be someday if he continues to progress.
I also noticed only Brady and Rodgers were consistent while the rest did not have a steady progression in years 1 to 4.
I was responding to a quote from Spazz where he said "not even elite quarterbacks carry these numbers through an entire season". I was simply pointing out that they do. And not just for a single season, but for multiple.
I am not saying Dalton is incapable of finishing the year like he has started it. I'm not saying it is impossible for him to have multiple seasons with these type numbers. I'm just saying that until he does, he will not yet have elevated himself into that top echelon of NFL quarterbacks. And trust me, I certainly hope he does it!
