No surgery needed for Dalton

[Be Weary of Query]

 

[Be Weary of Query]

 

[Cincyfan78]

Really, less than the actual "healing" it's more about pain tolerance and ability to grip the ball. If he can fight through that and have a normal grip on the ball, then he can play.

Though, to be honest, this team is deep enough to beat SF and Baltimore without him. AJ will be fine, Hue excels in these situations. Hell, he was winning in Oakland with Campbell...and that was before the roster was anywhere near as good as it is now.

They will lean on the defense and running game.

 

[DanBengalfan]

I remember when John Kitna played through his injury.

I really wished he didn't.

ugh.

 

[NCBengal]

Let's just hope AJ doesn't try to do more than is needed to win -- don't force throws, read what the defense gives him... we are not in need of a hero... we are in need of consistency and solid decision making. The kid can play football and throw the ball... it's between the ears that matters now. Hopefully they can find their timing as much as can be expected for a week's worth of practice.

 

[Be Weary of Query]

Do they still have Bernard Scott's number?

 

[DanBengalfan]

our #3 QB is apparently Keith Wenning from ball state

time to get excited folks

 

[DJ Fieri]

Well....that's good news....

 

[alf8478]

They are scared to death that McCarron will play well and create a qb controversy so they are putting this out there so Dalton will be back in time for Baltimore

 

[Cincyfan78]

They are scared to death that McCarron will play well and create a qb controversy so they are putting this out there so Dalton will be back in time for Baltimore

Who?

No one is worried about this. This is ridiculous. Besides, even if AJ plays well, keep in mind that 2 of the 3 teams he'll be facing suck donkey balls.

 

[alf8478]

The bengals are. Dalton is their guy come hell or high water.

 

[Carnzo]

Good to hear he will be back without the knife. He is having a good season.

 

[Cincyfan78]

The bengals are. Dalton is their guy come hell or high water.

I don't doubt that if Dalton can go, he will be the guy. However, to say they don't want AJ to do well because of some silliness with Dalton, contract, etc...etc...is dumb.

I have no doubt that they will do what is best for the team to win games come playoff time. If they feel it's Dalton, then fine. If they don't feel his thumb is ready, then AJ will get the nod.

Way too many conspiracy theorists.

 

[alf8478]

I don't doubt that if Dalton can go, he will be the guy. However, to say they don't want AJ to do well because of some silliness with Dalton, contract, etc...etc...is dumb.

I have no doubt that they will do what is best for the team to win games come playoff time. If they feel it's Dalton, then fine. If they don't feel his thumb is ready, then AJ will get the nod.

Way too many conspiracy theorists.

<Marvin laughing picture>

 

[DanBengalfan]

McCarron made some nice throws when he wasn't staring down receivers and broadcasting his throws. he just needs more experience; however, we don't have time for that. If Dalton starts throwing in practice and looks good then the coaches are starting Dalton. McCarron can throw for 400 yards against SF and BAL if he wants and it won't change anything.

 

[alf8478]

I'd rather just let AJ play out the rest of the regular season and let him start the playoff game, assuming, like I said earlier, that he isn't as bad as Ryan Lindley and the Cowboys QB's.
I'd rather lose a playoff game that way, then rush Dalton back, have him play, still hurt, rusty, like his usual playoff self and have to deal with the annual Bengals/Dalton can't win in primetime/playoffs

 

[CrashDavisSports]

So say Dalton is not quite ready to go come first playoff game, and McCarron has to go. McCarron wins that game in his first try. Dalton is ready for the next week. Is there a controversy for that next game as Dalton hasn't played for weeks and McCarron won his first playoff game in his first chance? I mean, was it McCarron, or was it a healthy arsenal of weapons for him to throw to?

Then say they do start Dalton, but Dalton loses that next game? Regardless of where it is at and who the opponent is, won't Dalton get the blame regardless after seeing McCarron win the week before in his first try? Will management be second guessed on their decisions? Will the axe come a little closer to Dalton? Will A.J start getting trade offers for him?

What veteran QB are we going to try and sign if McCarron goes down? Campbell? Someone else?

Lots of questions marks surrounding the next several weeks of the season.

 

[alf8478]

So say Dalton is not quite ready to go come first playoff game, and McCarron has to go. McCarron wins that game in his first try. Dalton is ready for the next week. Is there a controversy for that next game as Dalton hasn't played for weeks and McCarron won his first playoff game in his first chance? I mean, was it McCarron, or was it a healthy arsenal of weapons for him to throw to?

Then say they do start Dalton, but Dalton loses that next game? Regardless of where it is at and who the opponent is, won't Dalton get the blame regardless after seeing McCarron win the week before in his first try? Will management be second guessed on their decisions? Will the axe come a little closer to Dalton? Will A.J start getting trade offers for him?

What veteran QB are we going to try and sign if McCarron goes down? Campbell? Someone else?

Lots of questions marks surrounding the next several weeks of the season.

Marvin will play Dalton

 

[BKBroiler9000]

Dalton is done for this season. No way he's healthy enough to play even if they manage a 1st round bye.

Lots of folks on this board wanted to see AJ McCarron. Now is your opportunity. I like the kid and hope he does well. 2 of the 3 remaining games are winnable. Let's take it one step at a time.

AJ McCarron is not winning a playoff game. Let's just stop that right now.

Of course there will be no QB controversy even if McCarron plays well. Why should there be? This isn't Bledsoe/Brady. We've finally seen Andy Dalton take that step forward and become the focal part of the team this year. He's done nothing to warrant being replaced. He will have to wait another year for that playoff win, but I've seen sufficient progress to stomach Dalton as the starter for a while longer.

 

[DanBengalfan]

Dalton is done for this season. No way he's healthy enough to play even if they manage a 1st round bye.

Lots of folks on this board wanted to see AJ McCarron. Now is your opportunity. I like the kid and hope he does well. 2 of the 3 remaining games are winnable. Let's take it one step at a time.

AJ McCarron is not winning a playoff game. Let's just stop that right now.

Of course there will be no QB controversy even if McCarron plays well. Why should there be? This isn't Bledsoe/Brady. We've finally seen Andy Dalton take that step forward and become the focal part of the team this year. He's done nothing to warrant being replaced. He will have to wait another year for that playoff win, but I've seen sufficient progress to stomach Dalton as the starter for a while longer.

Dalton has improved. we can keep both QB next year without making a knee jerk reaction. Brown and co. will weigh their options and see how this all plays out. It doesn't hurt anyone if McCarron plays well. Not sure why you think Dalton is so much better at winning playoff games though... eventually he has to turn the corner and I'm sure he'll be fine when he does, but for now he's still going through the same growing pains even into his 4th year. he wouldn't be hurt if he didn't throw that INT and he's still struggled against defenses that have him figured out (like houston) so in that respect, although he's improved somewhat, he hasn't really turned the corner like BigBen, Rodgers, brady, Manning, and company. McCarron may or may not. we will see. no one knows. rookie qbs do amazing things at times, although odds are he will make some crazy mistakes against denver.