One More Reason Dalton QB of Future

[CrashDavisSports]

I think he can be, but when you have your management team thinking the following, even if we have the #1 pick, you know we are not going QB next year.
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Andy Dalton

The red hair came from his mom’s dad. The No. 14 came from his dad. No one, though, is quite sure where Andy Dalton got this seemingly innate gift to speak football as if it were his native tongue.

But Pat Dowling, the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Katy High School, is glad Dalton can for 14 reasons, which is how many games Katy won Dalton’s senior year to get to that Texas-sized 5A final. And it got Dowling two more first downs in this year’s opener even though No. 14 is now in the NFL.

“It was funny,” Dowling is saying this week about the text he got from Dalton last month. “He said if there was ever anything he could do for me or the team to just let him know. So I sent him back kiddingly, ‘If you’ve got any third-and-long plays, let me know.'

“So he sends me back this three-page text and says 'This one really works well for me,' and he called it ‘Blue 4 99 out.’ He not only gave me a play, he put it in our language. And I used it twice. Worked both times.”

Which is why offensive coordinator Jay Gruden and quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese and all the rest have, as Bengals president Mike Brown would say, put their chip down on Dalton as the next Bengals franchise quarterback. Glib with the jargon, unflappable in a sport of chaos, accurate with the ball in a game of nooks and crannies, and, as his first quarterbacks coach at Katy remembers, “a master networker.”

“His strength is that he’s able to plug himself into any situation,” says Jeff Rhoads. “He’s definitely a chemistry guy.”
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[Restore the Roar]

I think he can be, but when you have your management team thinking the following, even if we have the #1 pick, you know we are not going QB next year.
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Andy Dalton

The red hair came from his mom’s dad. The No. 14 came from his dad. No one, though, is quite sure where Andy Dalton got this seemingly innate gift to speak football as if it were his native tongue.

But Pat Dowling, the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Katy High School, is glad Dalton can for 14 reasons, which is how many games Katy won Dalton’s senior year to get to that Texas-sized 5A final. And it got Dowling two more first downs in this year’s opener even though No. 14 is now in the NFL.

“It was funny,” Dowling is saying this week about the text he got from Dalton last month. “He said if there was ever anything he could do for me or the team to just let him know. So I sent him back kiddingly, ‘If you’ve got any third-and-long plays, let me know.'

“So he sends me back this three-page text and says 'This one really works well for me,' and he called it ‘Blue 4 99 out.’ He not only gave me a play, he put it in our language. And I used it twice. Worked both times.”

Which is why offensive coordinator Jay Gruden and quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese and all the rest have, as Bengals president Mike Brown would say, put their chip down on Dalton as the next Bengals franchise quarterback. Glib with the jargon, unflappable in a sport of chaos, accurate with the ball in a game of nooks and crannies, and, as his first quarterbacks coach at Katy remembers, “a master networker.”

“His strength is that he’s able to plug himself into any situation,” says Jeff Rhoads. “He’s definitely a chemistry guy.”
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Thanks for the laugh. I'm glad his old high school coach thinks so highly of him.

Glib with the jargon, unflappable in a sport of chaos, accurate with the ball in a game of nooks and crannies, and, as his first quarterbacks coach at Katy remembers, “a master networker.”

That is some classic Bengals.com shit there. Where was that pin point accuracy in the pre-season?

 

[Restore the Roar]

Sorry. I'm trying to think happy thoughts, it's just not working.

 

[kramer1]

Dalton doesn't have the physical attributes necessary to be a successful NFL quarterback. Can't be argued. He's gonna be awful. Just awful.

 

[flamingrey]

I think he can be, but when you have your management team thinking the following, even if we have the #1 pick, you know we are not going QB next year.
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Andy Dalton

The red hair came from his mom’s dad. The No. 14 came from his dad. No one, though, is quite sure where Andy Dalton got this seemingly innate gift to speak football as if it were his native tongue.

But Pat Dowling, the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Katy High School, is glad Dalton can for 14 reasons, which is how many games Katy won Dalton’s senior year to get to that Texas-sized 5A final. And it got Dowling two more first downs in this year’s opener even though No. 14 is now in the NFL.

“It was funny,” Dowling is saying this week about the text he got from Dalton last month. “He said if there was ever anything he could do for me or the team to just let him know. So I sent him back kiddingly, ‘If you’ve got any third-and-long plays, let me know.'

“So he sends me back this three-page text and says 'This one really works well for me,' and he called it ‘Blue 4 99 out.’ He not only gave me a play, he put it in our language. And I used it twice. Worked both times.”

Which is why offensive coordinator Jay Gruden and quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese and all the rest have, as Bengals president Mike Brown would say, put their chip down on Dalton as the next Bengals franchise quarterback. Glib with the jargon, unflappable in a sport of chaos, accurate with the ball in a game of nooks and crannies, and, as his first quarterbacks coach at Katy remembers, “a master networker.”

“His strength is that he’s able to plug himself into any situation,” says Jeff Rhoads. “He’s definitely a chemistry guy.”
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There is not a single quote in there from anyone even close to the Bengals organization. You're trying to take what his high school coach said about him and the speculation by the author of the article as how the Bengals organization really feels about Dalton.

 

[Restore the Roar]

There is not a single quote in there from anyone even close to the Bengals organization. You're trying to take what his high school coach said about him and the speculation by the author of the article as how the Bengals organization really feels about Dalton.

I think Crash is just trying to :ss:

 

[futballiscool]

Here's a list of every QB picked in the 2nd rd since the 2000 draft..
note- I omitted this yrs draft class because they havent played yet

Jimmy Clausen
Pat White
Brian Brohm
Chad Henne
Kevin Kolb
John Beck
Drew Stanton
Kellen Clemens
Tarvaris Jackson
Drew Brees
Quincy Carter
Marques Tuiasosopo


Maybe you hit the jackpot and draft the next Drew Brees. but overall I would say a 2nd rd QB has to prove themselves as a franchise QB rather than get annointed as one..

if Dalton struggles and the Bengals have the #1 pick, Luck's a Bengal

 

[bengaldoug]

Of note there is even Brees took a few years to develop........

 

[Restore the Roar]

Of note there is even Brees took a few years to develop........

Worth noting that San Diego drafted Rivers ( Eli Manning whatever) while Brees was still on the roster. Just a tidbit for those who think there is no way we would draft Luck.

 

[CrashDavisSports]

You guys are not reading my bolded text at all.

This is Marvin, Gruden and Mike Brown thinking this. I am not saying he is the QB of the future, just that all those wanting another QB next year is shit out of LUCK, and there is plenty of pun intended.

We are going to live or die by Dalton for at least 3 years, get used to it now, or jump ship.

 

[CrashDavisSports]

Worth noting that San Diego drafted Rivers ( Eli Manning whatever) while Brees was still on the roster. Just a tidbit for those who think there is no way we would draft Luck.

Brees had not had a real good season when they drafted Rivers. He was inconsistant, struggled and the Chargers had the #1 overall pick with two elite QB's available at the top of the draft after a few seasons of Brees struggling.

Different scenerio altogether.

 

[flamingrey]

You guys are not reading my bolded text at all.

This is Marvin, Gruden and Mike Brown thinking this.

So now you're psychic?

 

[vancelot23]

Brees had not had a real good season when they drafted Rivers. He was inconsistant, struggled and the Chargers had the #1 overall pick with two elite QB's available at the top of the draft after a few seasons of Brees struggling.

Different scenerio altogether.

I don't think it's that much different. They're saying, if Dalton is inconsistent and struggles, with 3 guys considered elite QBs in the draft, then a QB would be the choice. Same exact scenario.

 

[CrashDavisSports]

I don't think it's that much different. They're saying, if Dalton is inconsistent and struggles, with 3 guys considered elite QBs in the draft, then a QB would be the choice. Same exact scenario.

Except they gave Brees more than 1 year. They also were not running out a rookie offensive coordinator, a rookie #1 WR and several 2nd year players in the offensive game plan while having to play against Baltimore and Pittsburgh.

If we fail miserably and have the #1 pick, we will NOT be drafting a QB, better start getting used to that man. Just the way it is.

 

[CrashDavisSports]

So now you're psychic?

No I read the comments. Granted, it is Gruden, Zampese and Brown mentioned in th at bolded area..but I am sure Marvin feels the same way with his comments during the offseason on Dalton, and his willingness to start a rookie in a year Marvin has to earn his job after last season. That is a lot of trust in a rookie QB. Marvin has planted his chips on Dalton, way it is.

Only way you could possibly see a change at QB, Marvin gets fired, a new head coach comes in, and is actually given free reign to do what he wants, which means Mike Brown is going to allow it. YEAH RIGHT!

So am I psychic? No, but it is pretty obvious to see the writing on the wall, unless you are a blind man.

Dalton is here for 3 years regardless, get used to it. I am.

 

[futballiscool]

"No I read the comments. Granted, it is Gruden, Zampese and Brown mentioned in th at bolded area..but I am sure Marvin feels the same way with his comments during the offseason on Dalton, and his willingness to start a rookie in a year Marvin has to earn his job after last season. That is a lot of trust in a rookie QB. Marvin has planted his chips on Dalton, way it is"


You have to look at their statements in the proper context. What else are they going to say about their rookie QB? that they're worried about his lack of arm-strength? they think he has a low ceiling?

The Bengals are the first team to start a rookie, 2nd rd QB in 10 yrs. I have no doubt this is more a result of the standoff with Palmer than it's a vote of confidence in Dalton. If they signed a legit veteran QB option (Hasslebeck, McNabb etc) Palmer has leverage to showup and force a trade...

Mike Brown has a weakness for the concept of a franchise QB...

Dalton can certainly prove he's on his way to becoming one this yr. He can make the discussion moot...

But if he struggles and the Bengals get a crack a Luck they're taking him. they'd consider another blue chip QB prospect if one's available too

 

[DanBengalfan]

I wonder what Dalton's salary is... It might just be normal for the salary of a #2 QB, he might just be the insurance long term backup QB of the future, we don't know.

 

[Servo]

It all depends on how Dalton performs this year. He's a 2nd round pick so it's not like they have a major investment in him. If he plays like Jimmy Clausen we'll be drafting a QB next year...if he plays more like Colt McCoy, wins a couple games and seems to have command of the O and shows some promise then I'd rule a QB out for next year at least

 

[daytonbenglfan]

If we are going to suck at least we have a QB with a smoking fucking hot wife. Not sure how that helps me but it is good to know.