John Price
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- Sep 19, 2008
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Big Bens backup?
If he comes to the Patriots, its a one year deal max, team friendly, loaded with incentives. Dalton gets to recoup his value and get a long term contract next season.I still think the Pats are the best fit personally. In fact, I think the chance Dalton would be released may have been why they chose not to draft a QB. Dalton is young enough still that he could play decent football for 4-5 years. Still not sure that team finishes better than 8-8 with him, but I think they'll still be in win now mode (even if it seems preposterous).
Ben won't last the season and he is better than anyone currently on your roster.I swear to God if Andy Dalton wins playoff games with another team I may just have a heart attack.
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Big Bens backup?
Wish the Steelers would have snagged him, I'm not nearly as comfortable with the QB's behind Ben as the FO and Tomlin seem to be
Probably helps Dallas in their long term negotiations with Dak, as well as getting Dak into camp even on the franchise tag. If Dak doesn’t show up the Cowboys start the season with an experienced QB with a great RB and 3 very good receivers for Dalton to throw to.Makes perfect sense for the Cowboys. Dalton gets to go back home and is a terrific option compared to most backups in case of injury/other problems with Prescott.
Probably helps Dallas in their long term negotiations with Dak, as well as getting Dak into camp even on the franchise tag. If Dak doesn’t show up the Cowboys start the season with an experienced QB with a great RB and 3 very good receivers for Dalton to throw to.
Reduces Daks leverage as now Dallas has a competent starter if Dak waits to sign the franchise tender until the last minute rather than just having Cooper Rush. Dak now can’t afford to miss training camp under a new HC and be up to speed vs a vet like Dalton.
Dalton was a 2nd rounder with average measurables, more akin to Fromm, Fitzpatrick, Barkley, etc who got an opportunity and seized it. Has had a good career and made a tonne of money. Cam’s measurables are off the charts. Strong arm, size of a TE, speed, and ripped. Plus first overall pick.I agree. Well worth the risk for Dallas. Dalton's obviously not a good full-time starter for a team with SB aspirations but he's a great insurance policy under the current constraints. He's likely happy to have a job and to be back home, he's probably not going to make as much of a stink about being a backup as a guy like Cam Newton.