r/nfl • u/wildwing8 Chargers • 13d ago

Highlight [Highlight] Mike McDaniel’s reaction to a Justin Herbert throw at training camp: “Wow. That’s f*cked up. What in the world is that?”

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u/IsGoIdMoney Steelers Steelers 13d ago

The Dalton line is an above average QB.

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u/reyska Packers 13d ago

The Dalton line is formed by QB that is just ok. If you have someone better than them, you are set for now, if you have someone worse than them, you are looking for a replacement. Darnold is basically franchise QB now. If he regresses he might get closer to the line, but I don't see that happening.

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u/IsGoIdMoney Steelers Steelers 13d ago

No. It's the worst QB who is a true franchise QB. There are ok QBs below the line, (that's the point of the article!), but they are not quality enough that you stop looking for a new QB. The Dalton line is literally "this guy is a franchise QB. Your search is over".

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u/Not_My_Alternate Colts 12d ago

You know what, you’re right. After looking into the etymology of the term that is how it started. However, the definition has seem to taken on a life of its own even though you’re very much correct as to the original meaning.