Andy Dalton's Hair Concerns NFL Teams. For Reals.

by Alfie Crow on Apr 20, 2011 8:44 AM EDT in 2011 NFL Draft

Apparently, there is an actual employee of an NFL franchise who's tasked in some form or another in evaluating talent, who has concerns about Andy Dalton's red hair. I'm not kidding.

Peter King of Sports Illustrated reports that at least one NFL team is concerned about the fact that Andy Dalton is a ginger kid.

"Has there ever been a red-headed quarterback in the NFL who's really done well?" a coach asked the media last week. "It sounds idiotic, but is there any way that could be a factor? We've wondered."

Again, this is not a joke. This is completely serious. Peter King doesn't name the coach, but since the coach asked the media it shouldn't be long before we figure out who it is. As ridiculous as it sounds, there is some creedence to the concern. Rotoworld points out that red-headed quarterbacks historically haven't been successful in the NFL. They cite the likes of Jeff Garcia and Todd Marinovich. Carson Palmer is also a red head, but I'm not sure if he helps the concern or goes against it.

The 2011 NFL Draft is officially now ridiculous.

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Sonny Jurgenson

Billy Joe Tolliver.

Any scout that discounts a quarterback due to hair color needs to be fired.

by Joe Fisher on Apr 20, 2011 8:49 AM EDT reply actions

or coach

I’m guessing Sean Payton.

by Joe Fisher on Apr 20, 2011 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions

In his defense...

he was drunk when he said it.

Allegedly…

WTF IS THE INTERNET?!?

by BIBBEE on Apr 20, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions

He looks like the bully from A Christmas Story.

by KillJag on Apr 20, 2011 8:54 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

My money's on the Bucs

They had the “boxers or briefs” question and asked the FSU safety about “abandoning his teammates” during his Rhodes Scholar year.

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by unhipcat on Apr 20, 2011 8:55 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

This is fundamentally no different than questioning the possible success of a black QB

purely on the fact that he is black. Yet, for some reason, I don’t predict quite the outrage. Do we have any redhead journalists that will come out in his defense? Maybe the ACLU. Hmmmm.

Hopefully it was just a joke.

by Conservative on Apr 20, 2011 8:59 AM EDT reply actions

Maybe the NAAGP?

by acedarney on Apr 20, 2011 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions

This lock-out has given people way too little to write about.

Interestingly, there was an article in ESPN or SI a couple years ago that commented on how successful NFL quarterbacks are likely to have more symmetrical faces than most people. Brett Favre’s was the highest with 98.6% symmetry or something. Matt Ryan was also very high.

I don’t think this is the original article I read but it sheds some light on the topic: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203706604574378733451557884.html

by Vicbow on Apr 20, 2011 9:00 AM EDT reply actions

Maybe the Jags can bring in the ROAR to evaluate the QB prospects…

by Vicbow on Apr 20, 2011 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions

They have bad immune systems...

NFL teams need to be concerned about Dalton. Redheads have bad immune systems.

by SweatyV on Apr 20, 2011 9:19 AM EDT reply actions

Really?

That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard and unfounded.

by The Linebacker on Apr 20, 2011 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't like red-haired QBs

I say we get our selves a sexy brunette. or a blonde.

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by rhettchrystal on Apr 20, 2011 9:27 AM EDT reply actions

So… You want a sexy QB Rhett? Which one tickles your fancy?

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by Alfie Crow on Apr 20, 2011 9:46 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

If I recall Alfie...

you said some questionable things about Trent Edwards.

by acedarney on Apr 20, 2011 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions

There is no question that Trent Edwards has dreamy eyes.

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by Alfie Crow on Apr 20, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Blaine Gabbert is beautiful, but she’s too full of herself. Plus, she is probably just in it for the money. Colin K is okay in the face, but her ass…mmm. Jake Locker is pretty fine, but her rack is what really gets me going… I like Christian Ponder, because she is cute…not hot…but cute like someone you would marry.

by CheapSeat on Apr 20, 2011 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs