Analyzing 3 keys to Dalton's newfound success against pressure

Andrew Weber-USA TODAY SportsThe Red Rifle was on fire under pressure in 2015, but what led him to being so good in such situations? There isn't a simple answer but a few key factors.

Andy Dalton recently ranked among a list of five quarterbacks who thrived against the blitz, and five who did not in 2015. To the surprise of many outsiders, the Bengals signal caller was on the greener side, after a career-year that, even derailed by an injury that kept him away from playing the playoffs, was still very good.

Along with Dalton, the four other quarterbacks mentioned as thriving against the blitz were Carson Palmer, Tom Brady, Cam Newton, and Brock Osweiler. ESPN had this to say about the…