I think LE just meant that by commenting every guy with decent playing having "talent" cheapens the term "talent" and he meant just that, no offense intended.
UPD: And so, Joe, please don't get offended. We have not only a lot of talented people here, but a lot of brutally honest people (myself included), and often get in battles here, and that's okay. I think Mark's music needs to be played and you don't claim anything, so why not, keep Knopflering and having fun.