Back to Dalton we go

[*psychdoctor*]

Here is my take on this situation:

This has been about Burrow vs. Young. Bengals wanted to evaluate the roster, particularly at the QB position. Can the Bengals pass on Burrow and take the exciting pass rusher from OSU? Finley extended some plays but could not make enough throws to win. Even with Glenn at LT, the OL is atrocious and needs to be fixed. Even without P. Brown, the backers need upgraded. Nevertheless, the Bengals management have concluded that the QB of the future is not on this roster.

Solution from the management perspective: Start by drafting a QB with the first pick and pass on Chase Young.

For Mike Brown, it has been about finding that Franchise QB. He tried it with a small school success in Klingler (bust), tried it with Akili Smith (bust), but finally succeeded with Palmer who got wrecked by a division rival. Dalton has been serviceable but evidently not what the Bengals wanted as he was benched in favor of a 4th round rookie. Bengals will draft Burrow unless they win 2-3 games and lose out on Burrow and Young.