Why not keep Andy as a backup?

[fredtoast]

This thread has gotten a little toxic.  Let me step back and make my position clear before stepping out.

Personally I don't think we should keep Dalton, but I think it may be a possibility just because of what happened with Palmer.  Mike Brown may think he can get something of value in trade if he holds onto Dalton and another team loses a starting QB before the trade deadline.

I think we should extend MIxon, but only if he is not asking for "top of the league money".  So if MIxon really is demanding $10+ per year extending him is not a good option.  Other than that I don't see any top free agents to spend Dalton's salary on.

Dalton could be of value to Burrow, but the idea of a "mentor QB" is a little overblown.  Not just here but everywhere.  It is great if a vet QB is available and willing, but that is really the job of the QB coach.

So basically I won't freak out no matter what they do with Dalton.  I am fine if they release him as long as they use the money they save this year.  But I would also be okay if they kept him.