The Bengals players found out about Andy Dalton's benching during team meetings before the locker room opened to the media at 1:30.

— Ben Baby (@Ben_Baby) October 29, 2019

(10-29-2019, 02:38 PM)J24 Wrote: And Zach just lost all his credibility in the lockeroom.

Right. Because he's stated from the beginning that Dalton will be the starter, no matter what... 

(10-29-2019, 02:23 PM)fredtoast Wrote: But not as bad as Troy Aikman's 0-11 in '89.

Aikman also has 4 rings, a Gold Jacket, and actually Playoff wins where he didn’t shit the bed in epic fashion. Jerry and Jimmy also rebuilt the team quickly by trading off assets to stockpile draft picks and used FA to supplement the team. In other words, things that go against the model model...

(10-29-2019, 02:42 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: When the Bengals stated that they wanted to "evaluate the roster" means they are assessing Finley.  I do not think Finley is the answer at QB, but I could see the team winning a game with him at the position.  Could move the Bengals out of the top 3 in the draft with just one win.

 I highly doubt there will be 4 teams with a 1-15 record or worse. Maybe if they win 2-3 games. 

(10-29-2019, 02:25 PM)Au165 Wrote: Disagree, this is to see what they have. The rumor coming out of the draft was that Taylor REALLY like Finley and that comes from a scout I know that doesn't work for the Bengals.

I think Chase Young also likely has something to do with it.  Kid looks like a monster and with the recent success of OSU DE's in the NFL, the kid is about as close as you're going to get to a slam dunk difference maker.  However, it's tough to go in that direction if you need a QB.  They have to see if Finley or Dolegala can be the guy before you pass on a guy like that.

As an aside, "Ben Baby" has to be the funniest name ever.

(10-29-2019, 02:41 PM)Rubekahn29 Wrote: Interested to hear the rational behind that. He is 1-13 in his last 14 starts, has not elevated anyone. It's not like we have any shot at anything this year. It's full rebuild mode. See what others have. 

I saw a tweet that Dalton hasn't led the Bengals to a win in a year.

(10-29-2019, 02:36 PM)Bengalholic Wrote:

I hope he survives...hes listed at 185 and i know numbers aren't everything but he's got to be one if the lightest starting QBs. He actually looks like the lead actor in some comedy where a nerd leads the football team to victory.

Ooh let's call it The Pocket Protector

8-8 baby!!! Woot Woot!!!

Sam Hubbard on Dalton move: "Shows no one's job is safe. You have to perform." #Bengals

— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) October 29, 2019

 

Just talked to #Bengals WR Tyler Boyd. He says “we all believe” in Ryan Finley and “he’s a very competitive guy, I know that just by playing him in ping pong.” He told me he feels bad for Andy and respects everything he’s done for him.

— Brandon Saho (@BrandonSaho) October 29, 2019

I dont mind the move, in fact good, at least it's something.

But if they are going to start holding someone accountable like Andy, they better hold others as well from other players to coaches to the front office. Andy is by far not the biggest reason they are 0-8.

(10-29-2019, 02:40 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: Why is that ?

Probably because J24 hates Zac.

(10-29-2019, 02:42 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: When the Bengals stated that they wanted to "evaluate the roster" means they are assessing Finley.  I do not think Finley is the answer at QB, but I could see the team winning a game with him at the position.  Could move the Bengals out of the top 3 in the draft with just one win.

Especially if that win is against the Dolphins.

The Bengals can't win:

Andy Dalton, who threw for 329 yards and a touchdown without any turnovers against the Rams on Sunday, turns 32 years old today. Not the happiest of birthdays. If the Bengals are done with him, maybe they can do him a favor and trade him before today’s deadline.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 29, 2019

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If a QB better than Andy existed on this roster I’d hope he would’ve been playing already. So that leads me to believe a better QB isn’t on this roster and we’re throwing the season. The draft will be where we find our guy

(10-29-2019, 02:55 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: The Bengals can't win:

Andy Dalton, who threw for 329 yards and a touchdown without any turnovers against the Rams on Sunday, turns 32 years old today. Not the happiest of birthdays. If the Bengals are done with him, maybe they can do him a favor and trade him before today’s deadline.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 29, 2019

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Wasn't almost half of that in the final two drives when the rams were up by 14?

(10-29-2019, 02:55 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: The Bengals can't win:

Andy Dalton, who threw for 329 yards and a touchdown without any turnovers against the Rams on Sunday, turns 32 years old today. Not the happiest of birthdays. If the Bengals are done with him, maybe they can do him a favor and trade him before today’s deadline.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 29, 2019

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On his birthday to boot? Savagery!!!!

(10-29-2019, 02:51 PM)Millhouse Wrote: I dont mind the move, in fact good, at least it's something.

But if they are going to start holding someone accountable like Andy, they better hold others as well from other players to coaches to the front office. Andy is by far not the biggest reason they are 0-8.

Maybe consider starting Gio if for no other reason he's a better pass blocker and receiver than Mixon.

Well, at least the games will be exciting again as we cheer for Finley success.

(10-29-2019, 02:49 PM)Nately120 Wrote: I hope he survives...hes listed at 185 and i know numbers aren't everything but he's got to be one if the lightest starting QBs.  He actually looks like the lead actor in some comedy where a nerd leads the football team to victory.

Ooh let's call it The Pocket Protector

I said before the draft it looks like Finley has never seen a weight room lol.

I'm glad the Bengals are going to see what they have leading into the next draft cuz we all know they werent going to resign Dalton to a big deal but...

Someone get Finley a Sammich.