Quote:"I truly believe they want what's best for me, but I understand it's a business, and you know how that goes," Dalton said. "With the first pick, if they take a quarterback like everyone expects, that could trigger something. There's even a scenario where I go back there."

That sentiment was echoed by Bengals coach Zac Taylor. "Everything's on the table, and that's the truth," Taylor said Thursday night. "Given the circumstances going on in the world right now, it doesn't make sense not to keep our options open. [Bringing him back is] something to consider."

Said Dalton: "It's a different year, with different challenges. You never know.

(04-17-2020, 02:15 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: Read the article and Zac did bring up a point I did not think as much about.. with the Virus.. it could really hinder preparation for Burrow and it might be helpful (with a restructured contract) to bring Andy back as the backup and mentor for Burrow.. I think Plan A is to try to trade him  but over cutting him i could see a Plan B of signing him if he is agreeable to a reduced rate to help Burrow especially with the lack of time teams are going to have now with draft picks

(04-17-2020, 02:17 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: Andy Dalton is a class act. If he does indeed end up elsewhere (which I feel is almost certain) I wish him well. Until of course he's playing us.

(04-17-2020, 02:24 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I would certainly hope the Bengals are planning on signing a competent back up veteran QB when they release Dalton.  I'd hate to have our season ruined just because our starting QB misses a couple of games.  And, obviously, Dalton would be a competent veteran free agent QB.  But, unless his family has fallen in love with Cincinnati as their home, I can't imagine Dalton would want to return to the Bengals as a back up.

(04-17-2020, 02:15 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: Read the article and Zac did bring up a point I did not think as much about.. with the Virus.. it could really hinder preparation for Burrow and it might be helpful (with a restructured contract) to bring Andy back as the backup and mentor for Burrow.. I think Plan A is to try to trade him  but over cutting him i could see a Plan B of signing him if he is agreeable to a reduced rate to help Burrow especially with the lack of time teams are going to have now with draft picks

(04-17-2020, 02:27 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: You know Fred.. Andy is a strong family man.. if he is not guaranteed at least a strong shot at a starting job.. I could see him staying in Cincy for a year to see what opens up during the season with injuries etc... I think the Bengals might release with him and if he can;t find a good fit.. they could come back and offer him a reduced $$ contract for one year

(04-17-2020, 02:30 PM)pally Wrote: Next year will be a better year for QBs in free agency.  This year there were just too many already on the market to require a trade for one.  

(04-17-2020, 02:31 PM)fredtoast Wrote: He would be more valuable as a back up to the Bengals than to any other team, so they might offer him the most money.  In that case he might do it.

I just think it would seem awkward.  

(04-17-2020, 02:31 PM)fredtoast Wrote: He would be more valuable as a back up to the Bengals than to any other team, so they might offer him the most money.  In that case he might do it.

I just think it would seem awkward.  

(04-17-2020, 02:34 PM)fredtoast Wrote: This.

I can't remember a year with so many proven veteran QBs as free agents.  Teams were not interested in giving up anything in trade when they could sign a free agent.

(04-17-2020, 02:47 PM)McC Wrote: I'm curious as to what backups who know they are backups there are available.

(04-17-2020, 02:47 PM)McC Wrote: I'm curious as to what backups who know they are backups there are available.

(04-17-2020, 03:04 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Matt Moore is available and he played for the Dolphins when Zac was there.

(04-17-2020, 02:46 PM)McC Wrote: I would think it would be too. 

As a person, AD is beyond reproach.  To ask anyone to just suck it up and accept demotion is asking a lot.  

He's obviously a smart guy and he has to know that as it stands right now, the next phase of his career is as a backup. 

In a normal situation, he could sign as a backup and maybe have a chance to win the stater job.  But that doesn't even seem like a possibility this year.  Teams might very well be hard pressed to get one guy enough reps, let alone two.

For Andy, the end of his run as a starter here could not have happened at a worse time.

(04-17-2020, 03:02 PM)Au165 Wrote: Joe Flacco, Drew Stanton, Josh McCowan, Trevor Simein, Matt Moore, Mike Glennon, Blake Bortles.

(04-17-2020, 03:09 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: I still think Dalton could beat out any of Stidham, Hoyer or Tyrod Taylor...