Veteran Andy > Rookie Joe Burrow

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(01-19-2020, 08:03 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: There's no way Andy would be OK with being forced to remain on the team as a backup.  Just look at his reaction after being benched and then not given time to explore a trade. It's as upset as I've ever seen him.

Why create tension where there doesn't need to be any? It would make much more sense to trade Andy for the best deal you can get and then bring in a vet like Matt Moore, who's played for Zac before.

(01-19-2020, 08:09 PM)Catmandude123 Wrote: Who would help the team more a 18mil backup QB or another position of need? Keeping Dalton could cause locker room problems because of players who are loyal to him. Get another veteran on the cheap and move on.

Agreed.

Andy's contract was set up specifically for this eventuality. There is no reason to tie up almost 10% of the salary cap to a back up for mentor purposes when you can use that money to gain a solid starter or even two. Even just releasing him would be the smart move over keeping him.

If you want a veteran backup why not go after Case Keenum or Colt McCoy. Either one gives you that veteran experience holding the "clipboard" and would be significantly cheaper options.