Don't Want to Create Histeria...

[Bengalstripes9]

Another Twitter theory. I know they can't announce any deals right now anyway, but..
This move would make sense for both teams in my opinion. Pats don't want to pay Thuney. They can get a G/T, WR, or LB in the first round, then hit their other needs in the 3rd and later rounds. Dalton is a good bridge QB, with good upside for the next 5 years.
Bengals obviously fill a hole at guard, allowing them to focus on defense in the draft.

What if - follow me here, it’s a HUGE stretch - the #Bears didn’t trade for Dalton because there was already a deal in principle with #Patriots to trade Dalton for Thuney and they just had to wait for him to sign his tender. #Bengals pic.twitter.com/KJLySUp6U4

— Ryan Yunt (@Ryan_sovah_Yunt) March 19, 2020

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