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(03-25-2020, 06:24 PM)sandwedge Wrote: I would to, but I'd ask for a 3rd to see if they bite. 

Here is the realistic possibility:  The Jags are not the only team that could use Dalton.  LAC and New England also could.  LA is going to have a tough time selling Tyrod Taylor to their fan base as they enter a new stadium.  Although they are talking a good game, they could still be in play for Dalton and are just seeing what shakes out in the draft.  If the Lions take Tua (they should) and the Dolphins are left with Herbert, then LA may be in need of a QB.  Sure, ideally this would ideally play out before this year's draft for the Bengals and Dalton, but that is very unlikely at this point.

There are still FA signings AFTER the draft, and trades for 2021 draft picks, which would not be all bad for the Bengals.

No one is mentioning the Chargers, but if the top 3 QBs are gone from this year's draft before it gets to them, they could very well be looking for a guy like Dalton.

So could Jax, who picks AFTER the Chargers, if they are unable to get one of the big three in the draft.  Their problem?  If they are all waiting for Dalton to get released, the Chargers get first dibs (of the teams needing a QB) based on their record from last year.

The Jags aren't just competing against the Pats for a released-Dalton (where they get first dibs before NE) but a Chargers team that doesn't get one of the top 3 QBs in the draft.  A very real possibility.  

The Pats don't easily part with draft picks and I don't see any players that would really fit the trade mold that make sense for them.  However, if they are waiting for Dalton to be released, they would be behind the Chargers, Jags, and likely the Colts who may need a longer term plan (and backup) behind Rivers.  

One huge factor about Dalton is his history of being able to digest a new scheme quickly and put it in to action with success.  Not every QB has shown that propensity.  

If I had to bet, the Jags and Chargers are going to sit and wait for a QB in the draft (Jags COULD be very aggressive and trade up for Tua, as they have a real attendance problem) and if they are left empty handed, they could target Dalton.  If the Pats are waiting for Dalton to be released, they are simply not going to get him.  In an organization as historically smart as theirs, I doubt they let that happen.  If they want Dalton, they will have to move before the draft.  I think this is what Cincy is waiting on...and that would sure be taking good care of Dalton.