cincyhokie Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 https://overthecap.com/player/andy-dalton/160 It's not impossible that the Bengals could opt out of Dalton's contract for 2018. Why? Aside from the obvious reasons, the contract itself is set up in a way that would allow the Bengals a minor hit to get out of it. Seeing how the Bengals are on their way to a 4-12 or 5-11 season and a high draft pick, the upcoming 2018 draft might allow them to look at getting a QB. We all know how much MB loves to draft QB's. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 I wouldn’t drop dalton just yet good chance AJ will be gone,Draft a guy in mid rounds sense rounds 1-3 should be offensive line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Zero chance, imo. But there does seem to be a good class of QBs this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincyhokie Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 12 minutes ago, AMPHAR said: Zero chance, imo. But there does seem to be a good class of QBs this year. I don't know about zero chance. They did structure the contract this way for a reason. Also consider there will probably be a new HC. That combination might have them looking at a QB. More likely they draft a QB in the 2-3 round and keep Dalton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passepartout Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Dalton is a great QB but just can't seem to win the big game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 His issues are being covered-up by the o-line this year, which benefits him. I can see them keeping him around for another year (even a 2.4 mil hit or whatever it is if they let him go, is a lot of dough for MB to give-up). I believe they're off the hook after next year for him completely, which is when I think it's more likely at this point - I suspect this team isn't going to "turn it around" any time soon, at least not in terms of being a real playoff team. But Dalton brings at least some sense of stability and competitive play with him, and MB is all about that when it comes to selling tickets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GapControl Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Let’s imagine the impossible. Ogbuehi becomes average and Moobs resigns anchoring down RT (he’s only 30). Fisher may never play again but he wasn’t playing well, anyway. you still have to find a center and take your pick but either another LT within the first three rounds (in case Ogbuehi gets injured let’s say) or another interior player at RG. Hell, writing this, what’s to say Moobs doesn’t get injured? You need to consider a young talent at RT, too. Eric Winston isn’t the answer. personally, I think Ogbuehi is the biggest draft bust since Odell Thurman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GapControl Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 To get back on topic, there’s no one who can play with this line including Dalton. Doesn’t matter if you are drafting a new guy or promoting McCarron. just going to get the poor bastard Klinglerized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 7 hours ago, GapControl said: To get back on topic, there’s no one who can play with this line including Dalton. Doesn’t matter if you are drafting a new guy or promoting McCarron. just going to get the poor bastard Klinglerized. Yes I'll admit, as much as I don't like Dalton, it's sort of pointless to do anything with the offense if it doesn't involve replacing 2-3 o-lineman and, preferably, hiring a new o-line coach that can also implement some better run-blocking schemes and knows how to develop talent better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 sounds like Dalton doesnt plan on sticking around despite being under contract for a while yet https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/11/10/andy-dalton-sells-cincinnati-home-photos.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 11 hours ago, cincyhokie said: I don't know about zero chance. They did structure the contract this way for a reason. Also consider there will probably be a new HC. That combination might have them looking at a QB. More likely they draft a QB in the 2-3 round and keep Dalton. You are correct but Andy Dalton has performed over that contract. I am a big Dalton fan but realize he is limited but it would be very hard to find a starting QB as good as he is for 16-18 mil in cap room. Maybe AJ, but they just tried to trade him so that tells you who they'd perfer at QB. He's rated 88 and hasn't played perfectly but behind that line with zero running game is a very big and legitimate excuse for him and the offensive struggles. No way the Front Office jumps into QB problems by removing Dalton when it's them that fucked it up royalty by failing to tag Whitworth and flat out missing on 3 o-line draft picks. Doing that would enter the cycle of the 90s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 1 hour ago, TJJackson said: sounds like Dalton doesnt plan on sticking around despite being under contract for a while yet https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/11/10/andy-dalton-sells-cincinnati-home-photos.html He's probably upgrading. He's had addition of money and kids in the past few years. That house is extremely modest for a NFL QB that was 2nd rounder and then got an extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 I suppose you could argue both ways on this one. The o-line is clearly the larger of the concerns when considering the QB play of Dalton. That being said, the Bengals are currently looking at another top 10 pick. How many times do they plan on being there for a shot at a top end QB ?? I only say that because you know this team isn't trading up in the first to make that happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 30 minutes ago, ArmyBengal said: I suppose you could argue both ways on this one. The o-line is clearly the larger of the concerns when considering the QB play of Dalton. That being said, the Bengals are currently looking at another top 10 pick. How many times do they plan on being there for a shot at a top end QB ?? I only say that because you know this team isn't trading up in the first to make that happen. It'd be a little dicey because taking a QB generates 100X more headlines than any other spot. But Dalton has 3 years left after this one and a First round QB gives you 4 years AND a option year. Seems like typical scenario for the Bengals. Draft what they think is the best talent and don't play them at all. Perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 2 hours ago, AMPHAR said: He's probably upgrading. He's had addition of money and kids in the past few years. That house is extremely modest for a NFL QB that was 2nd rounder and then got an extension. I remember when Carson Palmer sold his house....and what happened not too long afterwards. Until Dalton comments on his relocation, or someone does, I wouldn't dismiss it as nothing just yet. I'm guessing the bored local media will starting asking questions about it though, and we'll hear if it's nothing or something. If he's moving out of town - that's probably a bigger deal than you might think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 I'd be far more happier if I read Marvin Lewis had placed his house on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Marvin bought his retirement house several years back. It's in Arizona, and I recall the articles about it - Marvin has an awesome place to move when he's done. Word is he mentally and psychologically moved in over two seasons ago. His body is still here fucking up the Bengals. Zombie Marvin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Well if Marvin's house is located anywhere close to to where I live here in Arizona, I'm gonna egg it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GapControl Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Hahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GapControl Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 That was pretty hilarious stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GapControl Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Yeah I remember thinking that when Marvin came he would have us the top 5 in D every year and the O would somehow be just good enough for the championship. So close in 2005 but I had it backwards. The D sucked back then but could create turnovers for some bizarre reason. Probably because they we are missing assignments and god knows so they just tried to get the ball no matter what and hit the guy as hard as possible too. but a terrible defense overall. Its been 12 years about and I can see the defense has been the rock of this team for the last few years along with A.J. Green and Gio. Andys been good enough. Sometimes great. After his 4th year, I was done with him but he’s turned it around since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 21 hours ago, BengalszoneBilly said: I'd be far more happier if I read Marvin Lewis had placed his house on the market. I think Marvin has already got his Arizona retirement pad set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincyhokie Posted December 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 I just don't think that long term this team is sold on Andy. I know that might sound crazy, but I don't. This team will draft around #6-#8 in the draft and if one of their top QB's is there, I think they pull the trigger. Have him sit behind Dalton for a year or 2, and then let him take over. Sam Darnold. Throwing down the gauntlet right now. If they take a QB, this is who I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 If they actually fire Marvin, along with the other coaches that need to be gone (yeah i'm looking at you Alexander), and hire from outside the organization, I could see them wanting to have say over the roster and be able to move forward with "their guys". Thing is, while I don't think Dalton will take us to the Super Bowl, he's not the most glaring weak spot on this roster (yeah i'm looking at you o-line). There are simply so many different directions this team could move forward with, but outside of maybe Marvin leaving, I'm not expecting much. An internal hire for the coaching position and then status quo from there. Like I said, my time with this team is limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 If they keep Alexander in particular, I don't expect any different results, his influence is only surpassed by Marvin and Mike. You've still got coaches doing too much scouting, and I'm sure MB has too much say in the top picks. I don't know how Tobin stands it. I'd be fine with Marvin in a player personnel role like Lippincott was (who has never been replaced as far as I know), as long as Alexander is absent. It would be nice if Mike Brown did not meddle in or influence drafting/evaluation at all. But he won't do that either I'm guessing. So I don't expect much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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