The Arguments for and Against Andy Dalton in Cincinnati

Feb 2, 2019

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals drops back in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) /

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CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 25: Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals warms up prior to the start of the game against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium on November 25, 2018, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images) /

There has been much discussion about Andy Dalton and his future in Cincinnati. Let’s take a look at the things he does well, and the things he does poorly.

There may be no more polarizing member of the current Bengals team then Quarterback Andy Dalton. While Dalton has had his bright spots as a quarterback with Cincinnati, he also has been a symbol of mediocrity and complacency. With this as a context for our discussion, let’s take a look at Andy Dalton’s career through eight years in Cincinnati, as well as what it means moving forward.