April 21, 201412 yr Andy says he is the face of the Bengals and expects a deal in place long before his rookie deal expires next March. Thoughts? Andy Dalton: I'm face of the franchise - ESPN
April 21, 201412 yr He is correct. He is the face of the franchise. The Bengals fortunes ride with him.
April 21, 201412 yr If true, it means the Bengals are going all in with Dalton and don't want to do anything to shake his confidence. For everyone involved, I think it is best if Dalton's plays 2014 without an extension in place. He will either command a lot more money after the season or the Bengals will start looking in other directions.
April 21, 201412 yr Wonder if Tom Brady would say publicly he is the face of the franchise. Since he doesn't need to say it, probably not.
April 21, 201412 yr 15 a year... Child please! Don't compare yourself to names who get that figure cause they've won a playoff game.
April 21, 201412 yr For everyone involved, I think it is best if Dalton's plays 2014 without an extension in place. He will either command a lot more money after the season or the Bengals will start looking in other directions. Yep.
April 21, 201412 yr Dalton is a likeable guy and by all accounts, a pretty good leader. He has a lot of the things that I'm looking for in a professional quarterback, but I'm not sure if he's good enough to get the Bengals over the hump. With that said, I don't know who the Bengals could get that would be any better. Long story short, I think the Bengals re-sign Dalton and he sticks around for several years.
April 21, 201412 yr This whole saga reminds me of the Steelers in the Kordell years. Just silly defense. He couldn't manage to take the team to that level. With a better quarterback, it's hard to say how many rings they'd have acquired. Can't help but wonder if the Bengals are on the same path.
April 21, 201412 yr If true' date=' it means the Bengals are going all in with Dalton and don't want to do anything to shake his confidence. For everyone involved, I think it is best if Dalton's plays 2014 without an extension in place. He will either command a lot more money after the season or the Bengals will start looking in other directions.[/quote'] Absolutely.. He plays this season and goes to Super Bowl he gets 15-20. He plays this year and sucks or is average who knows what he gets. He's very smart trying to get paid the SB/playoff money right now of course. Then if he goes backward he's already set financially. I think he's benefited greatly by the depth and playmakers Cincy has put him around and the defense.
April 21, 201412 yr If it's this kind of face then :( I agree. Edited April 21, 201412 yr by Science Friction
April 21, 201412 yr I've defended Mike Brown (and the kids) lately but would have to back peddle if they were to sign him to a long term deal preseason. I say have a frank conversation and say 'EARN IT FIRST'.
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