Andy Dalton’s future with the Cincinnati Bengals is up for debate with the team clutching the 2020 draft’s first pick. Theories about his playing future continue to circulate.
A new one? Dalton joining the New England Patriots to replace Tom Brady.
This one comes courtesy of Bart Scott on ESPN’s Get Up during a discussion about who should replace Brady if he goes to a different team or retires.
The discussion unfolds in the video above (starts at the 4:10 mark). Scott’s reasoning:
“I think Andy Dalton’s a guy who has had a lot of experience, lots of success in this league. I think he fits the mold. I think he’s still a mobile quarterback. He’s going to be available. I think Andy Dalton’s the guy I would go with because he has experience in the AFC.”
It’s hard to imagine Brady would up and leave the Patriots at this point before his age-43 season, but there’s no denying he’s finally regressed to a degree, especially under pressure.
As for Dalton, the theories generally span ideas he’d go start somewhere else or perhaps stick around for his final year under contract in a mentor role. He wanted a trade after getting benched but was eventually reinserted into the starting lineup. Obviously, he wants to start somewhere and pairing with Bill Belichick would be an opportunity most passers would jump at.
Dalton’s departure, be it cut or trade, seems likely and when it comes to drafting his replacement, as Scott would put it, Bengals fans can’t wait.
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