Mapping out a perfect Cincinnati Bengals offseason in 2020

Here’s a sketch of how the Bengals can have the perfect offseason.

Trade Andy Dalton

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) puts on his hat at the conclusion of an NFL Week 17 game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Bengals won 33-23.

Cleveland Browns At Cincinnati Bengals Football 12 29 2019

It’s no secret Andy Dalton has to go. Any national perspective suggesting he could stay as a mentor is just blowing smoke at this point.

Dalton got with his reps and talked about a trade right after the Bengals benched him. He still wants to start in this league and those in charge have made it clear they’ll do right by him.

That means shipping him to a contender like Chicago, for example. It probably won’t net a notable return asset-wise, but it’s important to get his cap hit off the books.