If the Bengals were smart they'd be looking to trade Dalton right now. It sure looks from the outside like he's a deadend guy who will keep their team just good enough to make sure they can't get an elite QB and just bad enough to make sure they're never a real factor in the playoffs. I'm guessing they probably have at least some people in management there who share my appraisal. It just depends on how bold the management group is there.

 

It takes a lot of years of failing in the playoffs before house gets cleaned, but replacing a known commodity that isn't losing with the possibility of getting a bust is really risky for a career.

 

My guess is they just don't have the sack to make the move they need to make and end up wasting the roster's talent over the next few years.

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