Is this Veteran Quarterback the Best Bargain on the NFL Free-Agent Market?
Despite the current delays happening in professional sports, including the NFL, free agency and the draft will cause a domino effect of changes in signal callers for many teams across the league. Whether or it be newly signed, drafted or traded for talent, there are sure to be a number of changes. Despite all of the available options, it’s becoming increasingly more likely that the best value could be veteran Andy Dalton.
Since being selected in the second round of the 2011 draft out of TCU by the Cincinnati Bengals, Dalton has been their starter, encompassing 133 games over nine seasons. During that time, he has led his team to four playoff appearances (all one and done), while passing for 31,594 yards, 204 touchdowns and 118 interceptions. While that is more than adequate resume, the team is about to move on from him. Possessing the first pick in this year’s draft, they are expected to grab Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow out of LSU and immediately give him the keys to the car.
Dalton’s current contract has another year and $17.7 million remaining. The Bengals are already expected to pursue a trade for him, so they can use the savings to offset the franchise tag they placed on wide receiver A.J. Green. About to turn 33 late this fall, “The Red Rifle” should still have some good ball left in…
