Andy Dalton was recently released by the Cincinnati Bengals after the team drafted Joe Burrow with their first overall pick. At the end of the day, the Bengals' decision to release Dalton was entirely based upon his own request. Dalton believes he is good enough to be a starter in the NFL and he is hoping to make a splash with a new team.
Over the past week or so, there have been discussions that the New England Patriots would be the ones most interested in signing Dalton. Now, another AFC East team is reportedly throwing their hats into the ring. According to Rich Cimini of ESPN, the New York Jets could end up being the ones to land Dalton.
It's important to note that the Jets are simply looking into Dalton and that they have no immediate plans to sign him. Of course, it is a possibility although the Jets already have a starter, albeit, an unproven one, in Sam Darnold. If Dalton were to join the Jets, it's ambiguous as to whether or not he would get to be the starter right away.
Stay tuned for updates regarding NFL free agency as we will be sure to bring you the latest information.
Andy Dalton Reportedly Eliciting Interest From The Patriots
Andy Dalton is now a free agent following his release from the Cincinnati Bengals.
Andy Dalton enjoyed quite a bit of success during his first few years with the Cincinnati Bengals although it never resulted in a playoff win. During Dalton's tenure, the Bengals went 0-4 in the postseason, and just last year, the team had the worst record in the NFL. As a result, the Bengals were awarded the first overall pick in the NFL entry draft and they ended up choosing quarterback Joe Burrow from LSU.
Dalton was well-aware of his future in Cincy and decided to ask to be released, thus making him a free agent. According to Bengals reporter Tyler Dragon, Dalton is already receiving quite a bit of interest from teams around the league. Two of the franchises that are the most interested are the Jacksonville Jaguars and, of course, the New England Patriots.
Ever since the Patriots lost Tom Brady to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there have been rumors that the Patriots could go after a big-name quarterback. Dalton certainly fits that bill for the team although Cam Newton is still available if they so choose. Regardless, Dalton won't have a hard time finding work again.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as we will be sure to bring them to you.
Andy Dalton Released By Bengals Following Request
Andy Dalton is now officially a free agent.
When the Cincinnati Bengals finished the season with the worst record in the NFL, it became clear that they would be looking to draft a quarterback with the first overall pick in the NFL entry draft. Of course, that's exactly what they did as they chose Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow. This meant that QB Andy Dalton's days in Cincy were numbered and today, his fate was sealed. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Bengals have officially released Dalton from the team, thus turning him into a free agent.
As it turns out, Dalton's release was entirely up to him. The veteran QB doesn't want to be anyone's backup and with the Bengals shifting their focus to Burrow, it only made sense that Dalton requested to be let go.
At this point, it remains to be seen what the market will be for Dalton, considering he has very limited playoff experience and hasn't had very good results in the last few years. Regardless, teams like the New England Patriots appear to be in need of an experienced QB and perhaps Dalton can fill that role.
Stay tuned for NFL free agency updates as we will continue to bring you the latest.
NFL Draft: Joe Burrow Officially Goes 1st Overall To The Bengals
Joe Burrow's incredible year at LSU has led him to become the 1st overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Joe Burrow had one of the most incredible seasons in college football history this past year and it immediately skyrocketed him in draft rankings. The LSU Heisman Trophy winner was being touted as the next first overall pick in the draft and since the Cincinnati Bengals were in need of a quarterback, he appeared to be the obvious choice. Well, the Bengals did what was right tonight as they took Burrow first overall in the inaugural virtual NFL entry draft.
The Bengals had 10 minutes to make the pick and for some odd reason, they took up over nine minutes but we guess it wouldn't be the draft without some sort of drama and intrigue.
Now, Burrow will have a chance to turn this Bengals team into legitimate contenders. Considering how bad management has been over the years, it's not going to be an easy task but he certainly has the skillset to be able to do it. If he plays like he did at LSU, he could very well become a league MVP in short order.
Let us know what you think of the pick and tell us who you're hoping your team takes in tonight's draft.
Suffering Browns & Bengals Fans Denied Medical Marijuana
Being a Cleveland Browns or Cincinnati Bengals fan isn’t enough to purchase medical marijuana, according to Ohio medical board committee.
The Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals won’t play another game for several months, but that doesn’t mean that Browns and Bengals fans aren’t still catching Ls. The latest in a deep history of losses for Browns and Bengals supporters comes courtesy of an Ohio medical board committee, who have decided that being a fan of those long-suffering franchises doesn’t qualify as a condition requiring the use of medical marijuana.
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According to a report by The Cincinnati Enquirer, a petition to make “Bengals/Browns Fans” an official medical marijuana condition was submitted in December to the State Medical Board of Ohio. Unfortunately, Ohio state officials have swiftly rejected that petition.
If there is any place in the country where football fans are in need of that sweet, sweet relief, it is certainly Ohio. According to ESPN, neither of those franchises have won a playoff game since 1999, and they’ve both experienced plenty of heartbreak in the last few decades. Either the Browns or the Bengals have finished with the worst record in the NFL in three of the last four seasons, including a 2017 campaign when Cleveland went winless.
This past season, the Bengals finished with a 2-14 record which will give them an opportunity to turn things around with the first overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft. That said, rumors are already swirling that the projected No.1 overall pick, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, has let it be known that he does not want to play in Cincinnati.
There simply may not be enough medical marijuana in the world to ease the pain of these two franchises.
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Patriots Cleared Of Malicious Intent In Spygate 2 Investigation: Report
The Patriots may still face punishment.
A couple of weeks ago, the New England Patriots had the whole NFL world in a state of confusion as it was revealed that a camera crew hired by the team was caught filming the Cincinnati Bengals sideline. This was a big story because of the Patriots’ history of bending the rules. You’re not allowed to film a team’s sideline and fans were outraged by the Patriots’ alleged brazen attempts at getting ahead of the competition. Immediately after the news came in, the Patriots made sure to calm fans down by saying the cameraman didn’t know better and that they were hired by the media team, not the football operations team.
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According to Pro Football Talk, the NFL did a thorough investigation into the matter and revealed that the video crew had absolutely zero links to the team’s football operations. This means the Patriots are in the clear although they can still face punishment for the video crew’s actions. The crew’s actions are still against the rules regardless of intention. However, since the football operations weren’t involved, the punishment will be way less severe.
If you’re a Patriots fan, this is great news as this means your team will enter the playoffs with a clean slate. They take on the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Wild Card round on Saturday.
Bill Belichick Reportedly Cleared Of Wrongdoing In Spygate 2 Case
Bill is off the hook.
According to the Washington Post, Bill Belichick and his staff are expected to be cleared of all wrongdoing in the Bengals filming incident. The NFL’s investigation has found no evidence linking Bill Belichick or other members of the New England coaching staff to what is being called Spygate 2. Although the investigation clears Belichick and his staff, they may still face punishment. The investigation is expected to be completed as soon as this week, according to sources close to the situation. Unless something changes in the last-minute and more damaging evidence is uncovered, the NFL will most likely impose penalties consistent with other cases of game-day infractions. That may include a fine in the hundreds of thousands of dollars and possibly the loss or reduction in the value of a draft pick.
It is unclear when NFL will announce a decision on the case. Once NFL security officials finish their investigation, Commissioner Roger Goodell and other league leaders must review the findings and decide whether to conduct additional investigations. The Patriots were fined a total of $750,000 by the NFL and the team lost their first-round draft selection in 2007 in the first Spygate case when they were found to be taping opponents’ coach signals. For this recent case, the Patriots admitted violating NFL video policy during the Bengals-Browns game on December 8 in Cleveland.
