Andy Dalton may still be an important piece for the Bengals to have at the beginning of the 2020 season. Dalton’s value could be maximized as a mentor and bridge quarterback, if the Bengals select a highly touted quarterback prospect to be his successor.
Having a veteran quarterback who is willing to help his eventual replacement is rare. Ben Roethlisberger, Joe Flacco, and Brett Favre have all famously been less than thrilled at the notion of mentoring the young quarterbacks on their team. However, Dalton supported Ryan Finley during his brief stint on the bench.
Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa, and Justin Herbert are the top three quarterback prospects in the upcoming draft.