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Using Drew Brees to Project the Future for Andy Dalton

As tempting as it is to think in this black and white way, it is not entirely fair. There are scenarios where Dalton can play like garbage, yet the team still get a playoff victory thanks to Joe Mixon and the ground game or a potentially revitalized defense under new coordinator Lou Anarumo. There is also the possibility that Dalton has career high marks, yet a bad defense and (football gods forbid), sweeping injuries prevent Cincinnati from having a complete enough team to win in the postseason.

Thus, playoff measurement is too simple. Still, if the Red Rifle is going to continue to lead the Cincinnati Bengals for years to come during the Zac Taylor era, we need to see a symbiotic quarterback/head coach relationship develop during the upcoming season.