Andy Dalton Proving He Deserved Extension, but Consistency Still Biggest Concern

August 17, 2014   ·   Michelle Bruton   ·   Jump to comments

In the three series he played for the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday against the New York Jets, Andy Dalton was perfect. The quarterback went 8-of-8 for 144 yards and a touchdown against the Jets' No. 1 defense, posting a perfect passer rating of 158.3. 
Dalton admitted after the preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs that he felt pressure to perform well after signing his six-year extension that could be worth up to $115 million, and through his first two showings this preseason, he's not making the organization look foolish for betting on him. He went 3-of-5 for 71 yards against Kansas City. 
However, the Bengals' bet on Dalton is a tenuous one, hinging on performance. The pay-as-you-go structure of his deal, which includes just $17 million in guarantees, is inextricably linked to his inconsistent play over the last three seasons.
So while Dalton deserves credit for his impressive performance against the Jets, his consistency remains a question ...

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