It looks like the Andy Dalton era is over. The Cincinnati Bengals decided that 0-8 was enough, and have benched the veteran starter. While the decision offers something of a mixed bag, it does give Zac Taylor and opportunity to see what rookie quarterback Ryan Finley can do in the regular season.
For fans, the possibility that the Dalton era might be over in Cincinnati is a tough pill for some, and easier to accept for others. Drafted in the 2011 NFL Draft in the second round, Dalton has been a long-time fixture in Cincinnati.