Andy Dalton has created as much angst among Cincinnati Bengals fans as about any player to put on an uniform. Dalton, picked 35th overall in the 2011 NFL draft, has had as much success as any player in the same period. Sometimes, commentators want to compare Dalton to a young Peyton Manning, based on stats alone. This is all well and good, but coming off of a 19 touchdown, 17 interception year, the Bengals are poised to move on.
Cincinnati has been extremely patient with Dalton, letting him progress in this offense, and allowing him to grow over his first four years in the league.