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Andy Dalton: Arm strength won't hold me back
May 23
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Offensive coordinator Jay Gruden isn't the only one comfortable with Andy Dalton's arm strength. When asked about NFL Films Greg Cosell's thoughts that he and members of the organization have concerns about Dalton's arm strength, Dalton said that he had heard about them and that everyone is entitled to their views."
Bengals' Dalton eager to begin season
April 17
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Even though a lockout last year meant there weren't any offseason conditioning programs, it was still a busy year for Andy Dalton. From being drafted in the second round by the Bengals to being here for player-organized workouts and then getting married, there wasn't much downtime last spring. Even though everything was compressed once the lockout ended, Dalton still became the first quarterback not drafted in the first round to start all 16 regular-season games and lead his team to the playoffs. After enjoying some down time, Dalton and the rest of the Bengals were back at Paul Brown Stadium on Monday as the offseason conditioning program began. The nine-week program will conclude with"
Dalton finds place in sun
January 29
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"For those looking to see Andy Dalton in tonight's Pro Bowl, you will have to wait until the second half. The Bengals rookie quarterback will go in during the third quarter and then play some of the fourth. It is the first time in five years that a Bengals QB has played in the game. In the 2007 contest, Carson Palmer was named the MVP after leading the game-winning drive in the AFC's 31-28 win. In the game, Palmer was 8 of 17 for 190 yards and two touchdowns, including a 42-yard TD to Chad Ochocinco. While Palmer and Ochocinco have taken center stage in past Pro Bowls, it is now Dalton and A.J. Green's time as they become the first rookie quarterback-receiver duo from the same team to take"
Three more Bengals in Pro Bowl
January 23
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"A.J. Green will have company at the Pro Bowl this week. Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton, defensive tackle Geno Atkins and tight end Jermaine Gresham have been added to the AFC squad for next Sunday's game in Honolulu, the NFL announced Sunday night. Dalton and Green form the first rookie quarterback-receiver duo from the same team to be in the Pro Bowl. They are the first Bengals rookies to make the Pro Bowl since Cris Collinsworth 30 years ago. "We're been grouped together from the beginning so its nice to be linked together as well," Dalton said. "We came out and were able to accomplish a lot and for all four of us to go early on in our careers is a great thing.""
It's Dalton's turn after flu passes
January 6
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Quarterback Andy Dalton returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's team workouts with a 24-hour case of the flu. He is expected to start Saturday's wild card playoff game at Houston. Dalton was at Paul Brown Stadium Wednesday morning but was taken to a hospital to treat his symptoms. Backup Bruce Gradkowski took his place in practice but the routine returned to normal on Thursday. "I feel great. It was a tough day yesterday, but I feel a lot better than I did," said Dalton. "It was just a one-day thing. It was kind of out of nowhere. But I feel good now, so that's a good thing." Dalton has started all 16 games this season, making him the first rookie quarterback not drafted"
Andy Dalton misses practice with flu
January 5
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"The Bengals practiced on Wednesday without quarterback Andy Dalton, who was home due to the flu. "He's got the flu and we sent him home and he's fine," Marvin Lewis said after practice. "It's not a big deal." Some people might beg to differ on the no big deal part, considering that the Bengals are preparing to face Houston in an AFC wild-card playoff game Saturday. The only other practice that Dalton has missed this season was Sept. 14, which was three days after he hurt his wrist during the first half of the season opener at Cleveland. Dalton did practice the following day and then threw for 332 yards and two touchdowns in a loss at Denver."
Defense studying up on Bengals' Dalton
December 30
Baltimore Sun
 
"In the meeting rooms that the Ravens defense has huddled this week, a certain amount of attention has been paid to Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson and wide receivers A.J. Green and Jerome Simpson. But that doesn't mean that they have forgotten rookie quarterback Andy Dalton. "You watch as much film as you can, but playing him, you're obviously going to learn the most about a player," outside linebacker Jarret Johnson said. "He's mature beyond his years. He doesn't seem to get rattled, he's definitely not fearful, and he's coming in firing. He manages the game extremely well for a rookie. So we've got a lot of respect for the guy." A second-round pick in April, Dalton is"
Ravens 'D' stands between Dalton, playoffs
December 30
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Most rookie quarterbacks are asked to make sure they don't put their teams in harm's way as much as possible. Andy Dalton has proven throughout this season that he is more than just a game manager for the Bengals. Dalton gets a chance on Sunday to prove he can lead his team to the playoffs against one of the NFL's toughest defenses. A win against the Baltimore Ravens would clinch the AFC's sixth and final playoff spot for the Bengals and send them to Houston for a wild-card round rematch against the Texans next weekend. To get that win, Dalton and the Bengals are going to have to overcome a Baltimore defense that sacked him twice, intercepted him three times and held the Bengals on downs"
Rough day at the office for Bengals rookie Dalton
December 5
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"After not being sacked in the first game against Pittsburgh, Andy Dalton saw a lot more of the Steelers pass rush than he would care to see for a while. The Bengals rookie quarterback had one of his most frustrating games of the season in Sunday's 35-7 loss. Dalton completed just 11 passes in 24 attempts for 135 yards and a touchdown. "We missed some opportunities early on in the game. Getting down there, penalty on a touchdown, and the field goal getting blocked set the tone for the game," Dalton said. "That definitely hurt us and they managed to get down there and score. They played well, and we didn't play good enough to win today.""
Red to Green lights up Bengals
December 4
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"It's easy to forget that Andy Dalton and A.J. Green are rookies in light of the plays they've made this season. After all, rookies aren't supposed to remain poised in the pocket in a tie game with under two minutes remaining and fire a pass down the middle where only his receiver, also a rookie, can make the catch. That happened during the fourth quarter last week as Green's leaping catch over Joe Haden and run down the right sideline for a 51-yard gain set up the winning field goal as the Bengals beat the Browns 23-20. With a highlight film's worth of memorable plays this season, Dalton and Green are going to have to make more as their biggest challenge begins today - a rematch in"
Dalton takes Rookie of Year discussions in stride
December 2
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"With the Bengals at 7-4 and in position for a possible playoff berth, Andy Dalton has been receiving more attention as a serious Rookie of the Year candidate. A day after Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger said that Dalton was the Rookie of the Year in his opinion, Dalton took the compliment in stride but is trying to focus on the Steelers instead of postseason awards. "I think it's cool to see everything that Ben has accomplished and for him to say that about me," Dalton said. "The whole Rookie of the Year is not my focus; I'm just trying to win games and help this team in any way that I can but it's definitely nice to hear him say that." As far as candidates for Offensive Rookie of the"
Roethlisberger: Andy Dalton rookie of year
December 1
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"If Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had a vote for the NFL Rookie of the Year it would go to Andy Dalton, his Bengals counterpart. "Right now I think, and I don't know how the talk is, but he's rookie of the year," said Roethlisberger Wednesday on a conference with Cincinnati media. "I think he's that good of a quarterback." The Bengals and Steelers meet for the second time in four games this Sunday at Pittsburgh. The Steelers won the first matchup, 24-17, but Roethlisberger came away impressed with how Dalton handled an early 14-0 deficit. Dalton rallied the Bengals to a 17-17 tie but the Steelers intercepted him twice in the fourth quarter to preserve the win."
Dalton listed on injury report
November 24
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Four defensive starters for the Bengals did not participate in Wednesday's practice and six more players, including quarterback Andy Dalton, were listed as having limited participation as the team started on-field preparations for Sunday's game at Paul Brown Stadium against Cleveland. Dalton was listed as having a right shoulder injury. He was seen working out in team drills during the 30-minute period media is allowed to attend practice. During his weekly press conference following the morning walk-through Dalton gave no indication he was having any health issues. Dalton's only other injury of note this season came in the season opener. He hurt his right wrist late in the first half at"
Dalton's first 9 resemble rival Flacco's
November 20
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Through his first nine NFL starts, Andy Dalton continues to have one of the best NFL rookie seasons in NFL history. When it comes to comparing his quick start and the effect he has had on the Bengals, it resembles the one that his counterpart in Sunday's game had with the Ravens. After years of struggling to find a franchise quarterback, Baltimore found one in 2008 when they drafted Joe Flacco with the 18th overall pick. All he has done is lead the Ravens to three straight playoff appearances. Dalton and Flacco face each other for the first time today at M&T Bank Stadium in a key AFC North clash. Both teams are 6-3 with the winner tying idle Pittsburgh atop the division. "I think some"
Can Andy Dalton outsmart Dick LeBeau?
November 10
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Andy Dalton has had a lot thrown at him during the first half of his rookie season, but facing Pittsburgh's defense on Sunday in a key AFC North showdown at Paul Brown Stadium will be the biggest challenge to date. Facing Dick LeBeau's unit can frustrate seasoned veterans but it has been an excruciating challenge for rookies. Since LeBeau returned to the Steelers as defensive coordinator in 2004, rookies are 1-9 when facing Pittsburgh for the first time. "We'll found out what we're made of," offensive coordinator Jay Gruden said. "We've played some very good defenses already but Pittsburgh is in their own category. The physicality they bring to the table every week, it will be a great"
Dalton honored by NFL
November 4
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"When it comes to rookie accolades, Andy Dalton has drawn even with Cam Newton on one level. The Bengals quarterback on Thursday was named the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Month after leading them to an unbeaten October for only the second time in franchise history. In the four October wins, Dalton completed 82 of 130 passes for 909 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions for a passer rating of 83.1. Dalton and the Bengals go for their fifth straight win on Sunday at Tennessee. "It's a great honor but it's nothing I did by myself," Dalton said. "I've got a lot of guys making plays who are definitely helping me out. I don't know who votes on all that. There are guys who are well"
Bengals pleased with Dalton
October 29
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Kenny Zampese has lived a charmed life. The Bengals quarterbacks coach has been an NFL assistant since 1998 when he joined the Philadelphia Eagles. In that time, he has worked with Brett Favre, Trent Green, Kurt Warner, Marc Bulger, Jon Kitna, Carson Palmer and now Andy Dalton. Those quarterbacks have a similar trait; they had the full trust and faith of their franchises at some point in their careers. They were The Man for their team. The quarterback is the marquee position of any football team at any level, but in the NFL it is paramount to everything a franchise does. Get the right man for the job and you always have a chance to win. Get the wrong guy and the franchise is left in the"
Dalton, Green NFL rookie of the year contenders
October 26
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"There's still 10 weeks left in the regular season, but the debates about which rookie has had the better year have been ongoing. With the numbers that Cam Newton has put up in Carolina, many wonder if Andy Dalton and A.J. Green have a chance at being the third player in Bengals history to win the award, joining Eddie Brown (1985) and Carl Pickens (1992). Former Bengal Boomer Esiason, who is one of the 50 voters for the Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award, said there is a lot of time left in the race. "This is the part of the season where rookies enter into the grind, where the pressure doesn't let up and they aren't used to playing this many games," Esiason said. "If"
Getting another look at Dalton
October 16
Indianapolis Star
 
"The Indianapolis Colts will get an eyeful of Andy Dalton this afternoon in Cincinnati's Paul Brown Stadium. They got a closer look at the Bengals' rookie quarterback prior to the April draft when they put him through a private workout. There was no question the Colts had more than a casual interest in adding young talent behind Peyton Manning. They also worked out Nevada's Colin Kaepernick. Dalton, a standout at Texas Christian, went to the Bengals in the second round with the 35th overall pick. The San Francisco 49ers nabbed Kaepernick with the next selection."
Young guns Dalton, Gabbert duel
October 9
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Andy Dalton and Blaine Gabbert have been closely tied since last summer. They were counselors at the prestigious Elite 11 passing camp in California. Then, they made the rounds of college award shows and all the pre-draft stuff. Today, though, they face off for the first time when the Bengals take on the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. It marks the first time rookie quarterbacks have gone against each other in a Bengals game since Oct. 10, 1999, when Akili Smith took on Cleveland's Tim Couch (the Bengals won that game 18-17). Said Dalton when asked if he follows the progress of the other rookie quarterbacks: "I see what Cam (Newton) is doing, and now that Blaine's playing, it's"
Meet Dr. Dalton and Mr. Hyde
October 3
Cincinnati Enquirer
 columnist Paul Daugherty
"Right now, the Cincinnati Bengals are a bomb in your hand. Sometimes, you toss it, sometimes it explodes in your face. You never know if the fuse is long enough. The Bengals were behind the unbeaten Buffalo Bills 17-3 at halftime Sunday, fans were booing them off the field, and I was stealing lines from Springsteen: "We danced as the evening sky faded to black; One step up and two steps back. " The kid quarterback Andy Dalton personifies this. The Bengals trailed 10-3 when he lit a 58-yard bomb to fellow rookie A.J. Green. It was an electric play, produced by two players who will give Bengals fans reasons to believe for several years. A nice metaphor for an exciting future, if you still"
More running needed from Dalton?
October 1
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"With the Bengals struggling on third downs, offensive coordinator Jay Gruden thinks that there might be times when quarterback Andy Dalton needs to make plays with his feet more than his arm. "The quarterback has to hang in there a little longer and make things open with his legs," Gruden said. "He might have to take it down and run for a first down or he can also buy time and let someone work to get open." Dalton has only one third-down scramble this season, a 5-yard run against Denver which was a yard short of the marker. Last week, Dalton was flushed out of the pocket a couple times and struggled throwing on the run. "He can move around, he's not Michael Vick but he can roll"
Dalton's numbers don't lie
September 25
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Through two games, Bengals rookie quarterback Andy Dalton has a list of impressive accomplishments. • The first rookie quarterback to start a Bengals opener since Greg Cook in 1969. • The first rookie since Dolphins Hall-of Famer Dan Marino to achieve a passer rating of 100-plus in his first two games. • Leading the offense to scores on its first three drives at Cleveland, marking the first time that has happened in a Bengals opener. • A 332-yard passing game in his second start on the road. • The first pair of rookie teammates (receiver A.J. Green) in NFL history to combine for 10 completions in a game."
New leader emerges in tough loss
September 19
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"The wide receiver A.J. Green called it "a coming-out party" for the Bengals offense. We won't echo that, at least not entirely, because the opposition wasn't exactly world class, and Cincinnati did lose the game. And also because Green is a rookie, and rookies say crazy things sometimes. But we're fully prepared to get partly carried away. Red Dalton was that good in the second half Sunday. The kid quarterback has never had rookie-itis. He didn't play in August like a blind-folded fourth-grader trying to whack a piñata. And he didn't play that way Sunday, when he nearly led the Bengals on a fourth-quarter mission. The fact Dalton fell short owed more to a risky play call than his own"
Dalton back to passing
September 16
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said after Thursday's practice he expects Andy Dalton to be the quarterback for Sunday's game at Denver. After being limited to handoffs in Wednesday's practice because of an injured right wrist and forearm, Dalton resumed throwing on Thursday with short and medium routes and his passes appeared to have their usual velocity. Offensive coordinator Jay Gruden said the Bengals didn't challenge Dalton to throw deep but that will happen today. "He's making great progress," Gruden said. "We kept him on routes that he could handle. He'll get better tomorrow and see where he's at.""
Andy Dalton 'hopeful' to start for Bengals Sunday
September 15
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Andy Dalton was limited in practice Wednesday as he recovers from an injury to his right arm, but there remains a cautious optimism that the rookie quarterback will start for the Bengals on Sunday at Denver. During the first 30 minutes of Wednesday's workout, Dalton did a few handoffs to running backs, using his left hand instead of his right. Backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski took the majority of the snaps with the first-team offense. Coach Marvin Lewis indicated that was the plan all along. "We'll watch and just be careful with him," Lewis said of Dalton. "I think the more we allow him to rest, the better he will be for Sunday.""
No serious damage to Bengals QB Dalton's wrist
September 13
NFL.com
 
"Medical tests Tuesday revealed no serious damage to Bengals rookie QB Andy Dalton's wrist area, but his status for Sunday's game against the Broncos remains in doubt, according to a league source. Dalton was knocked from the Bengals' season-opening victory over the Browns during the second half and didn't return. The X-rays conducted Sunday were normal, and other tests showed no serious injury, but the ailment could limit Dalton's ability to practice early this week. For a rookie quarterback who already missed offseason workouts because of the lockout, that would be significant."
Dalton likely to play
September 13
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Barring any unforeseen setback, Bengals rookie quarterback Andy Dalton appears to be on track to start Sunday's game at Denver. Following coach Marvin Lewis' press conference on Monday, Dalton made a quick exit from the locker room and didn't want to comment. Even though the reports following the 27-17 win over Cleveland Sunday indicated that the injury he suffered was to the right wrist, it appears to be a bruised forearm. Dalton visited a hand specialist Monday, but it was a precautionary measure to make sure no small bones were broken. He was injured on the last offensive play of the first half when he was hit by Phil Taylor on a pass. Dalton tried to throw on the sidelines early in the"
Dalton hopeful of playing next week
September 12
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Following Sunday's game, Andy Dalton said that he lost feeling in his right wrist after a second-quarter hit by Cleveland's Phil Taylor, which is why he didn't play the second half. During a postgame interview, Dalton did not have ice on the wrist but he is hopeful of playing next week against Denver. "It's fine. I just lost a little feeling and couldn't grip it like I wanted to," he said. "If I could have griped the ball I would have stayed in the game. The plan is to play. I'm going to come in and do whatever I can to make it better.""
Season opener is second showdown between Browns' McCoy and Bengals' Dalton
September 8
Akron Beacon Journal
 
"In the battle of the young quarterbacks from Texas, Colt McCoy takes a 1-0 lead into Sunday's opener against Cincinnati Bengals rookie Andy Dalton. McCoy's seventh-ranked Texas Longhorns bested Dalton's No. 19 Texas Christian Horned Frogs in the first faceoff between the two, a 34-13 Texas win contested exactly four years ago today. McCoy was a sophomore and Dalton a freshmen, but both put up similar stats in the game. Dalton was 23-for-37 for 208 yards and an interception, and McCoy was 25-for-38 with 239 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. A lot has happened in the lives of each player since, but fate has put them back on a collision course and onto an even bigger stage this time:"
Andy Dalton shows flashes of potential
September 8
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"It's difficult to imagine tougher circumstances than those facing Andy Dalton. All he's being asked to do is be the Bengals first rookie quarterback to start an opener in 42 years, and to replace Carson Palmer, who apparently would rather retire than play in Cincinnati. And he's being asked to do it without the benefit of a normal offseason program. Yet despite the challenge, Dalton has not ripped out any of his trademark red hair. In fact, throughout training camp and the preseason, he mostly has had the same quiet and confident demeanor. That's good news for a fan base looking for any thread of hope."
Dalton not immune to ESPN's criticism
September 1
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"ESPN has slammed the Bengals repeatedly as of late, most recently by including just one Bengal – the recently re-signed Andrew Whitworth – in Scouts Inc.'s rankings of the Top 200 NFL Players. Rookie quarterback Andy Dalton is ESPN's most recent victim, as John Clayton ranked Dalton dead last among NFL starting quarterbacks. From Clayton: 33. Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals Analysis: Carson Palmer gave his heart, soul and body to make the Bengals a winning franchise. After two playoff losses and years of enduring frustration, Palmer gave up. Now it's Dalton's turn to try to do the same with a smaller body and not as strong an arm."
Dalton likes Red Rifle nickname
August 30
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"After Bengals play-by-play announcer Dan Hoard called Andy Dalton the "Red Rifle" during last Thursday's game against Carolina, Dalton said he doesn't mind having the nickname. "I'll take it. I guess everyone is trying to find something and the red hair helps," Dalton said. Dalton and the offense will try to have their second straight good outing on Thursday against Indianapolis. Against the Panthers last week, Dalton was 11 of 17 for 130 yards and a touchdown. The first-team offense scored on four of their six possessions and the running game averaged 5.6 yards per carry."
Bengals' work-in-progress QB making progress
August 26
Cincinnati Enquirer
 columnist Paul Daugherty
"Fake Game 3 is supposed to throw light on the darkness of quasi-NFL football in August. Teams play their starters longer. They use more of their playbooks. If the first two games are for deciding who to cut, and the fourth game is to keep starters away from injured reserve, then the third game is supposed to be the dress rehearsal. The Bengals looked competent Thursday, which was far, far more than could be said of their opponents, the Carolina Panthers, who might or might not have gotten off their airplane at CVG Wednesday night. As for the rookie quarterbacks, Carolina's kid made Cincinnati's kid look like Tom Brady. Take nothing from Andy Dalton: He was efficient and accurate. Save one"
Bengals' rookie Andy Dalton appears resilient
August 16
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Between the postgame comments after Friday night's 34-3 loss in Detroit and practice Monday morning at Georgetown College, the assessment of Andy Dalton's performance remained the same. The rookie quarterback struggled on his first two series, including an interception on his first throw, but bounced back to complete 11 of 15 for 69 yards. Coach Marvin Lewis started off his press conference by expressing his support for the second-round pick. "What I should have said after the game the other day was that we have a lot of confidence in Andy," Lewis said. "His ability to come back and play pretty flawlessly after the way we started the game was very good.""
Dalton: 'I'll try to be as calm as I can'
August 12
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"The grand unveiling is still more than four weeks away in Cleveland, but the first indicator of where the Bengals offense is in learning new offensive coordinator Jay Gruden's scheme will be seen tonight against the Lions. And unless you're one of the few who have made the trek to Georgetown College for training camp, it's also the first time people will see quarterback Andy Dalton and wide receiver A.J. Green in Bengals' uniforms. "It does feel like the first game. I'm sure there will be nerves but I'll try to be as calm as I can," Dalton said. How much Dalton and the first-team offense plays remains to be seen. Coach Marvin Lewis' boilerplate statement is, "They will play until I decide"
Why start Andy Dalton as rookie and not Carson Palmer in 2003?
August 10
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Carson Palmer never took a snap his rookie season but there is a good possibility that Andy Dalton will be the starting quarterback when the Bengals open the regular season at Cleveland on Sept. 11. Head coach Marvin Lewis said Tuesday that the situations have everything to do with the football team surrounding the quarterback and not the talents of the signal caller. "This is a different football team now," said Lewis. "The football team when I took over in 2003 couldn't afford to lose games because of the quarterback. They had a guy (Jon Kitna) who had been in the seat who a lot of the guys felt very, very comfortable with. We evaluated the things Jon had done and Jon had done some good"
Andy Dalton learning on the warp
August 5
Cincinnati Enquirer
 
"Andy Dalton isn't learning on the fly. That'd be much too slow. Admire an Aroldis Chapman fastball as it passes your cheek. He's learning like that. On the warp. Dalton's doing well for a rookie quarterback who had no offseason coaching and is being counted on to start right away. He's doing well for a guy who's working football about nine hours a day. Total immersion? Lettuce is less immersed in salad. There is no easy way to learn to play the hardest position in sports. Playing quarterback means running the same plays so much, you start thinking your wife's name is Red Right and every child you own is Blue 82, Blue 82. And that's when you're a QB who knows what he's doing. "It's like"