The Cincinnati Bengals are in their first year under new head coach Zac Taylor and afternoon an 0-8 start the team has made a change at quarterback. The team is benching Andy Dalton and rookie Ryan Finley will take his place according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero:
Sources: The #Bengals are making a QB change after the bye. Andy Dalton goes to the bench. Rookie Ryan Finley expected to start. More right now on @nflnetwork
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 29, 2019
Even though the nine-year veteran was on pace to set career-highs in completions, pass attempts, and passing yards this season the losing streak has helped lead the franchise to think more about the future than the present.
Finley started his college career at Boise State where he spent two seasons before transferring to North Carolina State. He would go on to become a three-year starter with the program and was selected with the 104th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
As for the Bengals reason for benching…I am told they what to see what the young QB can do. Obviously this will help decide what they will do at the top of the 2020 draft #bengals
— Dianna (@diannaESPN) October 29, 2019
For the time being, they are in lockstep with the Miami Dolphins in the race for the top pick—and the honor to likely draft Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
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