NFL Rumors: Andy Dalton Starting Right Away?

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis isnโ€™t convinced that they would have to sign a quarterback once free agency is finally underway.

โ€œI donโ€™t think thereโ€™s an exact need. I feel really good about the guy we were able to draft,โ€ Lewis said via the teamโ€™s website. โ€œIf he ends up being the starter as a rookie, I think he can do that.โ€

Andy Dalton seems to be ok with starting if the teams decides to anoint him their starting quarterback.

โ€œEverybody says that [Palmer] is not coming back, but I canโ€™t worry about that,โ€ Dalton said. โ€œI just have to come in and learn as much as I can as quickly as I can, and put myself in a position to be successful when I get the opportunity.โ€

โ€œObviously, everyone knows about the current situation with Carson Palmer. As far as I know, itโ€™s open [competition]. Weโ€™re trying to figure out who will be the guy, and Iโ€™m looking forward to it.โ€

Dalton was a good pick for the Bengals but it would be risky to start him right away if he doesnโ€™t show that heโ€™s ready to do so early on. Signing a veteran QB would help prevent a boom or bust scenario but then again the free agent market doesnโ€™t have a lot of talent at the position.

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