Tagged: Andy Dalton (90 Results)
Amid Fields hype, Bears QB Dalton focused on starting gig
As Chicago Bears rookie quarterback JUSTIN FIELDS continues to exceed expectations, veteran ANDY DALTON reminded folks this week that he, not Fields, is the team’s starting quarterback. Dalton said, “right now… More it’s my time”, while acknowledging that he thinks Fields is “gonna have a great career”. Time will tell how great when that career begins. Less
Source: Team Blog
Bears youth on display during minicamp
Several young offensive players have looked good thus far during the Chicago Bears OTAs and minicamp, including rookie quarterback JUSTIN FIELDS and second-year guys DARNELL MOONEY (WR) and COLE KMET (TE).… More While Fields is expected to start the season behind veteran ANDY DALTON, Mooney’s role is expected to expand this season. He appears to be the clear second wideout behind ALLEN ROBINSON. Kmet is also expected to have an increased role in the offense this season. Less
Source: Team Blog
Around the NFL: Chicago Bears
Matt Nagy reiterated in a recent interview that his intention is for Andy Dalton, not Justin Fields, to be Chicago’s starting quarterback in Week 1. Dalton definitely will begin training camp as their starter, and they’ll go from there. more »
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Dalton to begin OTAs as starting QB
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said on Sunday that veteran ANDY DALTON will be the team’s starting quarterback when organized team activities begin. Nagy added that Dalton, the 11th year… More veteran, will work with the first team. While fellow quarterback JUSTIN FIELDS has been making a great first impression at rookie minicamp, the starting gig belongs to Dalton for now. Less
Around the NFL: Andy Dalton
We've talked (argued) some about how quickly Trey Lance might start in San Francisco, and some of the same questions can be posed regarding Justin Fields in Chicago. The Bears also have a veteran quarterback on the roster, but unlike with Jimmy Garoppolo, they just signed him a month ago -- he's not going to be traded or released. more »
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Rookie QB Fields to learn behind veteran starter Dalton
The Chicago Bears drafted their quarterback of the future when they selected Ohio State signal-caller JUSTIN FIELDS with the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Head coach Matt Nagy… More was thrilled with the pick and is excited about Fields’ potential as a passer and a runner. Nagy also said that Fields will benefit from working with and learning from 2021 starting quarterback ANDY DALTON. Fantasy owners take note. Less
Source: Team Website
Factoid: Andy Dalton
I was surprised when the Bears signed Andy Dalton to a one-year contract. He looks like a decent placeholder quarterback, but not enough of an upgrade for a team that’s been dying at the position for years. more »
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Around the NFL: Andy Dalton
The Bears have signed Andy Dalton, and it's a move that even they don't seem particularly proud of. At the same time news of that signing came out, we got the story that they'd tried really hard to acquire Russell Wilson from Seattle. Instead, it's Dalton. more »
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Bears sign veteran QB Dalton to one-year deal
With rumors swirling about the possible addition of DESHAUN WATSON or RUSSELL WILSON in Chicago, reality settled in this week with the Bears signing veteran quarterback ANDY DALTON to a one-year… More contract. Dalton is now expected to be the starting quarterback in Chicago, with NICK FOLES as the backup. Dalton, 33, has not started a full 16 games in a season since 2017 – meaning that fantasy owners could see Foles at some point if the trend continues. The addition of Dalton also seems to signal the end of the ill-fated MITCH TRUBISKY era in Chicago. Less
Source: Chicago Sun Times
Cowboys offense breaks out vs. Eagles
Dallas quarterback ANDY DALTON had his best game as a Cowboy on Sunday, throwing for 377 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles. Three different receivers – MICHAEL GALLUP, AMARI… More COOPER, and CEEDEE LAMB – each had a catch of at least 50 yards. Gallup caught 2 touchdowns, while Lamb had a touchdown reception and a touchdown run. Meanwhile, running back EZEKIEL ELLIOTT suited-up and topped 100 rushing yards against the Eagles. Less
Source: Team Website
Scheduletron: Updated strength of schedule
The Ravens-Steelers game has been moved to Sunday, leaving a pretty lean slate for Thursday. The Lions are an uninspiring 4-6 (they seem worse) while the other three teams all have 3-7 records. At least one of the games will feature a division leader at the end of the day. more »
Dalton leads Cowboys with 3 touchdowns vs. Vikings
Dallas quarterback ANDY DALTON missed the past two games with a concussion and a positive Covid-19 test, but the veteran signal-caller led the team with 3 touchdowns in his return against… More the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. With just their third victory of the season, the Cowboys are somehow still in the playoff hunt in a very weak NFC West. Less
Source: Dallas Morning News
Cowboys QB Dalton returns to practice
Dallas Cowboys quarterback ANDY DALTON returned to practice on Monday after clearing the NFL’s concussion protocol and coming off the Covid-19 reserve list. Dalton participated in full during Monday’s practice and… More appears to be on track to play in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. While head coach Mike McCarthy was not ready to name Dalton the starter against the Vikings, he did say that his signal-caller looked good. Less
Source: Team Website
Cowboys place QB Dalton on COVID-19 reserve list
Dallas Cowboys quarterback ANDY DALTON will miss Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after the team officially placed him on the COVID-19 reserve list on Tuesday. Dalton was about to exit… More the NFL’s concussion protocol and was in line to start against the Steelers. The Cowboys are reportedly considering starting COOPER RUSH or GARRETT GILBERT instead of BEN DINUCCI, who started but struggled last week. Less
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Dalton expected to clear concussion protocol, start vs. Steelers
The Dallas Cowboys are expecting quarterback ANDY DALTON to clear the concussion protocol this week and return to the starting lineup for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rookie seventh-round pick… More BEN DINUCCI was ineffective while replacing Dalton in Sunday’s loss against Philadelphia, so the Cowboys will welcome Dalton back to the starting lineup. Fantasy owners, meanwhile, likely have better options. Less
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram