Former Chicago general manager Jerry Angelo made a key criticism of Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton, suggesting he was asked to do too much and it made him uncomfortable. Angelo reviewed every starting quarterback for TheSidelineView.com.
"Top character and work habits. Is book smart, with average football IQ," Angelo wrote about Dalton. "He's in his comfort level when everything around him is working. He struggles when it's all on him. His accuracy isn't as sharp as his ability to read coverage. Part of his problem is he was over used. Too many attempts for a pedestrian QB. You can like him, but can't love him."
Dalton had his best season statistically in 2013, throwing for 4,293 yards and 33 touchdowns with 20 interceptions. But he faltered in the playoffs for the third year in a row and ultimately threw six interceptions in Week 17 and the playoff game combined.