Andy Dalton Sends Six-Word Message to Joe Burrow During Postgame Handshake
The Cincinnati Bengals got their first win of the season against the Carolina Panthers in Week 4. During Cincinnati's 34-24 victory, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 232 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
Burrow and Co. went up against Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton, who took over the starting role from Bryce Young after an 0-2 start to the season. Dalton felt for Young's situation, as he knows what it's like to get unceremoniously replaced. After nine seasons with the Bengals, Dalton was released after the franchise drafted Burrow as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Despite Burrow usurping his job four years ago, and the Panthers suffering a loss in front of a home crowd at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, Dalton, who threw for 220 yards, two touchdowns, and one pick against the Bengals, was nothing but class after the game on September 29.
The 36-year-old veteran told Burrow during their postgame handshake, "You're fun to watch. Keep going."
Fans loved this moment between the two quarterbacks. One person wrote , "Burrow is my all-time favorite Bengals QB, but I'll always be fond of Andy! One man wrote , "You're not crying, I'm crying."
Another viewer gushed , "I will never not be a fan of Andy Dalton. I don't care where he's playing. He makes such a positive impact on people directly and indirectly. As a lifelong Bengals fan, I love how he encourages Joe Burrow. What an amazing human being. Thank you for all the positivity!"
One person posted , "Andy is a first ballot Good Dude HOFer. He may not be the elite QB talent in is career but the dude has as many starts as Troy Aikman now. Great career for a great dude."
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