The Cincinnati Bengals have a budding problem at backup quarterback behind Joe Burrow.
Trevor Siemian, signed this offseason to replace Brandon Allen, hasn’t provided the seamless transition expected. Jake Browning hasn’t developed the point of being a lock, either.
During the preseason Week 2 tie against the Falcons, both quarterbacks combined for a 23-of-36 line for 197 yards and an interception (5.6 average).
The situation is so rough-looking that fans expect the team to look for outside help before the season, with some even bringing up the name Andy Dalton (currently rostered by the Panthers).
Here’s a look at the most notable reactions as this storyline continues to take center stage during the preseason.
All jokes aside, the Bengals need to seriously look outside of the building for a backup quarterback like tomorrow.
— Drew Garrison (@DrewGarrison) August 19, 2023
This backup QB battle has gone from a prime opportunity to a concerning problem in three weeks.
Now 21 drives without a TD for the #Bengals offense in the preseason with three INTs.
Time to take a closer look at outside options.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) August 19, 2023
The bengals should get a new backup qb to look shaky behind bad line play
— John Sheeran (@John__Sheeran) August 19, 2023
Solid first drive for Trevor Siemian.
Bengals need a backup QB to separate.
— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) August 19, 2023
Do the Bengals have the worst backup QB situation in the league?
— Ace Boogie (@NewStripeCity) August 19, 2023
Who was the last good backup the Bengals had? Jason Campbell?
— Jamie ⚔️ 🐅🦜🌹 (@trequartbeasta) August 19, 2023
The Bengals have no backup plan. If Burrow goes down, they may not win a game. https://t.co/TNWTXeEHDX
— Vance Meek (@vancemeek) August 19, 2023
Maybe the #Bengals backup QB isn’t on the roster? 🤷🏽♂️
— BENGALS TALK 🗣 (@BengalsTalk) August 19, 2023
woodside for backup QB? 🧐
— mike (@bengals_sans) August 19, 2023
Andy Dalton, please come back to be our backup.
— JJ (@Bengals_Freak) August 19, 2023
Backup QB situation is tough….. call Wentz #Bengals
— Tyler Adkins (@tradkins14) August 19, 2023
The #Bengals we have no backup quarterback 🤮
— Andrew Spencer (@spence1222) August 19, 2023
Feeling as if the Bengals should look outside for the backup spot
— Cincy Fanatic (@cincy_fanatic) August 19, 2023
If the Bengals aren’t calling in backup QBs this morning, it’s a problem.
— Steven Peed (@speedsoftball) August 19, 2023
The Bengals backup QBs are absolutely terrible
— Darth DanielDubs (@danieldubs) August 19, 2023
I'd feel better bringing back Mo Sanu as our backup. https://t.co/dlWGTAZlvg
— Tony Crampo (@Bengal_Dude) August 19, 2023
I believe the Bengals backup qb isn’t on the roster yet. Who gets the call?
— Matt McCabe (@mattmccabe6) August 19, 2023
The Bengals do not have a backup qb on their roster
— MW (@LZ513) August 19, 2023
