2019 NFL Draft Rumors: There's 'A Real Possibility' Bengals Take QB in 1st Round

The Cincinnati Bengals have a lot of needs after a 6-10 season, but they could potentially use their first-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft to find Andy Dalton's replacement at quarterback.

Todd McShay of ESPN reported "there is a real possibility the Bengals make a splash with a quarterback in the first round."

One of the reasons for this type of move would be to generate buzz and sell tickets while competing with Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns. 

Dalton has been the Bengals starter for the past eight years, earning three Pro Bowl selections. However, you know what he is at this point, with his 89.6 quarterback rating from last season nearly right in line with his career mark of 88.8.

After three straight losing seasons, it makes sense for the Bengals to consider a change at the position.

The 31-year-old also doesn't have any guaranteed money left on his initial six-year contract, per Spotrac. Although Dalton is set to make $16 million in 2019, the organization can cut him with zero dead money attached to the cap.

With talented skill players on the roster like A.J. Green, Joe Mixon and Tyler Boyd, a new quarterback could potentially have a lot of success early in his career.

On the other hand, the Bengals allowed the most yards in the NFL last season, ranking 30th in points allowed. There are holes in the lineup that go beyond just Dalton, and filling those needs could help turn things around in Cincinnati.