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His impressive showing on Saturday also could make things a little tougher for Dalton, who was booed by fans when he was introduced before a celebrity softball game at Great American Ball Park during the All-Star festivities. Dalton has led the Bengals to the playoffs in each of his four seasons,NFL Jerseys Wholesale, but is 0-4 in the playoffs.
"An unbelievable experience," McCarron said. "I was worried for Andy right off the bat. Playing with these guys is unbelievable. It's a special group.
When Dalton reached the sideline, he took off his helmet and coach Marvin Lewis decided to keep him there because he had a sore neck. Dalton didn't go for treatment, staying on the sideline for the rest of the first half.
Observations from the game:
Bengals: Third-round LB P.J. Dawson hit Clausen as he started a late slide while scrambling,Cheap Jerseys From China, knocking the quarterback out of the game.
Bears: Second-round pick Eddie Goldman was expected to fill in at nose tackle while Jeremiah Ratliff serves a three-game suspension. Goldman left in the first half with a concussion. Ratliff hurt his left ankle and wore a boot after the game.
Bengals: No significant injuries for the Bengals other than Dalton's sore neck.
On Saturday,Paul Kariya Ducks Throwback Jersey, he completed all six of his passes during a 16-play, 77-yard drive that consumed 9 minutes, 11 seconds. Dalton finished it with a sneak from inside the 1-yard line, emerged from the pile and spiked the ball.
Bengals: "We brought him here for a reason,NFL Jerseys China," Lewis said of McCarron. "It's just that his career was delayed a little bit. We feel good about him."
Bengals: Jeremy Hill had 46 yards on 11 carries with a touchdown,Cheap NFL Jerseys, an average of 4.2 yards per rush.
McCarron was a fifth-round pick out of Alabama last year, but missed his rookie season with a sore passing shoulder. He won the backup job after the second preseason game, and gave the Bengals a sense of confidence that he can keep the offense going if Dalton gets hurt.
CINCINNATI (AP) — Andy Dalton's sore neck gave AJ McCarron a chance for his first NFL keepsake.
Bears: WR John Chiles was face-down, motionless, after he was tackled by Chris Lewis-Harris in the third quarter. After a few minutes, he got up and walked to the sideline where he was evaluated for a concussion.
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"We've got a lot of stuff we've got to get cleaned up," Cutler said.
The Bears' offense has managed five field goals and no touchdowns in the preseason,Cheap NBA Jerseys China.
Bengals: McCarron played until the middle of the fourth quarter and finished 12 of 17 for 149 yards with a touchdown and a passer rating of 117.
Dalton sneaked in for a touchdown on Cincinnati's opening drive, then came out of the game as a precaution with a sore neck on Saturday night during a 21-10 preseason victory over the Chicago Bears.
Chicago's touchdown came when undrafted rookie Ify Umodu broke through the line, blocked Kevin Huber's punt and returned it 8 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
McCarron was impressive during his first stint with the starting offense. He completed his first seven passes, including a 31-yard throw to Marvin Jones for his first professional TD pass. He kept the ball, cradling it under his left arm as he jogged off the field.
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Cutler was 13 of 17 for 98 yards without an interception before he was replaced by Jimmy Clausen. The starting offense got six first downs and 123 yards on 29 plays.
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"It was just being at the bottom of a pile and not being able to move," Dalton said. "If it was the regular season, I would've stayed in a played. It was just being cautious."
Bengals quarterbacks completed their first 13 passes against the Bears (2-1), who again failed to get a touchdown out of their starting offense. Jay Cutler played the first half and one series in the second half, leading Chicago to a field goal.
"Words really can't describe it."
Bears: Clausen was 5 of 8 for 39 yards.
Bears: Matt Forte carried six times for 16 yards. The Bears' running game managed only 67 yards on 18 carries, an average of 3.7 yards.
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The Bengals (2-1) were looking for a lot more out of their starting offense after a three-turnover performance in a loss at Tampa Bay. Dalton threw two interceptions in that one.
The ball rested in his locker after the game, ready for admission to his trophy case.
Bears: "The negative plays have just been killing us," tackle Jermon Bushrod said. "We've got to figure out a way to get into the end zone." |
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