Andy Dalton

Grit is an inherent trait you are born with

Grit, I mean, I feel like it's something that you just have to have in you. I wouldn't say it's something that you learn. I think you can adapt to it over time. But I think it's something that you're going to go regardless of the circumstance.

The intensity of the Bengals-Steelers rivalry is mostly a media narrative

I wouldn't say guys act differently [for Steelers week]. I think the media does a good job of trying to portray it as, okay, this is going to be the most physical game. These guys hate each other, all this kind of stuff... I think it's outside of the building more than it is inside the building.

Rex Burkhead fits perfectly in the New England Patriots system

I kind of felt like... once [Rex Burkhead] got to free agency, I think Rex fits perfect for what [the Patriots] do.

The Bengals will go 16-0 in 2017

We're going to win every game. [16-0 guaranteed].