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Dalton looking to become Andy Ice for Bengals
Falcons Bengals Pract Heal
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) talks with Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks John Skelton, left, and Andy Dalton, right, during a joint practice at NFL football training camp at the Falcons' practice facility, Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman) - photo by Associated Press
FLOWERY BRANCH — Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton hopes to build a late-game resume similar to Falcons QB Matt Ryan's. Ryan, despite coming up 10 yards short of winning the NFC championship last season, has earned the nickname Matty Ice after leading Atlanta to 22 winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime during his five-year career. Dalton, whose red hair led Cincinnati's radio network to affectionately call him "The Red Rifle", has played well inside opponents' 20-yard line.