Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton is working under a different coach for the first time in his NFL career, and he and the rest of the team are using a unique style to learn Zac Taylor's offense.
According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, instead of all the offensive position groups learning their parts separately and then installing it all together later, everyone is staying together and learning it all at the same time.
“A lot of times the quarterbacks get all that information, you know why you’re calling it, you know what you want it in,” Dalton said. “But now everyone’s getting that information. It makes it easier for guys to be on the same page, because they know why [a play] is called. That’s why it’s been really good. . . .
Dalton has been impressed with the system so far and is excited because he doesn't think on the field and can just go out and play.
“The easiest way to play your best is to not have to think out there, know exactly what you’re doing, and just react and play. I think with this system — that’s how you want to play in general — but how we have this thing established is very much like Sean was saying. You make easier on all the guys to make sure that you can play fast. But the way you do it makes it look different for the defense.”
It's important for Dalton that he impresses early with his play because although he has two years left on his contract, none of the money is guaranteed so he is playing for his job.
Maybe this is the system he needs to have a big season and earn a new contract with the Bengals.
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