Evaluating Andy Dalton and Zac Taylor as Leaders

Earlier this week during organized team activities, Jay Morrison of The Athletic described an event that could be easily overlooked, but it is a moment that Bengals fans should appreciate.

Another observation from practice today. John Ross appeared to run the wrong route or at least make a wrong cut on the first snap of the first red-zone 7 on 7 drill. Dalton had a quick chat with him then next play went back to Ross for a TD.

Andy Dalton is often criticized for not elevating the players around him, and sometimes for not being a good leader. This is mostly because he isn’t the kind to get fired up or chew someone out on the sidelines.

Here though, Dalton takes former first round pick John Ross…