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Ryan Finley appears to have locked up Bengals’ primary backup QB role

Cincinnati Bengals, Ryan Finley (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Ryan Finley appears to be the Cincinnati Bengals’ primary backup quarterback behind Joe Burrow for the 2020 campaign.

When the Cincinnati Bengals traded up to select quarterback Ryan Finley in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft, there was quietly a lot of optimism. The former NC State signal-caller showed great anticipation and ability to work through progressions, although his arm strength was called into question. Overall, the potential he offered generated some buzz.

That excitement came crashing down after Zac Taylor and Co.