Since the Cincinnati Bengals hired head coach Zac Taylor, the right guard has always had one of the most important responsibilities.
When the Bengals are in a loud road environment, they need to go to a silent count and use a nonverbal cue to signal for the snap. Whether or not it was a five-year veteran like John Miller or a rookie making his first start in Jackson Carman, the right guard has always tapped the center on the right shoulder.
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Facing the Baltimore Ravens, it’s more important to get that right than it is against any other NFL team.