Pointing out Dalton’s quick release is not a new thing. It has always been a strength. We have compiled some data that shows that in the area of the field where the windows shrink and the formations are tighter, The “Red Rifle” appears to give his team a competitive advantage.
For nearly the entire Dalton/Green era, if the Bengals get within 20 yards of the end zone, more often than not, they are getting in. The following chart includes data from footballoutsiders.com for touchdowns per red zone appearance, team passing touchdown percentage is provided by teamrankings.