If the offseason organized team activities (OTAs) have shown us anything, it’s that the Bengals are going to run a Los Angeles Rams-styled offense in 2019 under new head coach Zac Taylor.



And why wouldn’t they? That’s the biggest reason for hiring a coach like Taylor with limited experience and background. You do it hoping that he can replicate the Rams’ scheme and install a very similar offense in Cincinnati.



This is the first in a series of video-breakdown stories looking at the foundational plays of that Rams offense, how they work together and what makes them different. We’ll try from there to build an idea of how the Bengals will look on offense.



Let’s start with the running game. The Rams employ a very proficient passing attack, but it starts with the running scheme and the commitment to the run that sets up the pass. A heavy play-action passing team, the Rams stay with the run to create the illusion of the ball being...