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Bengals' Jordan Battle: Malik Willis taps the ball before he throws, we can key on that

Cincinnati defensive back Jordan Battle revealed to media members during a locker room media session that upcoming opponent and Miami quarterback Malik Willis exhibits a distinct movement prior to throwing, which the defensive backfield intends to leverage on Sunday. Battle noted that the signal-caller performs a slight tapping motion with the ball and occasionally removes his hand before launching a pass, giving coverage defenders an extra cue to jump the route.

Beyond that throwing tendency, Battle highlighted the dual threat ability of the signal-caller, warning teammates that he remains dangerous on the ground through quarterback draws and can prolong plays when passing.

While the defensive observation could aid Cincinnati's secondary in breaking on throws a fraction of a second sooner, sharing the tactical discovery publicly before kickoff gives the opposing team a chance to correct the tell. Battle also instructed his fellow defensive backs to remain vigilant regarding receiver alignments and downfield assignments as the secondary attempts to plaster opposing targets.

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