Flacco's under-center expertise positions him as key advisor for Bengals' offensive shift.

Joe Flacco, 41, ranks 10th in all snaps by a quarterback this century and lived in an under-center system for over a decade with the Baltimore Ravens, making him perhaps the most well-equipped active player to advise on the Bengals' under-center expansion. After spending the second half of 2025 around Burrow and experiencing the greatness of Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Flacco is positioned as an expert voice on how much the Bengals should go under center. He emphasized that going under center helps offensive linemen by simplifying the game and allowing them to play fast and physical without diagnosing disguises, and that early-down under-center success creates a cycle where teams play certain defensive structures, enabling the Bengals to be more explosive in the run game.