Bengals second-round wide receiver Tyler Boyd knows he’s being counted on for immediate production after Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu left via free agency.

 

Boyd knows, too, that the Bengals see him as a slot receiver — and that after being the featured receiver at the University of Pittsburgh, he’ll have to be both precise and patient at times with the Bengals. When the Bengals start OTA practices next week, he’ll be watched closely.

 

“You’re doing different stuff than an outside receiver,” Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton said of Boyd’s transition, per the Cincinnati Enquirer. “It might be some different option routes, some different things. For him, as long as he’s got a good feel for what we’re doing, a feel for when to make certain breaks and do different things, I think we’ll be fine in that regard. He’s just got to come in try to pick up things as quick as possible.”

 

Bengals want Boyd to learn the slot position — and quickly | ProFootballTalk

So who plays opposite Green if Boyd is in the slot?

So who plays opposite Green if Boyd is in the slot?

 

I would assume Lafell gets the first chance to play on the outside. Boyd very well still could end up being the starting #2 receiver just like TJ Houshmanzadah. TJ was the starting #2 receiver but spent the majority of his time as the slot receiver because of Henry on the outside.

I would assume Lafell gets the first chance to play on the outside. Boyd very well still could end up being the starting #2 receiver just like TJ Houshmanzadah. TJ was the starting #2 receiver but spent the majority of his time as the slot receiver because of Henry on the outside.

 

It certainly will be interesting to watch it develop.

Andy Dalton has a lot of toys to play with now. A top tight end in the league, a top receiver, a very good running back combo.

 

Boyd was a perfect fit for the Bengals

Andy Dalton has a lot of toys to play with now. A top tight end in the league, a top receiver, a very good running back combo.

 

Boyd was a perfect fit for the Bengals

 

He had even more toys last year. However the main ones are back which are good.

I agree it will be interesting. Tons of reps will be needed.