Stemming is a pre-snap motion for the defense but slanting and stunting is essentially a post snap motion for the defense. Slanting is taking the defensive line and moving them to a different position after the snap. Often accompanied by a blitz of some kind or at least sending a linebacker or defensive back while dropping a player on the front.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor introduces new defensive coordinator Al Golden at Paycor Stadium. Golden was hired last week after the Bengals fired former defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. Anarumo is now the defensive coordinator for the Indianapolis Colts.

The Cincinnati Bengals are turning the page. Their 2024 season with a 9-8 record wasn't good enough. They started their campaign 1-4 through five games, too. The club deemed the defense an issue -- which isn't all that shocking as Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase led a high-powered offense by putting together career years.