Given the state of the roster, most people assumed Zac Taylor faced an uphill battle when he took the Bengals job. That assumption has proven to be true. Many theories have been thrown around after the disastrous start.
Some point to the roster just not being very good. There is also Mike Brown’s well documented shortcomings as an owner. Both of these things play a role. However, Taylor has escaped virtually all criticism. The fact is Taylor made a point out of saying he would be the offensive play caller this year. The 36 year old former Sean McVay understudy has done a poor job in that role.