He’s been in Cincinnati for a little over 24 hours, but Zac Taylor has been saying all the right things.
Those faithful to the Cincinnati Bengals have been dealing with a unique dichotomy for the past month. There was enjoyment and genuine relief that the organization was conducting a legitimate search for their next head coach, while skepticism and edginess existed simultaneously.
What if they’re just looking at average coaches that happen to be associated with great ones? What if they’re willing to bypass valuable experience for sheer potential? What if they’re going to be tied to the next Dave Shula instead of the next Don?