The Cincinnati Bengals have only won six games their first two years under coach Zac Taylor.
But don’t be surprised if the third year coach doubles his career wins this year, says team reporter Marisa Contipelli.
She joined me and John Sheeran to talk about the schedule release and make (very early) season predictions. While Sheeran foresees the team taking a big leap, he doesn’t think they’ll be a top team. He, thus, anticipates the team going 8-9.
Contipelli, meanwhile, made a strong argument for her “optimistic, realistic” prediction of 12-5. Here’s what she said:
“The way Joe Burrow was progressing last season, before having his injury, adding in Ja’Marr Chase, improving the offensive line, retooling basically the entire defense with improved linebacker play, why not?