For those in Bengaldom who may be wondering, this isn’t 1994. Despite the similarities, it’s actually 2020—the year that will live in infamy for so many reasons.
Zac Taylor took over the Cincinnati Bengals last year, with a lot of work to do. Last year was primarily about roster evaluation, with the first-time head coach figuring out who would be fitting into his long-term plans.
It hasn’t been easy, as Taylor has had to navigate through two of the most difficult offseasons any coach would have to endure. A late start on assembling his staff in 2019 because of his participation in the Super Bowl and the Covid crisis this year has absolutely hindered Taylor in being his most effective.