It’s not uncommon by any means for a new head coach coming in to replace a longstanding regime to start tearing things apart. After the Cincinnati Bengals parted ways with Marvin Lewis following a 16-year pairing, they brought in a fresh face in Zac Taylor, who basically rebuilt the coaching staff.
There were some notable changes made to the roster as well, including but not limited to the release of Vontaze Burfict.
Now, midway through his first season, he has benched nine-year veteran starting quarterback Andy Dalton, in favor of rookie fourth-round pick Ryan Finley, who will be 25 already by the end of the season.