04-22-2021, 02:34 PM
(04-22-2021, 01:48 PM)JaggedJimmyJay Wrote: There’s clearly a difference between regurgitating company lines or ‘saying the right things’ and absolutely gushing about someone. Burrow and Daniels are not just providing token support to their coach because that’s what players do — their language is significantly more pronounced than that. They are ecstatic about their head coach.
That doesn’t make them right. I don’t know. I can’t personally claim much faith in Taylor yet. But to treat the players’ praise of him as token would be a lazy and perhaps even self-serving interpretation.
I agree!
Like, the thread topic is Joe Burrow's take from the podcast. I cannot debate or argue Joe Burrow's thoughts on Zac Taylor. If that's how he outspokenly feels, then that's the way it is. For me to start saying that is all a facade would be a goofy take. I am fine accepting that Burrow thinks ZT is a great coach and I am fine with his reasons why.
THAT DOESN'T MEAN I THINK ZT IS A PERFECT COACH. Plenty of things are on Taylor that have caused problems for the Bengals on the field.
- Throwing 60+ times a game w a rookie QB and a horrible line
- Failure to maximize Mixon/Gio combo in the run game
- Too long of a leash w Jim Turner and his handling of the O Line
- Not being able to connect w Carlos enough to help reign him in
- Lack of polish in time management skills
There's more, but that's off the top of my head. ZT still has a ways to go to fully grow into the position. There's no question on that. I just think there's way too short of a hook around his neck after year 2. After this year, sure, I think that's long enough, but my goodness, the hate.
