Pick the next HC

[MileHighGrowler]

(12-15-2020, 01:58 PM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: I totally understand where you’re coming from but hear me out please. I think Zac Taylor is too close in age to the players to be fully respected. In the NFL the head coach needs to be an authority figure not a peer or a buddy.   I am not saying a young coach cannot be successful in Cincinnati but I believe an older, more experienced coach should be brought in at least for a few years to mentor younger coaches and especially to develop a sense of respect and authority among the players.

With this in mind we also remember Joe Burrow has expressed his confidence in Zac Taylor.  This should not be a point of concern as a quarterback is expected to lead the team in all ways.  If Joe Burrow had shown any sign of disloyalty to the coach it would be an issue.   This should not hinder the Front Office in replacing Zac immediately.

I don't disagree that bringing in a successful former HC would be a major shot in the arm for the team.  I just don't see any of those guys wanting to come in as a HC, or any of them really even being on the radar.  It might be the best option for the team, but it's not as sexy as trying to hit on the "next great thing" which is exactly what I think they hoped for with ZT.  

I could see the Bengals bringing in a guy like Guenther or Jay Gruden.  They have experience with the org and leading teams.  But if that's the "experienced" options we have, give me a young guy with potential.  

If they could somehow wrangle one of those former greats to come in as GM or advisor of some kind, though, I'd be ecstatic.