Heartbreak news:The head coach of Cincinnati Bengals officially announced her leaving due to coming back of an all time player.
Head coach Zac Taylor’s record in postseason games, prime time, and against Pittsburgh — all of which have been stumbling blocks for those who came before him — is among the finest in franchise history.
Taylor, however, is tied for the worst record in Cleveland games. Another defeat Sunday would make him the only Bengals coach in franchise history to begin his tenure with five straight road losses to the Browns, as well as the first to have a five-game losing run versus the in-state rivals at any stage during his career.
“I don’t think about that. Taylor replied with a heavy curl of sarcasm.
Taylor made it obvious that he is fully aware of his winless record in Cleveland as the Bengals prepare for the 100th Battle of Ohio on Sunday. Taylor’s first four trips to FirstEnergy Stadium have resulted in an 0-4 record. Two previous Bengals coaches, Paul Brown and Dave Shula, lost their first four road games against the Browns. Brown earned his fifth trip home, going 1-5 against his previous company. Shula never received a fifth try.
Taylor’s fourth consecutive loss marked the Bengals’ fifth overall, dating back to Marvin Lewis’ last season in 2018. Cincinnati has never lost six consecutive games against Cleveland since the rivalry began in 1970. The Bengals were underdogs in each of Taylor’s first three visits to Cleveland, including the 2021 season finale when they were locked into the fourth seed, and everyone knew they would be resting their starters (except for Ja’Marr Chase, who played five snaps, just long enough to catch two passes for 26 yards and break Chad Johnson’s single-season franchise record for receiving yards).
