Zac Taylor defends Orlando Brown Jr. after rough preseason opener
The reality of playing a franchise quarterback in the preseason entails the risk of the quarterback getting hit.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor stood by left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. following a rough preseason opener on Thursday night. During the game, Burrow faced a hit after Brown was taken down near the edge. In a post-game press conference on Saturday, Taylor expressed his support for the veteran player, whose contract runs through the end of the 2023 season with a $64 million salary.
Taylor praised Brown's leadership and emphasized that he takes full responsibility for any shortcomings. Taylor highlighted that Burrow's availability is crucial for the Bengals, who have been playoff-bound for the past three seasons, facing the possibility of missing out again in the upcoming season.
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