ESPN CONFIRMED: His efforts and dedication have taken him to another position; the head coach of Cincinnati Bengals Zac Taylor send a message to Cincinnati Bengals owners Mike Brown concerning the new……..see more
“ESPN CONFIRMED: His Efforts and Dedication Have Taken Him to Another Position; Head Coach Zac Taylor Sends a Message to Mike Brown Concerning the New Direction at the Cincinnati Bengals”
CINCINNATI — When Zac Taylor accepted the head‑coaching job of the Cincinnati Bengals in February 2019, few could have foreseen the full scale of the transformation he would ask of the organization — and the message he would send to owner Mike Brown. After years of disappointing finishes, Taylor made it clear he was not arriving just to keep the status quo. His efforts and dedication, the kind that drive coaches from coordinators into leadership roles, carried with it a fundamental promise: to build something new in Cincinnati, starting with his partnership with ownership.
Embracing the Opportunity
In his introductory press conference, Taylor thanked Mike Brown, the Brown family and the franchise directly:
“I’m grateful for the opportunity … We share the same vision, we’ve been aligned from the beginning, and I look forward to working hand‑in‑hand with them as we go forward.”
He offered respect for the organization’s history — acknowledging the legacy of Paul Brown and the Brown family — while staking his intention to lay a renewed foundation.
The Message to Ownership
Beyond words of gratitude, Taylor’s message to Mike Brown and the Bengals ownership group carried three key themes:
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Patience and trust
Taylor publicly recognised the patience shown by Mike Brown in allowing time for the process to play out. As has been reported:“We just owe so much to that man for being patient with us. Personally, if I coached in any other organization … I probably wouldn’t be here right now in my third year.”
That statement underscores that Taylor understood the magnitude of the task ahead — and that he felt ownership’s trust needed to be honoured. -
Shared vision and culture change
Early in his tenure, Taylor repeatedly emphasised alignment with ownership’s desire for a “fresh new direction.” Mike Brown himself acknowledged the hire of Taylor reflected that shift. Taylor’s message was: we’re doing more than changing coaches — we’re changing culture, standards, and expectations. -
Commitment to results
While Taylor accepted the role cognisant of the long rebuild, his tone to ownership made clear that hard work must translate to wins. Taylor’s messaging implied: I appreciate the opportunity, but let’s deliver results together. The internal dynamic he set with Brown was one of accountability and constructive growth.
What This Means for the Bengals
For the organization, Taylor’s message to Mike Brown signals a clear point of departure:
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Ownership is buying into long‑term construction, not quick fixes.
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The coach is committing to changing behaviour, performance, and mindset throughout the franchise.
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The alignment between coach and owner is central — if they are on the same page, the path to success is clearer.
For fans and the city, it offered a reason to believe: a young, energetic coach speaking directly to ownership about vision and standards suggested the Bengals were ready to evolve from the disappointment of the past.
Final Take
Zac Taylor’s ascent from coordinator to head coach came with more than a job title — it came with a public commitment to Mike Brown and the Bengals organisation. In his message, Taylor recognised the trust being placed in him, promised to build a renewed culture, and made clear that he intended to deliver. Ownership, for its part, has responded with patience and support — but the mutual objective remains unchanged: turn promise into performance.
