Zac Taylor

“It doesn't really matter to me. It probably took three minutes of my day yesterday away from watching tape. Got a lot of faith in how [the front office] operates and we'll just move forward with it.”

Zac Taylor · said 2026-11-11 · reported 2026-11-12

Taylor said the trade situation took little of his time and expressed confidence in the front office's operations.

“Duke was very explicit with me when he came and spoke to me about how he wanted this portrayed,”

Zac Taylor · said 2026-11-11 · reported 2026-11-12

Taylor explained he was reading a prepared statement from Duke Tobin about why the trade for Arnold Ebiketie fell through.

“I'm not comfortable doing it, but I'm going to do what he asked.”

Zac Taylor · said 2026-11-11 · reported 2026-11-12

Taylor said he was not comfortable reading Tobin's prepared statement but would do as Tobin asked.

“I didn't even ask the question,”

Zac Taylor · said 2026-11-11 · reported 2026-11-12

Taylor said he did not ask Tobin for details about the failed trade on Tuesday because they did not matter to him.

“It's never fun—that's not what we wanted to happen. But again, we'll continue to improve. I think they've been good. They've been tested every single day from our defensive line. And, again, I think the competition is making everybody better on both sides of the ball.”

Zac Taylor · said 2026-08-13 · reported 2026-08-16

Taylor spoke to the media after the Bengals' preseason opener against the Lions, in which Joe Burrow was sacked early.