Zac Taylor: “It’s positive.”
Zac Taylor, the coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, provided an update on quarterback Joe Burrow’s recovery from wrist surgery during the league meetings on Tuesday. Taylor expressed optimism about Burrow’s progress, stating that the quarterback’s healing process is proceeding according to schedule. He added that the team is encouraged by Burrow’s trajectory and his anticipated involvement in the upcoming offseason activities.
Burrow himself indicated in early March that he is aiming to join the Bengals’ offseason program this spring. Speaking to ESPN, Burrow mentioned that he expects to receive full clearance for contact around mid-May. Alongside recovering from a torn wrist ligament that required surgery, Burrow had also contended with a calf injury sustained during training camp, which contributed to the Bengals’ challenging start last season.
While Burrow focuses on his rehabilitation, the Bengals have undergone significant changes on the offensive front. Following the trade of Joe Mixon to the Houston Texans, Zack Moss steps in as the new starting running back. Additionally, the team acquired Trent Brown to bolster the right tackle position. Dan Pitcher, formerly the quarterbacks coach, has taken over as the offensive coordinator after Brian Callahan’s departure to coach the Tennessee Titans.
Amidst rumors of potential roster changes, Taylor affirmed the Bengals’ commitment to wide receiver Tee Higgins. Despite reports of Higgins seeking a trade during the free agency period, Taylor expressed confidence in Higgins’ abilities, emphasizing his importance to the team’s Super Bowl aspirations.
Burrow, who has amassed impressive statistics over his four seasons with the Bengals, including leading the team to a Super Bowl appearance in 2021, signed a lucrative five-year contract extension in September. With an average annual value of $55 million, it stands as the highest in the NFL.
Despite last season’s disappointment of missing the playoffs after a 9-8 record and finishing last in the AFC North, the Bengals remain optimistic about their prospects moving forward.
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