The head coach knew the Bengals were headed for something special as soon as they drafted the two receivers.
The Cincinnati Bengals’ front office has sent shockwaves around the NFL by signing both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to massive contracts.
And, without a doubt, their head coach is pleased.
Zac Taylor said he “couldn’t be prouder” and called the duo two of the best receivers in Bengals history.
“Since the moment we drafted them, we knew we were built for something special,” Taylor said. “They’ve met our expectations every step of the way and exceeded them.”
The head coach added that, “The next step for us is a championship.”
If Higgins, Chase, and Burrow stay healthy, we’ve seen that that is enough to power a top offense in the NFL, even when the interior of the offensive line is in shambles.
However, last year the team struggled mightily on the defensive side.
The hope is that Al Golden will be able to further develop young players like Myles Murphy, Kris Jenkins, and Jordan Battle. Plus, it is likely the team will go defense heavy in the upcoming Draft.
If the defense can be even average, Taylor is absolutely right in being optimistic about his team’s championship aspirations.
To re-live some of the best moments from the trio of Burrow-Chase-Higgins, watch the video below.
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