Zac Taylor

Zac Taylor is an American professional football coach, currently serving as the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals, bringing extensive NFL coaching experience to the team. After being recognized as the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2006, Zac Taylor established himself as a record-setting quarterback for the University of Nebraska, where he set school records for passing yards and completions and was named First-team All-Big 12. Taylor transitioned his deep understanding of the game into a distinguished coaching career, beginning in 2008 as a graduate assistant and tight ends coach at Texas A&M under Mike Sherman. His NFL coaching journey commenced in 2012 with the Miami Dolphins as an assistant quarterbacks coach, rising to quarterbacks coach in 2013, and serving as interim offensive coordinator in 2015.

He continued this success into the 2022 season, once again leading the Bengals to an AFC North title and advancing to the AFC Championship Game. Under Taylor’s direction, the Cincinnati Bengals have accumulated five postseason victories, a feat that matches the franchise’s total playoff wins prior to his arrival as head coach. This remarkable achievement underscores his profound impact on the team’s trajectory and competitiveness within the NFL. Zac Taylor continues to lead the Cincinnati Bengals, building on his established record of driving significant improvements and consistent high-level performance in the league.