Zac Taylor Defends Orlando Brown Jr. After Rough Preseason Opener

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Zac Taylor Defends Orlando Brown Jr. After Rough Preseason Opener

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor defended left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. after he was beaten around the edge during Thursday’s preseason opener, leading to a hit on Joe Burrow. Taylor praised Brown’s leadership and said the veteran takes responsibility whenever things go wrong. Brown is entering the final year of his four-year, $64 million contract as Cincinnati looks to protect its franchise quarterback.

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