Will Zac Taylor win Coach of the Year? Team chemistry shines & Bengals-Browns trivia w/ Zac Jackson

Will Zac Taylor win Coach of the Year? Team chemistry shines & Bengals-Browns trivia w/ Zac Jackson

Author: The Athletic January 6, 2022 Duration: 1:11:45

The Battle for Ohio will close out the regular season for the Bengals and Browns. The Bengals, having more to play for than their intrastate rival, will rest up some of their key players, including Joe Burrow. Paul and Jay take a gander at who all will, will not, and may participate in Sunday's contest. It's award season! The guys muse over which Bengals will win end-of-year honors. One such Bengal is Zac Taylor; will he win Coach of the Year? PDJ and JM debate. Kevin Huber and C.J. Uzomah shine light on Cincy's team chemistry and how the intangible factor has played into the club's success. The Athletic's Browns scribe Zac Jackson joins the show to discuss Baker Mayfield and Cleveland's forgettable season. Lastly, a Growler Bet and RPB to send us into the weekend.


Rundown:

(3:15) Sitting Burrow, others + News

(18:45) Awards season & will Zac win COY?

(34:30) Huber, Uzomah on team chemistry

(45:30) Zac Jackson joins the pod

(1:00:30) Growler/RPB


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