# Zac Taylor Under Fire, But Pitcher Backs Him | Cincinnatti Bengals News

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Podcast: [Cincinnati Bengals News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cincinnati-bengals-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433837)
Published: 2026-09-09T15:32:02+00:00
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## Resource

Zac Taylor’s job is on the line as the Bengals face their fourth straight playoff-less season, but offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher stands by him—calling his steady leadership essential amid mounting pressure. Having watched Taylor evolve from rebuild phase to contender with Joe Burrow at QB, Pitcher knows firsthand what good coaching looks like and believes Taylor’s calm under fire is exactly what this team needs. With ownership and front office staying quiet, Taylor bears the brunt of the criticism—but Pitcher insists he’s turning limited resources into wins, and that resilience deserves respect. The question remains: can Taylor silence the doubters before it’s too late? Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/838f3bccd375ef92

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