The Bengals started on a high note with 2 wins. But the toe injury to starter Joe Burrow forced them to start the backup Jake Browning . Things went downhill as they lost the next 3 games. As a result, HC Zac Taylor looked around and managed to pull a miracle move by signing the veteran Joe Flacco from the Browns .
The Bengals legend Chad Ochocinco Johnson revealed his stance on the coaches’ move. “I think them continuing to stick with Jake Browning based on the last two performances that we’ve seen, it would have been malpractice by the coaches. I think Zack Taylor might be on the hot seat,” he said during the October 11 episode of Nightcap . And he couldn’t have been more right.
Jake Browning’s 2025 season has been a rollercoaster so far. He came in strong on Sept