Joe Burrow throwing an interception won’t make anyone in Cincinnati panic. Four pick-sixes since the start of last season, though? That’s at least enough to ask the question.
Zac Taylor was asked about that number at a news conference on Monday, one day after Burrow added another in the Bengals’ season opener. The Cincinnati coach didn’t hesitate.
Zac Taylor isn’t worried about Joe Burrow
“I’m not concerned about Joe,” Taylor said. “I think he’s going to do a great job taking care of the ball.”
Fair enough. Burrow has built up enough credibility that one ugly throw isn’t going to change how Cincinnati handles its offense.
The four pick-sixes are harder to brush aside.
The Bengals opened the season with a 33-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, surviving despite Burrow’s interception being returned for a touchdown. Cincinnati built an early lead and did just enough down the stretch to leave Tampa with a 1-0 record.
Taylor didn’t pretend the latest one was a good decision, either. He said Burrow would want the play back before quickly making it clear where he stands with his quarterback.
“Overall, he’s unbelievable with his decision-making,” Taylor said. “Of course, we don’t want that to happen, but I trust him fully.”
That last part probably says more than anything else Taylor offered.
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