The Art of Getting Paid to Do Nothing: A Coach’s Dream Come True
When it comes to the world of professional sports, there’s one gig that stands out as particularly enviable: the fired head coach. And Mike Brown, former Kings coach, is living the dream, having been let go for the fourth time in his career. With a handsome severance package in hand, he gets to enjoy the luxury of doing absolutely nothing.
A Lesson in Clock Management from Zac Taylor
But what about those coaches who still have a job but want to follow in Brown’s footsteps? Look no further than Zac Taylor, the Bengals’ head coach. In a recent must-win game against the Denver Broncos, Taylor demonstrated a masterclass in clock management – or rather, the lack thereof.
With the score tied at 17-17 and under two minutes to go, Taylor’s team had the perfect opportunity to run out the clock and secure a win. But instead, he opted to run a play with Chase Brown, who ended up getting hurt. This forced the Bengals to burn a timeout, giving the Broncos a chance to get the ball back with time to spare.
The Math Behind the Madness
Let’s break down the numbers: with 1:39 left on the clock, the Bengals could have kneeled down three times, running out the play clock each time, and then kicked a field goal with around seven seconds left. But Taylor chose to run a play, which not only put his running back at risk but also gave the Broncos a chance to make a comeback.
A Win Despite the Coaching Blunders
In the end, the Bengals managed to win the game in overtime, but it was a victory that came at a cost. Chase Brown suffered a high ankle sprain, and the team’s season was almost derailed by Taylor’s questionable decision-making.
A Season of Coaching Blunders
This isn’t the first time Taylor’s coaching has come under fire. Throughout the season, the Bengals have struggled with historically bad defense and questionable play-calling. And yet, despite it all, Joe Burrow has managed to lead the team to an 8-8 record, a feat that’s nothing short of remarkable.
A Plea to Bengals Ownership
As the season comes to a close, it’s time for the Bengals’ ownership to take a hard look at Taylor’s performance. If they’re serious about maximizing Burrow’s talent, they need to consider making a change. Unfortunately, the team’s ownership is notorious for being cheap, and the idea of paying two coaches at once might be too much to stomach.
For now, Taylor gets to keep his job, and Burrow will have to continue to work miracles to overcome his coach’s blunders.
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