Breaking down the decision that Bengals' head coach Zac Taylor faces in deciding who to start at guard vs. the Jets

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt has struggled quite a bit in 2025. After being benched earlier this season, particularly in Week 4 vs. the Broncos, Taylor-Britt was a healthy scratch for Thursday’s game vs. the Steelers, which was a 33-31 Bengals win.

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Zac Taylor is 42, a young coach by NFL standards, but in a time where the league and world are going ever more digital, the Bengals coach has one old-school trait - handwritten notebooks. If you’ve stopped by a Cincinnati area bar after a Bengals playoff win, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Taylor’s handwriting on a football.

Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton is one of many national voices now warning that a loss to the Steelers could mean Taylor is on the way to following Brian Callahan in Tennessee:

The Bengals’ new quarterback and coach are navigating a midseason crash course while keeping the offense rolling despite the communication challenges.

Bengals coach Zac Taylor is not too concerned about the Jets not naming the QB1 for their Week 8 showdown after Justin Fields' poor showcase this season.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor on center Ted Karras: "Three words to describe him: high energy conversations."

The New York Jets benched starter Justin Fields in favor of veteran Tyrod Taylor during the team's Week 7 game against the Carolina Panthers. Since the 13-6 loss, Jets coach Aaron Glenn has been tight-lipped regarding which quarterback will start against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8.