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Zac Taylor Praises Jesse Minter Ahead of Bengals-Ravens Game
Bengals coach Zac Taylor lauds Ravens' new head coach Jesse Minter before Week 7 clash.
In brief
Bengals coach Zac Taylor lauds Ravens' new head coach Jesse Minter before Week 7 clash. Bengals coach Zac Taylor praised Ravens' first-year head coach Jesse Minter for his leadership and defensive success with the Chargers. Originally reported by Cincinnati Bengals On SI.
Bengals Face Trey Hendrickson
The Bengals will face Trey Hendrickson for the first time this season, who previously played for Cincinnati for five years before joining the Ravens.
Ravens' New Head Coach
Jesse Minter, the Ravens' first-year head coach, previously served as the Los Angeles Chargers' defensive coordinator.
Zac Taylor's Praise
Bengals coach Zac Taylor called Minter 'really smart' and noted his players have 'confidence in him' and respect for his leadership.
“Really smart. He's got a lot of confidence. I think the players respect him and have confidence in him”
Chargers' Defensive Success
Minter's Chargers defense allowed 285.2 yards per game last season, ranking fourth in the NFL.
Ravens' Current Defense
This season, Minter's Ravens defense allows 310 yards per game, up from the Chargers' previous performance.
Bengals' Offensive Strength
The Bengals offense averages 342.8 yards per game, with Joe Burrow leading the pass game at 260 yards per game.
Bengals' Running Game
The Bengals' run game is bottom 10 in rushing yards per game, averaging 82 yards, but could be key for the AFC North crown.
The big picture
Bengals coach Zac Taylor praised Ravens' first-year head coach Jesse Minter for his leadership and defensive success with the Chargers.
