{"id":287968,"date":"2025-01-02T12:47:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T09:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/?p=287968"},"modified":"2025-01-02T12:47:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T09:47:34","slug":"zac-taylor-siblings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/zac-taylor-siblings\/","title":{"rendered":"Zac Taylor Siblings: Meet Kathryn, Press and Sherwood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Zac Taylor is an American football coach serving as the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals since February 4, 2019.<\/p>\n<p>He previously played as a quarterback at the University of Nebraska, where he set multiple school records.<\/p>\n<p>Under his leadership, the Bengals have achieved significant success, including back-to-back AFC North titles and appearances in the AFC Championship game.<\/p>\n<p>Taylor is recognized for his strategic acumen and ability to develop talent, particularly quarterback Joe Burrow.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/zac-taylor-siblings\/#Siblings\" title=\"Siblings\">Siblings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/zac-taylor-siblings\/#Playing_career\" title=\"Playing career\">Playing career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/zac-taylor-siblings\/#Coaching_career\" title=\"Coaching career\">Coaching career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/zac-taylor-siblings\/#Accolades\" title=\"Accolades\">Accolades<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Siblings\"><\/span>Siblings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Zac has three siblings, two brothers, Press and Sherwood, and a sister, Kathryn.<\/p>\n<p>Press is the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars, making them both prominent figures in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>Kathryn is noted for her competitive spirit, being an undefeated Special Olympics swimming champion. The youngest sibling is Quincy Taylor.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Playing_career\"><\/span>Playing career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taylor began his college football journey at Wake Forest University, where he played as a quarterback from 2003 to 2004.<\/p>\n<p>However, he struggled to secure a starting position during his time there.<\/p>\n<p>Seeking more opportunities, he transferred to Butler Community College in 2005.<\/p>\n<p>At Butler, Taylor had a standout season, leading the team to a national championship and earning recognition for his impressive performance.<\/p>\n<p>He then transferred to the University of Nebraska, where he became the starting quarterback from 2006 to 2007.<\/p>\n<p>In 2006, he had an exceptional season, throwing for 2,789 yards and 24 touchdowns, which earned him the title of Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year.<\/p>\n<p>He continued to perform well in 2007, solidifying his status as a top quarterback in college football.<\/p>\n<p>After going undrafted in the 2007 NFL Draft, Taylor signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but was released during training camp.<\/p>\n<p>He then joined the Canadian Football League&#8217;s Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2008.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/taylor-heinicke-siblings\/\">Taylor Heinicke Siblings: All About Lauren<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_287970\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-287970\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-287970\" src=\"http:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1579294706.0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1579294706.0.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1579294706.0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1579294706.0-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1579294706.0-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1579294706.0-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1579294706.0-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-287970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zac Taylor&#8217;s brother Press PHOTO\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although his playing time was limited, this experience helped him transition into coaching.<\/p>\n<p>Following his playing career, Taylor returned to Nebraska in 2008 as a graduate assistant under head coach Bo Pelini.<\/p>\n<p>This role allowed him to gain valuable coaching experience and set the foundation for his future career.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coaching_career\"><\/span>Coaching career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2012, Taylor joined the Miami Dolphins as an assistant quarterbacks coach.<\/p>\n<p>During his time with the Dolphins, he worked closely with quarterbacks like Ryan Tannehill and developed a reputation for his coaching acumen.<\/p>\n<p>In 2017, he took on the role of quarterbacks coach for the Los Angeles Rams under head coach Sean McVay.<\/p>\n<p>During this period, Taylor played a crucial role in developing Jared Goff into a Pro Bowl quarterback and contributed significantly to the Rams&#8217; successful offensive scheme.<\/p>\n<p>On February 4, 2019, Taylor was appointed as the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals.<\/p>\n<p>His hiring was part of an effort to revitalize the franchise after several challenging seasons.<\/p>\n<p>In his first season (2020), Taylor faced challenges with a young roster and injuries but showed promise in developing players.<\/p>\n<p>The following season (2021) marked a remarkable turnaround for the Bengals, as they finished with a 10-7 record and won the AFC North.<\/p>\n<p>Under Taylor&#8217;s leadership, they made an impressive playoff run, reaching Super Bowl LVI but ultimately losing to the Los Angeles Rams.<\/p>\n<p>In the 2022 season, the Bengals continued their success with another playoff appearance, reaching the AFC Championship game once again.<\/p>\n<p>Taylor is known for his offensive-minded approach and ability to adapt strategies based on player strengths.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accolades\"><\/span>Accolades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taylor has received several notable accolades throughout his football career.<\/p>\n<p>As a player, he was named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2006 after leading the University of Nebraska to a 9-5 record, throwing for 3,197 yards and 26 touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>As a coach, he achieved significant recognition when he was honored with the Maxwell Club NFL Coach of the Year award in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>This accolade was awarded for his leadership in guiding the Cincinnati Bengals to their first Super Bowl appearance since the 1980s.<\/p>\n<p>Under his coaching, the Bengals also broke a long playoff drought, securing their first postseason win since 1990 and reaching multiple playoff rounds in subsequent seasons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zac Taylor is an American football coach serving as the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals since February 4, 2019. 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