Brown didn’t have a good game in his first preseason showing, but it’s hard to draw conclusions from preseason games. Players are rusty. Offenses aren’t willing to open the playbook or scheme up anything too complex. Following the game, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor shared some support of Brown.<\/p>\n
Zac Taylor Backs Orlando Brown Jr. After Preseason Week 1![\"Cincinnati](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/01m03vmmakvhr5y4c9rf.jpg\" "\\"Cincinnati")
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Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (75) warms up during pregame before the first quarter of the NFL Preseason game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n
“I think he’s motivated to give us the best version of himself. He’s been a strong leader on this team. And I think anytime something doesn’t go perfectly, he wears it and takes ownership for it,” Taylor said when discussing Brown following the Bengals’ first preseason game. “I think anytime Joe gets hit, all those guys are trying to figure out what they can do better. And we all are. None of us want to be in that position. And there’s things that we can always do to help those guys work.”<\/p>\n
The Bengals<\/a> desperately need Brown to be a staple of their offensive line.<\/p>\n If he falls apart, the entire offensive line might struggle. The left tackle is typically the highest paid offensive lineman for a good reason. It can’t be a weak spot for the Bengals.<\/p>\n Cincinnati signed Brown to a new two-year contract this offseason. The front office put their faith in him. Brown needs to show the fans and the front office that it was the right move.<\/p>\n Sign Up For Our DAILY Newsletter for More Free Coverage of the Cincinnati Bengals Delivered to You Directly<\/a><\/p>\n For more on the Bengals,\u00a0subscribe to our YouTube Channel and be sure to check us out on your favorite audio platforms, including\u00a0Apple Podcasts<\/a>,\u00a0Spotify<\/a>,\u00a0iHeartRadio<\/a>, and\u00a0Amazon<\/a>. Make sure you\u00a0bookmark BengalsTalk.com\u00a0for the latest Bengals news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns, and so much more!\u00a0We’re\u00a0a one-stop shop for all things Cincinnati Bengals! Join the\u00a065,000+ Bengals fans who subscribe to us on YouTube.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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