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Commanders Take Shots at Bengals CB Cam Taylor-Britt on Social Media After Upset Win

Sneha Singh
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Commanders Take Shots at Bengals CB Cam Taylor-Britt on Social Media After Upset Win

It seemed like Cam Taylor-Britt’s trash talk was all the Washington Commanders needed as motivation this week. Jayden Daniels led the team to a 38-33 win over Cincinnati, silencing all naysayers. Well, the foundation of this competitive rivalry was laid before the game when the Bengals CB’s comments stirred up quite a bit of attention.

Taylor-Britt threw shade at Washington’s rookie quarterback, saying the team doesn’t “make [him] do a lot.” He even called OC Kliff Kingsbury’s squad a “nice college offense.”

He further added:

“They keep it really simple for him. Nice college offense, [Kliff] Kingsbury, the OC, so they love to move guys around here and there, but just keep it real simple for him. I heard his pass percentage is very high, but he’s only throwing short routes, some intermediate stuff, quick throws.”

Little did Taylor-Britt know that his comments would soon backfire after the rookie quarterback balled out against the Bengals on the road. He completed 21 out of 23 passes for 254 yards, scoring two touchdowns with no interceptions.

The No. 2 pick also set a record with his 91.3 completion percentage, the best by a rookie having thrown at least 20 passes in a game. In celebration of their second win this season, the franchise posted a message on social media referencing Taylor-Britt’s remark:

While the Commanders’ fans had a field day roasting Taylor-Britt, the CB himself didn’t seem to regret his comments. The Bengals head coach, however, holds a contrasting opinion.

Taylor-Britt doesn’t regret his comments

When asked by one reporter if he still stands by his “college offense” statement, the Bengals star replied, “No ma’am, I do not regret it.”

The star cornerback also added that he didn’t mean anything malicious with his comment, and believes that the entire thing was stretched out. Additionally, Taylor-Britt acknowledged that he and his Bengals lost the game, so he will eat his words for it.

“Yes, I can eat my words most definitely. We did take an L today. (But) It was sort of a college offense. Very quick, quick throws.”

However, the Bengals head coach did not appreciate the CB’s comments at all. Zac Taylor believes that a sportsman should praise the opposing teams and not take unnecessary ‘shots.’

He further commended the Commanders’ performance during the post-game conference, saying,

“We praise our own team. We praise the other team. We don’t need to take shots like that. That team hasn’t punted in two weeks. They’ve scored on every single possession the last two weeks.”

The Commanders, led by Daniels, delivered a stellar performance this Monday. And who knows? Maybe Taylor-Britt’s pre-game comments were the fuel needed for the fire!

Post Edited By:Samnur Reza

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Sneha Singh

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Sneha Singh is an NFL journalist for The SportsRush. She is currently pursuing engineering, but her passion for writing and love for American football led her to join The SportsRush in 2024. With prior experience at various media outlets across genres, Sneha has been following the sport for the past three years. What started from coffee table banter with her friends arguing for their favorite teams, soon developed into a deep-rooted love for the sport. Before she knew it, Sneha was passionately following the offseason, tracking trades, draft prospects, and heartbreaking retirements. The two teams she holds closest to her heart are the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers. The last two years have been quite eventful for Sneha, as both of her favorite teams made it to the Super Bowl in consecutive seasons. However, her first live game ended in heartbreak when the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Eagles on the grandest stage. The disappointment carried into the following year when the Chiefs beat the 49ers. Even Jason Kelce announced his retirement, which she wasn't thrilled about, but she appreciates that he's still connected to the league in various ways. When it comes to covering a story, it's not just the on-field action that excites Sneha but also the behind-the-scenes strategies, stories, and business dealings. She currently has over 400 articles to her name. Outside the NFL, Sneha finds solace in fiction. Whether it's books, films, anime, or video games, as long as there is a good story with creative expression, she's there for it. On the flip side, Sneha also likes to code and is an avid ML developer. What little time is left when she is not writing, consuming, or coding, Sneha likes to play the guitar.

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