Cincinnati — The Cincinnati Bengals sought to take advantage of the city’s support, as well as that of fans and players from other professional sports in Cincinnati, following their Super Bowl success. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said after the team’s Super Bowl success that it was time for the team to support the other Cincinnati teams in return.

Taylor stated last month, “Now, we have to get behind the Reds and FC Cincinnati and get a chance to be fans here for these next couple of months and support these clubs as well. The Cincinnati Reds have revealed who will toss the opening day pitch for the team, and the Bengals are still showing their support. The Reds revealed on Tuesday that Zac Taylor will be the first pitch catcher and Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will toss the opening day pitch. Additionally, Ja’Marr Chase will be there to give Reds second baseman Jonathan India the 2021 National League Rookie of the Year award.