Cincinnati Bengals Talk

Is it time for Zac Taylor to stop calling plays for the Cincinnati Bengals? The question becomes even more critical as offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher seeks opportunities with other teams. James Rapien and Andrew Fox Miller break down the scenarios that could unfold if Taylor remains determined to control playcalling duties, including potential return of Brian Callahan. The Bengals face a difficult decision: Stick with continuity, or adjust to attract and retain top offensive minds? Plus, Joe Burrow weighs in on controversial playoff calls, why the Bengals should prioritize bringing back Joe Flacco, Championship Sunday betting insights and more!

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If the Cincinnati Bengals lose offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher to a head coaching job, what happens next? With the NFL coaching carousel heating up, the Bengals could be forced to consider multiple offensive coordinator scenarios, and two names stand out.

James Rapien breaks down why Brian Callahan would be the natural favorite if the job opens, and why Bills' offensive coordinator Joe Brady has emerged as a legitimate alternative following changes in Buffalo. From Callahan’s long-standing relationship with Zac Taylor to Joe Brady’s history with Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase, we examine how each candidate would fit in Cincinnati.
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The Cincinnati Bengals have major decisions to make in free agency, and James Rapien breaks down every key pending free agent and their chances of returning.

From Trey Hendrickson and Joseph Ossai to Joe Flacco, Dalton Risner, Geno Stone, Tanner Hudson, and more, we examine who’s likely to stay in Cincinnati, who could be gone, and what each decision means for the Bengals’ 2026 roster.

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The Cincinnati Bengals have the last head coach standing in the AFC North as the Steelers, Ravens, and Browns all move on from their head coaches. The Bengals chose continuity, but with that decision comes added pressure. With Joe Burrow leading the way and rare division-wide coaching turnover, the Bengals may never get a clearer path to the top of the AFC North.

James Rapien breaks down what this moment means for Zac Taylor, why the Bengals need their decision to be the right one, and why 2026 is a massive prove-it season for the entire organization.

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The Cincinnati Bengals enter a critical offseason with plenty of cap space, a top draft pick, and an established offense led by Joe Burrow, but is that enough?

James Rapien and Andrew Fox Miller break down their confidence level in the Bengals actually making the necessary moves to become a true Super Bowl contender again. From past offseason decisions to lingering concerns about contract structure and spending philosophy, the conversation centers on whether Cincinnati is finally willing to push beyond their comfort zone.

The guys also dive into the Bengals’ biggest offseason need, debating which defensive position matters most — and why finding a true difference-maker could change everything. Is defensive tackle the missing piece? A safety? A defensive leader who can tilt games the way Ja’Marr Chase did on offense?

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