Cincinnati Bengals Talk

The Cincinnati Bengals’ defense isn’t the only unit that needs to improve in 2026. Offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher made it clear at the NFL Combine: Cincinnati must take care of the football and become a more explosive offense, especially on early downs.

James Rapien breaks down Pitcher’s comments on the lack of explosive plays on first and second downs, whether the Bengals should go under center more and Joe Burrow's willingness to adapt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden met with the media at the 2026 NFL Combine — and it’s clear the defense is a major focus this offseason.

From linebacker help in free agency to evaluating safety next to Jordan Battle, Golden made it clear the Bengals are looking to improve at all three levels of the defense. James Rapien breaks down the biggest takeaways from Indianapolis... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher meets with the media at the 2026 NFL Combine to discuss his head coaching interviews, offseason priorities, free agency strategy, and the evolution of the Bengals’ offense.

Pitcher opens up about learning from the head coaching interview process, his commitment to winning in Cincinnati, and how the staff is self-scouting after the 2025 season. He addresses explosive play concerns, protecting the football, under-center adjustments, maximizing Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, and the importance of competition heading into free agency and the draft.

He also dives into backup quarterback evaluation, the offensive line’s second-half growth, receiver versatility, and how the Bengals plan to balance efficiency with explosiveness in 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden meets with the media at the 2026 NFL Combine to break down where the Bengals’ defense stands and where it needs to go.

Golden discusses the team’s approach to free agency, the importance of building depth along the defensive line, and what he values most in evaluating prospects. He touches on pass rush consistency, situational defense, tackling, and the communication required to elevate the unit. Golden also explains how the Bengals balance scheme fit, versatility, and football IQ when targeting players in both free agency and the draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The Cincinnati Bengals have major decisions to make as the NFL free agency period rapidly approaches. Which Bengals free agents will return? Who’s likely to walk? And how will these decisions shape the 2026 season? James Rapien and Andrew Fox Miller call their shot regarding Trey Hendrickson, Dalton Risner, Joe Flacco, Joseph Ossai and more. Plus, a first look at FanDuel's odds for who will win the AFC North in 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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