Bengals keeping Zac Taylor, Duke Tobin is right move, even if it’s maddening for fans
The New York Times••sports
Key Points:
- Bengals coach Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin have been retained by team president Mike Brown, signaling a commitment to continuity despite fan calls for firings after a disappointing season.
- The Bengals possess a strong offensive foundation led by quarterback Joe Burrow and key weapons, making a coaching change risky as it could disrupt the progress and chemistry built over recent years.
- The primary focus for improvement is the defense, which struggled significantly last season, but the team believes that learning from past mistakes and maintaining staff continuity offers the best path forward.
- The front office acknowledges past missteps in free agency and personnel decisions but emphasizes that the current roster and coaching staff provide a realistic chance to return to contender status in 2026.
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