The Cleveland Browns are interviewing Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher for their head coach position, with Pitcher being the third candidate to interview. He has a strong coaching background with the Bengals and previous experience with the Colts and college football.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor expressed optimism about the team's defense, which finished strong last season, and highlighted the importance of finishing games better. The team is in a positive position for the offseason with most skill players under contract for 2026, and Taylor is eager to improve and meet high expectations. The article also discusses potential quarterback Joe Flacco's future, the team's focus on improving game finishing, and addressing turnovers, with rookie Shemar Stewart emphasizing the need for offseason recovery.
The Cincinnati Bengals signed 13 players to reserve/future contracts and extended six players' contracts through 2026, as part of their roster updates following the season.
The Cincinnati Bengals are optimistic about their future, with strong support for head coach Zac Taylor and key players like Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase, as they prepare for the 2026 season, emphasizing continuity, development, and confidence in their young talent.
Bengals owner Mike Brown announced that Zac Taylor will remain head coach in 2026, despite recent playoff misses, citing confidence in his leadership and plans for future success.
The Cincinnati Bengals are entering the offseason with strong support for head coach Zac Taylor and GM Duke Tobin, backed by a successful season highlighted by Joe Burrow's record-breaking performance and a revitalized defense led by young stars like Myles Murphy and DJ Turner II. The team aims to build a championship-caliber roster by maintaining key players and fostering a culture of consistency and leadership.
Bengals President Mike Brown acknowledged the team's disappointing season and emphasized their commitment to building a championship-caliber roster, expressing confidence in leaders Duke Tobin and Zac Taylor to guide the team back to success.
The Bengals narrowly lost 20-18 to the Browns in a game highlighted by Myles Garrett setting the NFL sack record and Ja'Marr Chase's strong finish, with key plays and player performances shaping the season finale.
Bengals coach Zac Taylor expressed frustration over the game being paused to honor Myles Garrett's NFL single-season sack record, feeling it disrupted their critical final minutes in a game with no postseason implications.
Myles Garrett set the NFL single-season sack record during a game against the Bengals, but Bengals coach Zac Taylor was upset because he was not informed about the game stoppage to celebrate Garrett's achievement, which disrupted the Bengals' tempo and potentially affected their final moments in the game.
The Browns narrowly defeated the Bengals 20-18 in Week 18, with Myles Garrett setting the NFL single-season sack record and a game-winning 49-yard field goal by Andre Szmyt at the buzzer, finishing their season at 5-12.
Myles Garrett set the NFL single-season sack record as the Browns narrowly defeated the Bengals 20-18, ending the season with back-to-back divisional wins and potentially signaling a coaching change for Cleveland.
The Bengals narrowly lost to the Browns 20-18 in a close season finale, despite strong performances including a touchdown from Ja'Marr Chase and a career-high rushing season for Joe Brown. The game featured key turnovers and a late game-winning field goal by Cleveland's Andre Szmyt, with notable individual achievements from Chase, Brown, and Higgins.
Joe Flacco, nearing his 41st birthday, expresses his desire to continue playing in his 19th NFL season, potentially as Joe Burrow’s backup for the Bengals, emphasizing his love for the game over stats. The Bengals' special teams rank highly despite injuries, with notable contributions from players like Evan McPherson and Tycen Anderson. The upcoming game features Myles Garrett chasing a sack record and other key player updates.
Ja'Marr Chase reflects on his 'crazy' NFL season, discussing his performance with multiple quarterbacks, leadership growth, and future goals, including aiming for 1,500 yards and a Super Bowl win, while emphasizing the importance of team identity and discipline.