Episode
MAKE OR BREAK Year For Zac Taylor, Coaching Staff
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- May 18, 2026
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- 1992
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Summary
There was always going to be a lot of pressure on Zac Taylor and his coaching staff after 3 straight seasons of missing the playoffs, but after an active and aggressive offseason from the front office, it's hard to come up with more excuses if the Bengals don't get back on track in 2026. Jake Liscow and James Rapien break down why the Dexter Lawrence trade amped up the pressure on the coaching staff, how they're embracing those expectations, and why Al Golden needs to step up in a big way after the team made significant investments in Bryan Cook, Boye Mafe, Jonathan Allen, and Lawrence.