01-05-2025, 08:23 PM
One thing I personally think the Bengals need to do next season is actually play the starters a decent amount in the preseason.
I saw some mentioning the contract stuff with Chase and Higgins caused the team to start off slow, but that should have had zero impact on the slow start for the other players.
The starters need to get reps against other teams prior to Week 1 so they know what the heck they are doing and better gel.
Also, invest in the depth please.
This season has shown what can happen if you get to your 4th/5th option on the OL/DL/CBs.
I saw some mentioning the contract stuff with Chase and Higgins caused the team to start off slow, but that should have had zero impact on the slow start for the other players.
The starters need to get reps against other teams prior to Week 1 so they know what the heck they are doing and better gel.
Also, invest in the depth please.
This season has shown what can happen if you get to your 4th/5th option on the OL/DL/CBs.
Zac Taylor 2019-2020: 6 total wins
Zac Taylor 2021-2022: Double-digit wins each season, plus 5 postseason wins
Zac Taylor 2023: 9 wins despite losing Burrow half the season
Zac Taylor 2024: Started 1-4. Ended 9-8 but barely missed playoffs
Changes needed to do better in Sept/Oct moving forward.
Sorry for Party Rocking!
![[Image: 4CV0TeR.png]](https://i.imgur.com/4CV0TeR.png)
Zac Taylor 2021-2022: Double-digit wins each season, plus 5 postseason wins
Zac Taylor 2023: 9 wins despite losing Burrow half the season
Zac Taylor 2024: Started 1-4. Ended 9-8 but barely missed playoffs
Changes needed to do better in Sept/Oct moving forward.
Sorry for Party Rocking!
