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Why 2026 Is a Make-or-Break Year for Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor
- The 2026 season is framed as a make-or-break moment for Bengals coach Zac Taylor.
- Taylor’s tenure includes a Super Bowl run in 2021 and two later 9-8 seasons before a 6-11 campaign in 2025.
- Bengals entered 2026 with a 36-31 record under Taylor, including a 24-27 mark over the past three seasons.
- Injuries to Joe Burrow limited Burrow to several games in 2023 and 2025, complicating on-field success.
- A playoff appearance is deemed essential, with a one-and-done run still seen as underwhelming.
- The team may need significant talent added in the offseason to support Burrow.
- Ownership and front office had previously voiced confidence in Taylor despite a rough 2025.
- Taylor guided the Bengals to AFC championships and a Super Bowl appearance in 2021 and 2022.
- The 2026 season outcome could influence whether Taylor remains in Cincinnati long-term.
- The article emphasizes a need for a deep playoff run rather than a brief postseason appearance.
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