BENGALS SQUAD SHOW: It's TIME for Zac Taylor to RELINQUISH calling plays, team looking at EVERYTHING

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🗓️ 7 January 2026

⏱️ 62 minutes

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With Bengals President Mike Brown releasing a statement saying Zac Taylor and Duke Tobin will both be returning in 2026, it's time for Zac Taylor to do what he should have done a long time ago: defer play calling duties. Alex Frank, Jake Liscow, and Art Valero discuss why this could make Zac Taylor a better head coach, and, as a result, the defense possibly better in 2026. Mike Brown said the Bengals are going to take a hard look at EVERYTHING, and Zac relinquishing play-calling may be what enables the Bengals to be better situationally. Zac Taylor said yesterday that the Bengals are going to run it back with their coaching staff. Fans are not happy, but was it the RIGHT decision? The guys discuss if running it back is what will help the young defensive players continue to develop. Cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt is sentenced to five days in jail after pleading guilty to traffic charges from an incident in September. Does this have an impact on his future with the Bengals? Bengals Director of Players Personnel Duke Tobin will be speaking to the media Friday at 1:00. What could come of it? The guys discuss what could happen Sunday when the much-maligned "de facto general manager" speaks on Friday. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON. DripDrop Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to http://dripdrop.com and use promo code lockedonnfl. Ultimate QB Ultimate QB is totally free to play, has no ads, and works 100% offline — perfect for when you want to sneak in a quick game or two on the go. Just head over to http://ULTIMATE-QB.COM. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Zocdoc Stop putting off your doctor’s appointments and get the care you need. Go to http://Zocdoc.com/lockedonnfl to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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0:00.0	Mike Brown released a statement on Monday saying that Zach Taylor and Duke Tobin will be back for the 2026 season.
0:09.4	That's fine, but it is long overdue time for Zach Taylor to give up play calling.
0:17.3	Jake Liscoe, do you agree or disagree with that sentiment that Zach Taylor needs to finally
0:22.3	defer calling plays on offense? You know, I don't think I have a very strong opinion about it,
0:27.0	Alex, but if it would help him on game day, sure. I just think in the list of things that are
0:31.4	priorities for this team in the off season, that's not necessarily the top of the list for me.
0:36.0	And coach, speaking of priorities and coaching, coaching continuity, Zach Taylor says there won't be any changes to the Bengals coaching staff.
0:43.3	Is that a good thing?
0:44.8	Well, I tell you what it does tell you is organizationally, staff-wise, status quo.
0:51.4	You're going to get the same thing.
0:53.7	This year, next year, as you did last year.
0:58.5	It's all going to be the same because they have basically told you by there are going to be no staff changes that they're putting it on the players and the lack of.
1:08.6	And their lack of ability to execute a game plan.
1:12.8	Well, let's hope one thing is different. The Bengals record in 2026. All that and much more coming
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