HC Zac Taylor promised a “new way of doing things” this season, with a focus on the Bengals starting fast. That’s a big shift in the philosophy, as the coach once treated his starters like precious cargo. Why the change? Well, when you have QB Joe Burrow coming off an MVP-caliber year and Ja’Marr Chase locked in as the league’s top receiver, Taylor wants to capitalize immediately. But here’s the thing – the offense has never been the real problem in Cincinnati. Over the past few seasons, the Bengals’ defense struggled, giving up nearly 23 points per game. Those defensive lapses cost the Bengals their playoff runs during Burrow’s era. As a result, some changes were in order.

Yet, the only major change this year has been a new DC for the Bengals – Al Golden .

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