Bengals Hire New Assistant Coach and MORE Staff Changes Could Happen + Pro Bowl News


Author: Cincinnati Bengals Talk, HMA February 2, 2026 Duration: 10:29
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Bengals Hire New Assistant Coach and MORE Staff Changes Could Happen + Pro Bowl News

The Cincinnati Bengals made a quiet coaching addition. Could there be more changes to Zac Taylor’s staff? We break down the hiring of Davis Koetter, what it could mean for the wide receivers and quarterbacks rooms, and why another Bengals assistant may already be out the door. Plus, four Bengals are headed to the Pro Bowl. Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Joe Burrow, and Joe Flacco all earned spots, giving Cincinnati two quarterbacks and two wide receivers in this year’s game. James Rapien dives into what it means historically and why this Pro Bowl could be especially fun to watch. SUPPORT OUR LOCAL SPONSOR: Christian Husky of Sibcy Cline Realtors. Follow @christian.husky or visit www.sibcycline.com/chusky PRESENTED BY SLEEPER: Use promo code BENGALSTALK on Sleeper and get 100% match up to $100! https://sleeper.com/promo/BENGALSTALK. Terms and conditions apply. #sleeper

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