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Bengals Face Speculation Amid Struggles, Aim for Improvement

11/5/2025

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The Cincinnati Bengals, 3-6 and with the NFL's worst defense, face front-office speculation after insider Mike Florio suggested Duke Tobin, the de facto general manager, could be fired.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said the organization is unified and focused on improvement.
Team owner Mike Brown is known for patience, making a mid-season firing unlikely.
The team aims to regroup and seek a win against Pittsburgh after their bye week.

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Story summary

The Cincinnati Bengals, 3-6 and with the NFL's worst defense, face front-office speculation after insider Mike Florio suggested Duke Tobin, the de facto general manager, could be fired.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said the organization is unified and focused on improvement.
Team owner Mike Brown is known for patience, making a mid-season firing unlikely.
The team aims to regroup and seek a win against Pittsburgh after their bye week.