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ArticleBengals Progress Report: Grading the DefenseOctober 22, 2026

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It would be difficult to imagine the Bengals allowing four of the prime years of Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins to slip away without a single playoff appearance and still deciding Taylor is the right man for the job.

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Chase's prime years depend on defensive turnaround to avoid another playoff miss.

Chase is part of the Bengals' elite offensive trio alongside Joe Burrow and Tee Higgins. The source notes that the coaching staff has significant pressure to get the defense right, as it would be difficult to imagine allowing four prime years of Burrow, Chase, and Higgins to slip away without a single playoff appearance.