Wildcard Weekend Affirms Bengals' Need To Find PLAYMAKERS

Duke Tobin made clear on Friday that closing games was one of his biggest issues with the Cincinnati Bengals 2025 season, and Wildcard Weekend games made him look prescient. 

Tobin has plenty of work to do if they're going to get to the playoffs next season. Jake Liscow and James Rapien reflect on the need to finish games, how it applies to the playoffs and why adding talent is just half of the equation. They need talent and execution to come together in critical moments. 

Will Bengals OC Dan Pitcher be the Browns next head coach? The guys share the latest on Pitcher as coaching watch in the AFC North continues.

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