The Cincinnati Bengals are set to overhaul their offseason approach under head coach Zac Taylor, aiming to address the team's slow starts in recent seasons. The coaching staff plans to ramp up intensity during spring workouts, focusing on football IQ and situational awareness to better prepare players ahead of training camp. Taylor emphasized the importance of getting players involved in understanding the playbook and fostering team camaraderie.

Key changes include an increase in playing time for starters during preseason games, aiming to alleviate the issues that have plagued the Bengals, particularly their 0-3 start last season. The new strategy seeks to balance injury prevention while ensuring players are game-ready, a shift from prior, less impactful offseason practices.