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Bengals Zac Taylor Sticks with Rookie Linebackers, Risks Drafting Later
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor has decided to stick with second-year linebackers Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Junior as starters, despite having cap space and the opportunity to make free agency moves. Taylor made this decision at the league meetings, expressing confidence in the rookies who were both fourth-round picks last year. The team is betting on natural growth and may consider a draft addition later, but its unlikely at their tenth overall spot. Fans and analysts are skeptical, calling it a risky strategy as the defense needs help now. The decision echoes last seasons late signing of guard Dalton Risner after the line struggled and Joe Burrow got hurt again. Pressure will mount in training camp if the young linebackers falter early, as Burrow is pushing hard for playoffs. A veteran signing could still happen in August, but early struggles might sink the season before they can recover.
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