Media Q&A: Dan Pitcher Breaks Down Bengals’ Offense, Joe Burrow & What Must Improve | 2026 NFL Combine

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher meets with the media at the 2026 NFL Combine to discuss his head coaching interviews, offseason priorities, free agency strategy, and the evolution of the Bengals’ offense. Pitcher opens up about learning from the head coaching interview process, his commitment to winning in Cincinnati, and how the staff is self-scouting after the 2025 season. He addresses explosive play concerns, protecting the football, under-center adjustments, maximizing Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, and the importance of competition heading into free agency and the draft. He also dives into backup quarterback evaluation, the offensive line’s second-half growth, receiver versatility, and how the Bengals plan to balance efficiency with explosiveness in 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.