Media Q&A: Duke Tobin on Bengals Free Agency Plans, Tag & Trade Possibility and More

Bengals Director of Player Personnel Duke Tobin discusses the team’s approach to the offseason, including free agency, the draft, and potential “big swings” to improve the roster. He emphasizes a balanced strategy — remaining open to aggressive moves while protecting long-term flexibility and draft capital — and reiterates the importance of building through young, cost-controlled talent. Tobin addresses the team’s focus on strengthening the pass rush and defense, explains how positional value factors into draft decisions, and details the organization’s internal evaluation process. He also shares confidence in the current core, including Joe Burrow, and expresses belief that the Bengals can make the necessary additions to compete for a championship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.