2024 was the first year the Cincinnati Bengals had a Pass Game Coordinator and a Run Game Coordinator under head coach Zac Taylor. It may've been the first time in franchise history both of those positions were a part of the staff as a whole.

The PGC, Justin Riscatti, is still with the staff after he was brought in last year. He wasn't going anywhere after Cincinnati's passing attack soared above the rest of the NFL this past season. The RGC was also offensive line coach Frank Pollack, who was fired by Taylor a little over two weeks ago.

Cincinnati has officially hired their new offensive line coach Scott Peters to replace Pollack in that regard, but Peters revealed he won't be assuming both roles all by himself this upcoming season.

Bengals to coordinate run game by committee

Pollack had the RGC title next to his name for the past four years, so it was assumed by many that his replacement would inherit the title. Peters told Voice of the Bengals  Dan Hoard on the Bengals Booth Podcast that the offensive staff as a whole will share the responsibility of coordinating the run game this season. 

"That is not the title, but that's something we're all going to collectively do as a staff," Peters said. "And so I'm looking forward to collaborating with the rest of the offensive coaches."

This is notable considering how important it is for Cincinnati to get the run game stabilized next season. Chase Brown found success as the team's lead rusher, but the offense still ranked in the bottom half of the league in terms of EPA/rush and rushing success rate. 

Pollack was ultimately unable to put together a run scheme that meshed well with the pass game. Figuring out a proper marriage between the two is critical for Cincinnati this offseason, and according to Peters, it won't be all on him to achieve that.

Peters is a relatively inexperienced o-line coach. He spent four seasons as the assistant o-line coach under Bill Callahan for the Cleveland Browns from 2020-23 and took over the New England Patriots' line in 2024 as a part of Jerod Mayo's first and last staff. He's best known for his expertise in pass protection techniques and teachings, which helped him land a consultant gig with Callahan before both of them arrived in Cleveland. 

This isn't to say Peters can't be trusted to implement his own scheme as the new o-line coach, but it may be wise for the process to be a group effort so that a more productive result can be had. 

Cincinnati should expect Peters to maximize its current offensive linemen, and develop a few expected additions in the coming months as both guard spots are primed to be upgraded. Formulating the run game will be part of his job, but he'll have help along the way.