"CINCINNATI -- A historically poor showing produced a players-only meeting for Cincinnati's defense Monday. Members of the Bengals' defense spent extra time together following the team's 39-38 loss to the New York Jets, who were winless entering the weekend. For the first time dating back to 2000, the Jets scored 35 points and racked up more than 500 offensive yards in a single game. New York accomplished that feat despite not having quarterback Tyrod Taylor and wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who were both out with injuries."
"On Monday, Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden said the players' meeting is an indication that what is happening is "unacceptable" and said the defense needs to relieve the burden place on other units across the team. "I don't know what was talked about -- nor should I -- but it does feel like the fact that was called is a sense of urgency there, as there should be," Golden said. "Because we cannot do that to the offense and special teams again.""
A historically poor defensive performance prompted a players-only meeting after the Bengals' 39-38 loss to the winless New York Jets. The Jets scored 35 points and gained more than 500 offensive yards, the first time since 2000, despite missing key players Tyrod Taylor and Garrett Wilson. Defensive coordinator Al Golden called the meeting a sign of urgency, called the performance "unacceptable," and said the defense must relieve the burden on offense and special teams. Head coach Zac Taylor said a defensive player needs to step up to lead and that there are good players willing to hold each other accountable.
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