Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor presto-changoed a Super Bowl-contending football team into a non-playoff also-ran in just 17 weeks.

Robert Saleh, Brandon Staley and Dennis Allen are three veteran coaches that continue to get mentioned. Some think Zac Taylor wouldn't go that route because he could be on the hot seat next year. "Why would Taylor hire a guy that could eventually be his replacement?"

The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t likely to fire head coach Zac Taylor after his team missed the playoffs for the second straight season. But there are some compelling reasons for and against the idea after what has been a wild ride of ups and downs for the franchise since his arrival in 2019.

After six years with the Bengals, defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo was fired on Monday after Cincinnati's defense cratered in 2024

Joe Burrow has made it clear he wants the big three to stay together. Now the Bengals need to see if they can make it work.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor sends a message to the rest of the NFL if his team makes the playoffs after their Week 18 win

The Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor hosts a press conference to address the firing of multiple coaches following Week 18.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor addresses the media ahead of his team's regular season finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. on Saturday. The Bengals ...

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is 'very hopeful' Tee Higgins has not played his last game for the team.

Lou Anarumo wasn’t the problem. The Bengals underachieved because the front office hasn't drafted well and cut corners on defense.

Taylor vows to take a harder look at his process and how he can get the Bengals ready to play faster in the season. Cincinnati started the season 1-3 and their slow start cost them a trip to the postseason. This continues to be a theme for the Bengals under Taylor as he is 7-14-1 in the month of September.