Taylor let go of defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, offensive line coach Frank Pollack, defensive line coach Marion Hobby and linebackers coach James Bettcher.

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.

DC Lou Anarumo took the fall for the team's disappointing 2024 season, but the onus now falls squarely on the head coach.

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

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

Following their 19-17 win over the Steelers, the Bengals' locker room was loud, players were hugging, music was playing and Zac Taylor made a point to personally congratulate everyone who played a role in the team's five-game winning streak that has kept their playoff hopes alive with one day remaining in the 2024 regular season.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor warned postseason teams they don't want to see them in the playoffs after winning five straight games.

On Monday, the Cincinnati Bengals fired numerous coaches from the staff. However, head coach Zac Taylor remained.

The Bengals are on the prowl to find a replacement for Lou Anarumo and have found two defensive coordinator candidates from rival teams.

Cincinnati is moving quickly to work to hire Anarumo's replacement and, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, there are already two targets in sight.

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