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.

The defensive issues that contributed to the Cincinnati Bengals missing the playoffs led to major changes on Monday, when four assistants were fired — three on that side of the ball.

The Bengals are making some rapid changes with firing their defensive coordinator, Lou Anarumo after a disappointing season.

The Cincinnati Bengals made several coaching shakeups following their second straight season with no playoffs, including the firing of defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.

Zac Taylor met with the media on Monday and dove into Cincinnati's decision to move on from multiple assistant coaches, including defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, linebackers coach James Bettcher, defensive line coach Marion Hobby,

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.

In order to claim the No. 7 spot, the Denver Broncos and the Miami Dolphins need to lose on Sunday. If the Bengals do make the postseason, coach Zac Taylor offered ablunt message to their potential opponents. "They're capable of everything," Taylor said. "They don't want us in this tournament, I promise you."

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

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

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor indicated he and his bosses are aligned heading into a pivotal offseason.

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.