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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Everything Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said about getting deals done with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins this offseason.

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."