Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is a bit more experienced now compared to the last time he had to hire a defensive coordinator. Taylor and the Bengals are currently going through potential candidates for the position Lou Anarumo was fired from last week after Taylor hired him nearly six years last ago.

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

Now It Starts to Fall Back on You.' The Bengals started the season 0-3, which is a big reason why they missed the playoffs.

The Bengals have a few key free agents they need to retain. But the rest need to be outside guys developed by other teams. Think, interior offensive linemen. Maybe pass-rushers. Show fans an all-in status for once as an apology for spoiling an MVP quarterback season, triple crown wideout season and the NFL sacks leader.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor fired four coaches on Monday after the team was officially eliminated from the postseason. The Bengals have now missed the playoffs two years in a row. Taylor let go of defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, offensive ...

Here are the most likely candidates and chances they replace Lou Anarumo as the next Bengals defensive coordinator.

Taylor is entering his seventh season as head coach of the Bengals. Cincinnati has posted a winning record in four-straight seasons for only the second time in team history. They've also missed the playoffs in back-to-back years. Taylor is hoping that key changes to his staff can be a difference maker in 2025 and beyond.

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

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

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

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?"