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

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

Joe Burrow deserves to be the frontrunner for the MVP award over the likes of Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen in 2025.

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

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.

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

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Bengals head coach Zac Taylor during their game against the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday January 4, 2025. The Bengals lead the game at halftime with a score of 13-7. / Phil Didion/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Zac Taylor understands the disappointment from Cincinnati Bengals fans. The year started with Super Bowl expectations and ended without a trip to the playoffs. Quarterback Joe Burrow, wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and defensive end Trey Hendrickson all ...

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 Bills beat the Ravens 27-25 to advance to the AFC Championship Game. Buffalo will play Kansas City with a Super Bowl appearance on the line. Meanwhile, the AFC North didn't make theAFC Championship Game for the first time since 2020.