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.

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

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 went on to have their best professional campaigns this year.

Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson recorded 17.5 sacks this season, taking the sack crown for the 2024 campaign. And he did so without much help elsewhere. Joseph Ossai finished second with five sacks,

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor indicated he and his bosses ... and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson − all statistical and locker room leaders at their respective positions.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson's performance Saturday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers wasn't just impressive, it was historic.

Zac Taylor understands the disappointment ... Quarterback Joe Burrow, wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and defensive end Trey Hendrickson all went on to have their best professional campaigns this ...

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor indicated he and his bosses were aligned ... receiver Ja'Marr Chase, and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson − all statistical and locker room leaders at their respective positions. The franchise will face many key ...

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.

The Bengals currently are $47.6 million under the salary cap, according to OverTheCap.com. The 2025 salary cap is projected to be in the $275-$280 million range. That $47.6 million that the team is sitting on is the 11th most in the league.

My “to do” list starts with signing both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins long-term and finally spending up to the team’s salary cap.