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 Cincinnati Bengals, under head coach Zac Taylor, will make more changes than initially thought to the coaching staff this offseason. Right after the season ended, the Bengals fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and a handful of other coaches.

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

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor acknowledges fans after the victory over the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kati

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 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.

The Cincinnati Bengals are notoriously slow starters under head coach Zac Taylor. Naturally, that's one of the biggest pieces of advice thrown the team's way now that the Bengals missed the playoffs a

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.