Bengals Set Expectations for HC Zac Taylor
Summary
The Cincinnati Bengals decided to keep head coach Zac Taylor after three seasons without playoffs despite going 6-11 in 2025. The team hopes that keeping the same coach and general manager will help them improve and compete for a Super Bowl.Key Facts
- The Bengals finished 6-11 in the 2025 season and missed the playoffs for three straight years.
- Zac Taylor led the Bengals to a Super Bowl in his third season but has an overall record of 52 wins, 63 losses, and 1 tie.
- Star quarterback Joe Burrow missed many games in 2023 and 2025 due to injuries, impacting the team’s performance.
- The Bengals kept head coach Zac Taylor and general manager Duke Tobin to maintain consistency and build a winning team.
- Bengals executive vice president Katie Blackburn said they believe Taylor and Tobin deserve another chance to prove themselves.
- The team traded for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to strengthen their defense after losing pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson.
- Other AFC North teams replaced their coaches recently, including Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland.
- If the Bengals fail to make the playoffs again in 2026, Taylor might lose his job for the 2027 season.
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