Zac Taylor on Bengals Firing Coaches, Including Lou Anarumo and Frank Pollack

[@johngray7297]

The first question Bengals fans have is why can't you have your team ready to play early in the season?

[@randygross6343]

OMG you're so right!

[@shartmartin3066]

Shut up!

[@andrewmutters8338]

I was glad to hear him actually say that they need to start the season better

[@pdureska7814]

@@andrewmutters8338 Yeah 1-11 to start his 6 seasons and he just now clued into that?

[@awilson8385]

It's simple he doesn't play them in the preseason

[@Jeffstoyspokemoncars]

Hey Zac take the points in close games and maybe you win those close games. You costed us a couple games own that.

[@AnthonyMancuso-pt4ru]

AGREE..worst decision of the year was going for 2 on road vs ravens with 38 seconds left against Lamar Andrews and Justin tucker.

[@stevefoster346]

Those games wouldn't have been close if yhe D wasn't giving up 30+ a game

[@kingalbert513]

@@stevefoster346facts

[@kaleb1858]

@@stevefoster346wouldn’t be a problem if Duke didn’t suck at drafting, wouldn’t happen if Mike brown actually paid players to come here!

[@liamzechman2143]

would not have been a problem if Chase didn't hold out and use the first two games of the season to get in shape

[@bermudabengal]

meanwhile Duke Tobin peeking from behind the curtains like........"hope they don't notice me" 🥶

[@brianhk753]

He definitely got Lou canned

[@pdureska7814]

He's not a GM....just a glorified bean counter doling out contracts. the scouting department understaffed and unimpressive by NFL standards.

[@kylanmcnichols6525]

For real!

[@justchillin4065]

😂😂😂

[@nkyshaolin]

Exactly!!

[@lordyeetusvi4868]

Probably the only reason I can’t get on the “fire Zac Taylor” train is the players attitude towards the game, especially Burrow. And as a long time fan, the undeniable thing that needed to change when Marvin Lewis got fired was the culture. Pin it on Burrow’s arrival, maybe, but my guess would be Taylor himself. I look to the games the team had to play knowing their best player was hurt and wasn’t coming back that year, and how the team still showed up, no matter the situation. The Bengals have looked a lot of ways in recent years, but I would never use the word “defeated.” With how vocal other players have been regarding their feelings about the teams they play for, I’m waiting for a locker room leader to let frustration make them slip up for me to finally accept that Taylor brings nothing to the table for Cincinnati. Firing Lou Anarumo and Frank Pollack were the right moves, along with Marion Hobby(DL coach) for the lack of development with Ossai and Murphy, and James Bettcher(LB coach) for the poor tackling in a depth-lacking unit. But now, as a lot of people pointed out, it’s all on Zac going forward. Put up or shut up. Next season, we’re really gonna find out what kind of leader we really have. And no matter what happens, I’ll be wearing my jersey on my couch for every game, cheering them on. Who Dey

[@pdureska7814]

Well said. I do think they should get rid of Tobin and Taylor. I agree the Bengals fought through a lot when Joe had the ACL and last year the wrist and calf issues. The defense was crumbling last year as well. The difference however this year at 4-8 Burrow implied some players had given up and were not giving their all . He said in the coming weeks they would find out who they could count on. You dont say that if all is well behind the scenes. Joe is too classy to name someone or throw a coach under the bus. But read between the lines. Joe not happy with the staff or front office. Its why he said you cant let great players walk out the door... a direct shot at the front office. . The dustup he had on the sidelines with Taylor at the end of the Titan game i believe showed a bit of tension. When the team was 0-3 he met with Taylor privately right after the game BEFORE going to the locker room. Others have implied that Joe and Taylor have had it out a few times behind the scenes.

[@mikelopez9817]

Same, a long time Bengals fan here. I most definitely agree of current releases of coaching staff. With that said, I agree with your statement, now, I would like to see ZT's leadership speak in volumes. Also, the ownership needs to spend or invest in quality coach replacements. I will mention one more thing, Bengals, last 5 wins, in my opinion, were very favorable and reminded me why I will stay loyal to my team, the Cincinnati Bengals! Who Dey

[@XtremeDirtRacing]

James Rapien said it right, the development for the defensive players Lou took a chance on didn’t pan out.

[@badlandschugsnumber1fan123]

PAY TREY AND TEE AND OBVIOUSLY CHASE

[@SquiggyWigginz]

Watch, all 3 will be gone next year.

[@austinsingleton6095]

Yepp. Get those 3 done asap and then fill in from there.

[@tannermikal2]

@@SquiggyWigginzidk about all 3 lol… Tee ain’t going anywhere at minimal he’ll get tagged one more time and if we can get a decent trade package for Trey then it could be worth it but I would love to see all 3 back next season

[@dalemiller2160]

Add Mike Gesicki to pay...

[@badlandschugsnumber1fan123]

@@dalemiller2160forgot about bro. He did amazing

[@briananderson9650]

Can’t believe they thought Lou was the problem Zack should have fired his self😂

[@pdureska7814]

He was a problem. 2 years in a row the defense was a**. He's in on the draft and FA process so he bears responsibility along with Tobin and Taylor.

[@kaironsmith6821]

That's the same thing I thought myself

[@tomv4545]

He fired Lou so quickly so he can claim Lou is the problem not him , what is the …dump ass…

[@snistalpie]

Defense has been terrible brother

[@Jag0106]

@@pdureska7814we lost just as many games from Zac’s stupid decisions to go for it on 4th as we did because of the defense

[@DaveysWonderfulWorld]

You are very lucky that you’re not on the unemployment line because of Joe Burrow

[@kingalbert513]

Burrow Isn’t The Only reason

[@DaveysWonderfulWorld]

@@kingalbert513yes he is and maybe Ja’Marr but manly Joe Burrow

[@WhoDey1968]

@@kingalbert513 Zac is not a reason at all

[@melissaellis7394]

So who fires you?

[@dalemiller2160]

Katie

[@KwamtumPshX]

He is very good at saying the same thing over and over again.

[@kingalbert513]

If it’s not broken, don’t fix it 😂😂😂

[@John6-40]

Coaches are told not to say anything. What you want him to say? "Oh gee golly, we sure stink. I hate myself, tbh. Lou and Pollack were terrible though, glad we canned those dudes. They just didn't develop the players we gave them, but boy I'm just as bad as the fans say. I'm going to divorce my wife bc she doesn't deserve to be with such a bum like me".

[@Fuccboiardeeeeee]

​@John6-40 some honesty would be nice yes.

[@justchillin4065]

Well they do ask a lot of stupid and repetitive questions

[@Dionysus56]

They’re working on stuff that they don’t want other teams knowing it makes sense

[@dalemiller2160]

How is Charles Burks still employed? (DB coach)?

[@Weezy10580]

Black card

[@asandman354]

Maybe Burks was wearing camo when Taylor was looking around the room signing pink slips. Lol

[@Animal_jo]

This guy has some balls to still be here , Joe and company are carrying this guy career . Front office a joke

[@Animal_jo]

2026 is his final year . Maybe next year is . If he doesn’t get this team to the superbowl or the AFCCG . He’s gone

[@withneymcknight212]

@@Animal_jototally agree

[@dzknutzzz3449]

They haven’t made the playoffs in 2 years. How exactly are they carrying his career? The Bengals are 🗑️

[@pdureska7814]

@@Animal_jo Which means Burrow has 2 prime years wasted and who knows if Chase is still there.

[@PeeweeHerman-j2i]

When "THE PROBLEM" starts pointing out the problem

[@ryanmcgaha2008]

Zac as the Head Coach, is not a problem. He has built a great culture in that locker room, they are one of least penalized teams in the league, near the top in least amount of turnovers by offense. He needs work in clock/game management, and I think he should give more control of the offense to the OC.

[@chris-727]

@@ryanmcgaha2008the head coach who starts 0 and 2 every year ain’t a problem ??? You sure about that. Joe is being forced to carry a 200 pound back pack, and it ain’t cool.

[@DWat01]

@@ryanmcgaha2008bad take. Can’t lose to a NE team with a top 5 pick and expect to make the playoffs. He lucked into Joe Burrow and Joe has carried him to any success besides last years 9-8 season which ALSO could have been playoffs if we didn’t start.. wait for it.. 0-2. Taylor is a clown

[@Jag0106]

@@ryanmcgaha2008😂😂😂Zac IS THE PROBLEM. He cost us multiple games with goofy 4th down attempts and never has this team prepared to start the year. The only reason he looks halfway competent is because Joe burrow and Jamar chase are carrying him

[@howardbueker4754]

Bingo

[@peopleschoice5183]

We need a punishing kinda defense that create takeaways. Keeping the ball on the offensive side, chewing up the game clock. which will keep the defense fresher to play that kinda style of smash mouth football. We had that with the Pac-Man jones vontez burfict style of football

[@devonavant3497]

Three straight years 0-2 and 0-3 You Zac have not prepared the team to play!

[@danow11]

facts

[@pdureska7814]

1-11 in record first 2 games of the season for Taylor. Your chance of playoffs 11% starting 0-2 and 2.5% starting 0-3. You fire the coach for those numbers. He got lucky and lightening in a bottle and got to the Super Bowl but its been downhill since then.

[@fredbetts3514]

Good DC options.... Robert Saleh Dennis Allen Wink Martindale Leslie Frazier Steve Wilks Rex Ryan Amoung many others, I just hope Zac doesn't hire some one without defensive coordinator experience.

[@AnthonyMancuso-pt4ru]

Add matt eberflus and al golden. Knowing our history its gonna be rob Livingston 😢

[@RippedMonsterBEAST]

Omg I would kill to have Rex Ryan on teh Bengals as a defensive coordinator

[@DaveysWonderfulWorld]

I really hope it’s Rob Salah, but I think he wants to stay with the Packers

[@milan.2412]

Dennis Allen could be our version of Steve Spag with the Chiefs. Fingers crossed!

[@dalemiller2160]

Don (Wink) Martindale! Tired of Zero pressure except for Tre...

[@sweet_311]

zac you are awful at game management and you put burrow in so many bad spots this year. You cost us multiple games that should've been easy wins. YOU are the one who needs to go! tell brown to sell the team and the both of you can go to the Euro league or something.

[@How2s-N-Stuff]

How did the DB coaches survive? Every DB, that isn't a Rookie, disappointed. Their job is to develop and not one DB improved over last year, Actually some took a step back.

[@chris-727]

Zac knew he had to sacrifice Lou, Frank should of been fired last off season. He also knows all of the pressure is on him this season. No more scape goats buddy.

[@whodeynation7611]

Give up the playbook

[@kingalbert513]

That’s his only problem. He’s not a terrible coach, just a mediocre play caller

[@mylesflores8248]

He’s got a pretty damn good playbook tbh, just not the strongest play caller

[@kingalbert513]

@@mylesflores8248that part

[@whodeynation7611]

@@mylesflores8248 That’s my point, Not necessarily change but, Give the OC the playbook and play calling responsibilities.

[@dustingoff8591]

Yard passing and td passing leader, triple crown reciever, rb who had over 1000 yards from scrimmage. I know people scrutinize the play calling but he’s mad some really good calls we just only judge the bad ones

[@24KLuxury]

We’d be 0-17 if it wasn’t for Burrow making miracle plays. Tee and Chase make bad play calls look like good ones.

[@mitch6962]

ZT always a deer in headlights in game-deciding situations.

[@WhoDey1968]

He’s not good at his job

[@discopotato188]

Lou gonna be OK, his phone was ringing as soon as the news dropped. In 2 more seasons when Zac's contract is up, he will be let go and noone will be calling him. He's keeping his job because the Bengals organization is to cheap to pay him to go away.

[@terrycain3843]

EXACTLY Lou will get a job somewhere and comeback to bite Zach’s ass.Obviously when he’s done in Cincy he won’t get another HC job in the NFL.

[@geohac2456]

can you fire Tobin next? if not convince brown to sell the team. the 3 contracts need to be finished up asap, not in june.

[@skipdreadman8765]

Yeah. Zac should go to the billionaire and convince him that the thing that his father built, the very thing that made... and keeps... his family wealthy; that's what he needs _out_ of his life. Because that's what _you_ would do, isn't it? You'd sell of the thing that keeps your family in Indian Hill in great comfort, right? Yeah. You'd do that. Because you'd be just as smart as a team owner as you are as a fan. You are smarter than all the other hammers in that bag of hammers you fell out of.

[@rolandconnor575]

Mike Brown not paying Ja Marr cost us the Patriots game and the playoffs and more...

[@louiseregan2498]

You nailed it; the problem as I see it ... Mike Brown. All that drama before the season even got started around Tee and Ja'Marr, all those stupid games around Ja'Marr's guaranteed money being put into the third year, two impact players sitting out with injuries etc., etc., etc. The problem is Mike Brown and his inflexible position on guaranteed money and the front office's overuse of the franchise ticket on valued players. Mike Brown ... the major problem!

[@usernamunavailiable]

Jamarr wasn't even in a contract year, so...

[@Tom-h9e]

It’s called being proactive something Mike Brown has never been.

[@sleazym9685]

I feel kind a bad for Lou But Frank should’ve been gone after the Super Bowl

[@RickyFrench72]

Gotta set feelings aside and do what’s best to win a championship!! That’s the problem with this organization now. They make decisions based off feelings.

[@SouthParkMack]

Please fire Zac! He needs to go.

[@kingalbert513]

They gave Marvin 16 years. Not happening

[@SouthParkMack]

@ I agree, however, the saying goes, ‘The fish rots from the head,’ and it couldn’t be more true here-Taylor needs to go. The Bengals need a head coach who can prepare the team to hit the ground running at the start of the season and make smarter in-game decisions. To your point, history tells us this change is unlikely. The Bengals have a track record of holding on to underperforming coaches far too long-Marvin Lewis being the most recent example.

[@usernamunavailiable]

@@SouthParkMack To be fair to Marvin the organization undermined everything he did. He'd develop players only for Mike Brown to let them walk in free agency. I mean just look at a picture of Marvin from his first year and compare it to one from his last.

[@TheSkyWarrior2]

Def on hot seat entering 2025 Seasonn

[@Joel-Serra]

Oh yes, if he starts 0-2 again, he's toast.

[@terrycain3843]

He could go 6-11 next year and they would fire the new DC and Zach would still be HC

[@TheSkyWarrior2]

@ no shot he has to get to payoffs to keep his job

[@metsrus]

This guy is the Jason Voorhees of coaches, can't get rid of him. Always come back for another sequel, that is worse than the one before.

[@bloodyyszn]

i’d give that to marvin lewis 😭

[@CraigMoyer-i9f]

ZT on his end of season discussion with MB. “the understanding that we need to do better, in his own way of doing it”.

[@devinmcculley9200]

Front office should've said you're right there needs to be a change pack it up

[@kingalbert513]

They’re not letting him go. Just relinquish his position to call plays

[@chris-727]

🎯 Joe needs a coach, not a buddy.

[@metsrus]

IT SHOULDA BEEN YOUUU!!!

[@FirBurger98]

Its crazy seeing how much the offense benefits from having both tee and chase, it's very very noticeable when one is missing so it's detrimental we keep both. And Trey carried defense so he's also a must

[@joeaveragefan3062]

Zac went through his book of cliches before this session

[@Muzzlecrowe-li9kt]

😂😂

[@chris-727]

Ppl think you joking. I’m thinking he really effing did.

[@roadtripthrifts]

I feel bad for Lou but after a season like that you have to make a change. He wasn't the reason Taylor-Britt and Stone were getting burned on every play for most of the year but he was too slow to react when guys were clearly struggling out there.

[@JRock8787-c9v]

How about getting your team ready to play the 1st game. Maybe not losing to the Patriots or drafting a DT that actually can play in this league.

[@ryantownsend1015]

I think that they will regret getting rid of Lou it wasn't him it was a terrible safety play that hurt us all year

[@513ovaeverything7]

Some of it was play design as well. I think we got the least amount of pressure on blitzes out of all teams this season

[@BengalsFan2363]

They might but where was the growth of the defense? Steady decline, you bring back Vonn, get G. Stone. you add CTB, Ivy, etc. and you provide no help for Trey. something has to change. Burrow played his a.. off and for what? Defense showed up way too late in the season

[@WhoDey1968]

The change should have started with you, Zac. What a grossly inept organization.

[@glennhalila8279]

I'm sad to see those Coaches go. They've got a lot of Experience. I'm sure Zac is feeling some remorse and if they were as close to him as he said, then he's feeling the pain of having to let go of his Coaches, who are also good friends as well. It's only natural to be friends with your coworkers. At the end of the day, it boils down to business. The business is to win games and win a Super Bowl Ring! That's why I respect Coach Zac Taylor! He wants to win a Ring! Wow, Joe Burrow really shined coming off of that Career threatening wrist injury. He must have had some Super Star Doctors! Plus the Ability to heal himself back to form. I'm sure that he had the "Eye of The Tiger"

[@andrewb8017]

I blame the front office & scouting department. They have let good players walk and done a subpar job drafting. Things went better when they took best available player and they got away from it and missed on those picks. To me coaching changes are cosmetic.

[@JokeWRLD]

We are going to start next year 5-0 and send a message that the slow starting bengals thing is over. This has to be a HUGE wake up call for both Joe and the entire organization to stop procrastinating when it comes to the beginning of the year and signing players early. Imagine how much cheaper Jamar would have been before this season lol

[@DaveTookOver]

Special teams was a mess this season, defense struggled early in the season , they played better when young players got a shot

[@edjones2903]

You KNOW that he's too kind and respectful to throw ANYBODY under the bus.

[@morningstar8651]

If this Bengals organization wastes Joe Burrow’s career with under paid mediocre players, and not keep our star players, with no superbowl chances, then you better not ever ask for another stadium or anything else, and just take the Bengals out of Cincinnati

[@FlixMaker64]

All I can say is, this team is going nowhere as long as he is the head coach! I think he’s a good guy, but good guys don’t get it done. He is out coached every game, he calls horrible plays, he is a horrible time management coach. I didn’t see the Bengals attempt one trick play this season, did they even try any? Their offense is so predictable! We need a good solid coach or we’re going nowhere and Joe will leave when his contract expires and when he does, I’m going with him after 54 years of dedication to this team. I’m done!!

[@louiseregan2498]

The major problem has been losing experienced, performing players like Jesse Bates and DJ Reader. Tee is now being hung-out by contract negotiations together with Ja'Marr. The problem centers around Mike Brown's inflexibility surrounding guaranteed money. Unless Mike Brown backs out of negotiations, or a miracle happens, and he changes his inflexible stance regarding guaranteed money ... nothing will change. Other teams have solved this riddle why can't the Bengals?

[@jamesbozian2139]

I would have been fine with a new head coach as well.

[@charlesh1735]

Wishing only the best for coach Lou,Frank Pollack and Marion Hobby. Those guys been doing it for a long time and helped develop the culture here in Cincy. Wish them best of luck. Now have some work to do. From the top all the way down. We can’t be starting 0-4 or 1-3 ever again.

[@greenthumbmary5970]

The problem is Mike Brown. He's a male Marge Schott. Remember her??? We need to beef up the offensive and defensive lines. Can't do that if you dont want to pay the players.

[@TheWorshipful2008]

I think that's a bit rough😅😅😅 Marge Schott was a monster with the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds never recovered from her racist comments in the 90s.

[@justchillin4065]

Mike makes Zero decisions

[@justchillin4065]

Did you see what we spent on the OL ? Pay attention. Money wasn't the problem. Paying the wrong dudes was

[@greenthumbmary5970]

@justchillin4065 we didn't spend enough on the OL. If we did Joe wouldn't be getting pummeled. Pay attention.

[@greenthumbmary5970]

@justchillin4065 bull💩. He holds the wallet.

[@DanielKarshner]

Saleh, Allen gives you the heat you need to have on Zac also that is needed for this hire NO MATTER WHAT!!!!

[@coolguy4179]

I'll always be amazed of the unique ability NFL coaches and players have of talking a whole lot without saying a damn thing.

[@John6-40]

1. To everyone bashing Taylor, he's mostly in charge of the offense that just finished 6th in points. 2. The only issue I have with Zach is who he hires. He never hires anyone with a wealth of experience for their position. Lou was a DB coach, and his secondaries were mediocre at best in NY. We need a guy with a great and proven track record for once.

[@ronaldfauver1469]

Bengals are my team,I want the best for them....he is not the best for them.the fact that they were 6 in points is like rubbing salt in the wound.

[@7414Fasure]

Sometimes the truth hurts, Zac isn't a Good head coach @ all

[@mikesteele3721]

He’s doing his job! I’m glad to see him pull trigger on Pollack for sure and even Lou to make a change. Want someone grittier and tougher on defense. Right moves! Good to see they want to win

[@Jag0106]

What about Zac Taylor makes you think he’s done his job😂😂😂

[@louiseregan2498]

I agree with you, Mike. I'm praying that Zac hires a coordinator who does have the proven experience to right the defense.

[@justchillin4065]

Now if we could get a real OC to call the plays and a real scout team to evaluate talent

[@awilson8385]

It's a shame you don't have the authority to fire Duke Tobin

[@massonracicot1995]

I have this odd feeling TEE will get FRANCHISE TAGGED AGAIN. But it doesn’t make sense.: just sign him on a 3-4 year contract. Tee already said he will take a pay cut happily.

[@kaironsmith6821]

Why is it that the head coach Zac Taylor himself wasn't the first person fired from this coaching staff? He's the main reason why the team isn't ready to go from the first game of the season.

[@louiseregan2498]

What do you suggest to get the Bengals "prepared" for the beginning of the season?

[@Smi77y1]

Can we get better at 4th and 1 and especially 4th and goal please? Also never ever rush only 3 for the love of god.

[@riley8525]

We gotta start a petition to get him outta here!

[@TravisCropper-gt1no]

I'm not mad with the firing, but this has the potential to wreck next season. It's going to be very important they get the right people to take over the job, and quickly so they can be acclimated and start working right away

[@80swerethebest]

All you fools must have forgotten the Bengals hadn't had a playoff win since 1990.This guy is a blessing under the tyranny of Old Brown.

[@billys3463]

“Not a decision we took lightly” “We only started thinking about this at the end of the season” So you made this “tough decision” in less than a day? Seems like you took it lightly.

[@BSC419.]

The dude is a straight liar. He lies about everything

[@Aaron-fo1sy]

People do realize that things that there that are said publicly and actual thoughts and decisions behind closed doors right?

[@sonnymaupin9267]

Should fire himself as play caller

[@GlazeEm]

They should’ve fired you as well!!

[@hugh-jasole]

Who exactly do you think would be better 😂. Ben Johnson aint coming here thats for sure youre dreaming if you think you could get someone like him.

[@JacobBrinck]

Josh McDaniels as offensive coordinator and he only calls the plays. Jack Del Rio defensive coordinator. Look what he did in Denver.

[@WhoDey1968]

The audacity of this guy

[@johnbach2380]

what you want him to do. Fire himself? 🤣

[@DaveysWonderfulWorld]

@@johnbach2380yes thanks Sherlock

[@kingalbert513]

@@johnbach2380😂😂😂

[@johnbach2380]

@@DaveysWonderfulWorld Take that up with Mike Brown. I think that would make more sense. Coaches usually don't fire themselves... Watson.

[@bryansimmons913]

They needed to go. Did you see the defense? Wasn't worth a fuck this year

[@cb4j]

This same team without Burrow, without a triple crown WR1, without the sacks leader went 9-8 last year and it was a harder schedule.

[@TheWorshipful2008]

I didn't think about that.

[@Crispychicken4u]

“Lou has been doing this for 6 years now .And he’s the reason why we’ve had this success”what!? 😮

[@adrianrafaelmagana804]

ZT should have been fired, this talent could take almost any coach to 9-8 record. I'm sick of ZT holding us back

[@imuhbuckeye4696]

Things ZAC could do better: Timeout management. Passes on 3rd down to the LOS. Motivate under performers. Enhance players situational awareness (ie 4th and 17 = no PI). Find a way to fix our placekicking woes. Get the tough yard on the ground. Pack Volsen's bag.

[@lukeatallah771]

We need a kicker, consistent and accountable. And why are we starting so slow.

[@bangalvision7246]

How about you make a change and start the season by having the team ready to go.

[@shandongriffin658]

When is Zac Taylor contract up??

[@firebatfit]

This next year. Hes gone if they have another season like this one. He knows that and that's why he's making changes

[@americanpatriot27]

I get tired of the reporters asking softball questions. Ask real questions and put Taylor on the hot seat. Ask him how close he thinks he is to being fired. Ask him about the close games that were lost due to poor clock management and play calls! That’s falls on him.

[@druzzle27]

Why aren’t you stepping down? You are the head coach! Why cant we retain any of our good players?

[@VulpineKING]

Every team misses tackles and gets caught flat-footed in the secondary-it happens. The Bengals couldn't stop the run, and way too often, they were a step behind and not even looking for the ball until it was too late. From my sofa :o) Good luck next year!

[@DZCARDZ]

I will support Zac’s decisions. Now, it all falls on you if things do not get better.

[@joshuafaulkner7345]

No one wants to not do what we did this year on offense. Yes, Zac, it's okay to drop back and throw it 80% of the time if you have Burrow, Chase, Higgins and Geseki. I don't want to get up 13-3 and start running the ball more. We were unstoppable throwing the ball when everyone knew we were throwing the ball. Get better Guards and we can throw the ball 90% of the time. Zac, there is not need to have a balanced offense when you're spending 90 million on your QB and top two receivers. Throw the F N Ball.

[@brianhk753]

Not 1 shred of accountability from this guy

[@bermudabengal]

now we gotta waste another half-season having def players learning a new system!!!🤨

[@prestoncurry8017]

We did need a change and do need a change. You... From being our head coach

[@codyrichmond3097]

Bengals fan base getting worse and worse. Defense plays bad and everyone cries Fire Lou fire Zac. Lou gets fired LOU WASNT THE PROBLEM ZAC WAS. Get out of here. All of those coaches let go were part of the problem. Hopefully we hire some good coaches that will bring some change!

[@sarahwagner8809]

Zac, as the head coach, is ultimately responsible- he should have been on top of all the coaches before the season fell apart. The start of the season is ALL Zac and he should consider moving on.

[@JosephDavis-p8p]

Now just keep the core offense together and over haul the defense and win a super bowl

[@bermudabengal]

FIRST TIME EVER.....season passing leader....season receiving leader (triple crown)....season sack leader.......ALL ON ONE TEAM TOGETHER IN A SEASON!!!!!! .......to then miss the playoffs.......THATS AN ABSOLUTE SIGN OF A BAD HEAD COACH!!!!!!🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@farkbodark7462]

If the bengals pay Trey, tee and Jamarr, how will their defense get better? The reason why Brady was able to be so successful is because he MADE the wide receivers elite. If we are constantly having to pay wideouts massive dollars, we will be handcuffed. Another organization may not have an issue with paying folks - but based on history, this one does.

[@codykott4499]

I cant wait for u to be fired zak. Ive been on ur side for 4 years of stupidity, shame on u for scapegoating ur best hire. Anarumo wasnt as much to blame as u r. Super bowl appearance or ur fired next year

[@user-gc7rq9sz2e]

After the SB season everybody was afraid of loosing Lou. He didn’t get support from the Front Office to get the players. If you sack him you have to sack Zac aswell. I am afraid if Joe does not adjust his contract we loose Chase and Higgins.

[@edjones2903]

Zac, I like you a lot, and I support you, but my three criticisms of you are: 1- Not playing Vets/starters at least a full first half of EVERY preseason game. 2- Making poor choices on "going for it" on the WRONG SIDE (ours) of the 50 yard line. 3- Not going for "3" enough. Adding up those FGs Can lead to wins. We had TWO loses because our opponents did, and you didn't. Bravado is nice but.... TAKE THE POINTS in close games!!! Other than that, I agree with these firings.

[@BJA1127]

He gave the same answer to the majority of questions asked!! Geez!! "We will evaluate the best fit...." "We needed to make a change". Notice he skirted around the question of lack of defensive draft picks not being developed,

[@jasontoms7601]

Either Zac or the other coaches...he saved his skin..

[@donnalambert7674]

Yes we do, you!

[@pRODIGAL_sKEPTIC]

We'll see if the moves are the right ones but I'm just glad they didn't pussyfoot around like they usually do & got that job open on day 1!

[@kerryklopfstein4260]

Fire the entire organization if they can’t see where the problem starts. Taylor, Tobin to name a couple. Pollack should have even gone years ago, a couple of tackling dummies at guard. The position we’re always in is because you don’t get the team ready, Burrow saved your job.

[@watchmanwilliam8396]

I liked the offense and I think the right changes were made!

[@DerrickBTV]

He should be gone next

[@jesseray513]

I’m not sure what more you expect from the office you had the number one quarterback number one wide receiver and a good young, running back starting to shine

[@Robthebengalguy]

Hey Zack don't forget to evaluate yourself because after you thought long and hard about firing Pollock and Anarumo..... Maybe you should fire yourself you cost us several games this year by your play calling and by your decisions at crucial times in the game so I think you need to take a hard look at yourself and pass the torch to someone else

[@L3tsFnGoDumDuM]

Do u think the bengals start off slow cuz the starters don’t play preseason or only a drive while other teams have their starters play nearly the whole game? So by the time the season starts the first 4 games is basically like preseason for the team cuz they’re trying to get chemistry down

[@Catking076]

Translation: Burrow said so