How history, contracts, results, relationships and unique organizational dynamics will affect ownership's decisions.

If the Bengals move on from Zac Taylor, they probably force their way to the top of the vacancies list for the top candidates.

Welp, Zac Taylor doesn't have the support of '90s singer Nick Lachey. Lachey called for the Cincinnati Bengals to fire their head coach as the Baltimore Ravens dominated the Bengals in a 24-0 loss at home on Sunday, Dec. 14.

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow voiced his confidence in the Bengals' coaching staff following Sunday's 24-0 loss to the Ravens. The loss was one of the worst of the Burrow era and certainly opens the door to speculation about head coach Zac Taylor's future in Cincinnati, among others.

The Baltimore Ravens saw key lineman Ronnie Stanley suffer an injury against the Bengals, and John Harbaugh gave a vague update.

Burrow has been at the center of scrutiny since his Dec. 11 midweek news conference at Paycor Stadium in which he discussed the matter of fun in his career. That opened the door for discussion and commentary about whether or not his relationship with the Bengals was harmonious.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor knows criticism of him and his staff exists and is growing, but he's sound-proofing his bubble with bricks.