As the NFL draft approaches, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor finds himself on a precarious hot seat. Despite having elite talent like Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase, the Bengals fell short of the playoffs with a 9-8 record last season. Analysts point to the team's underwhelming defense and Taylor's inability to leverage high-profile offensive talent as key reasons for concern.

Expectations for the Bengals are high, especially with Burrow in the prime of his career. Taylor has had the opportunity to reshape his coaching staff but faces pressure to deliver results quickly. Another missed postseason could jeopardize his future in Cincinnati, especially given the franchise's history of slow starts, which have often derailed promising campaigns.