Zac Taylor should have higher-profile options in filling the position than when he took over as head coach in 2019.

Look: Three Ideal Candidates for Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Coordinator Job. The Bengals should seriously consider these three candidates.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor now begins the hiring search for a new defensive coordinator after firing Lou Anarumo (and a handful of other coaches). While the top Bengals defensive coordinator candidates are major names, Taylor told reporters on Monday that many things will go into the hiring process.