Cincinnati Bengals head coach history
Zac Taylor
Taylor is the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals since the 2019 season, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2021-2022) and had a 5-2 record under Coach Taylor in playoff games. In 2021, the Cincinnati Bengals faced off against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI. The Bengals lost, 20-23.
Marvin Lewis
Lewis was the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2003-2018 seasons, a total of sixteen years. Lewis' record as the team's head coach was 131-122-3, making him the second-most successful head coach in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (2005, 2009, 2011-2015) and had a 0-7 record under Coach Lewis in playoff games.
Dick LeBeau
LeBeau was the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2001-2002 seasons, a total of two years. LeBeau's record as the team's head coach was 8-24-0, making him the least successful head coach in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Bruce Coslet
Coslet was the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1997-2000 seasons, a total of four years.
David Shula
Shula was the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1992-1996 seasons, a total of five years. Shula's record as the team's head coach was 19-52-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Sam Wyche
Wyche was the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1984-1991 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1988, 1990) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Wyche in playoff games. In 1988, the Cincinnati Bengals faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIII. The Bengals lost, 16-20.
Forrest Gregg
Gregg was the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980-1983 seasons, a total of four years. Gregg's record as the team's head coach was 32-25-0, making him the most successful head coach in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1981-1982) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Gregg in playoff games. In 1981, the Cincinnati Bengals faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XVI. The Bengals lost, 21-26.
Homer Rice
Rice was the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1979 season. Rice's record as the team's head coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful head coach in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Bill Johnson
Johnson was the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1976-1978 seasons, a total of three years. Johnson's record as the team's head coach was 22-22-0, making him the third-most successful head coach in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Paul Brown
Brown was the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1968-1975 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1970, 1973, 1975) and had a 0-3 record under Coach Brown in playoff games.
Cincinnati Bengals head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Taylor | 2019-2024 | 40-49-1 | 45.0% | 5-2 |
| Marvin Lewis | 2003-2018 | 131-122-3 | 51.8% | 0-7 |
| Dick LeBeau | 2001-2002 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Bruce Coslet | 1997-2000 | 14-37-0 | 27.5% | 0-0 |
| David Shula | 1992-1996 | 19-52-0 | 26.8% | 0-0 |
| Sam Wyche | 1984-1991 | 61-66-0 | 48.0% | 3-2 |
| Forrest Gregg | 1980-1983 | 32-25-0 | 56.1% | 2-2 |
| Homer Rice | 1979 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Bill Johnson | 1976-1978 | 22-22-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Paul Brown | 1968-1975 | 55-56-1 | 49.6% | 0-3 |
Cincinnati Bengals head coach facts
- Paul Brown was the first head coach in Bengals history in 1968.
- Marvin Lewis coached the most seasons as the Bengals's head coach at sixteen seasons.
- Zac Taylor is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2019 season.