How the Bengals could go 12-5 in 2021 The positivity was certainly flowing in our schedule review with Bengals team reporter Marisa Contipelli. But not without good reason. The Cincinnati Bengals have only won six games their first two years under coach Zac Taylor. But don’t be surprised if the 38-year-old coach doubles his career wins this year, says team reporter Marisa Contipelli. She joined me and John Sheeran to talk about the schedule release and make (very early) season predictions. While Sheeran foresees the team taking a big leap, he doesn’t think they’ll be a top team. He, thus, anticipates the team going 8-9.