The Cincinnati Bengals are searching for a new defensive coordinator following the departure of Lou Anarumo. Head coach Zac Taylor has stated that he wants a coordinator who understands the competitive nature of the AFC North division. While experienced NFL defensive coordinators like Robert Saleh and Dennis Allen have been mentioned, Taylor is reportedly open to considering college coaches as well. The Bengals plan to interview multiple candidates before making a final decision.
What about former NFL head coaches that are proven defensive coordinator s like Robert Saleh or Dennis Allen? It doesn't sound like the Bengals will go that route. That doesn't mean they haven't discussed Allen or Saleh, but they aren't expected to interview either coach at this point.
Brandon Staley is another coach that has been mentioned by some, but it doesn't sound like he's in the mix as of now.That doesn't mean they don't want someone with experience. Graham has been a defensive coordinator for three different organizations and worked closely with Bill Belichick and Brian Flores. Covington got his first taste of being a defensive coordinator this season with the Patriots. He was also the defensive line coach in New England from 2020-23. It's reasonable to think Covington could be a candidate for the defensive line job as well. Ultimately, head coach Zac Taylor will make this hire. Of course, the Bengals' front office will be part of the process. What is he looking for? “They get the most out of the players, certainly. And I think you got to understand our division that we play in," Taylor said Monday. "That's going to dictate, really, where you end up at the end of the season. And so I think this division is different. I think when people come and they play all four teams in this division, they feel that immediately. And so you're certainly need a coordinator that has an understanding of that. There’s plenty of the guys in the league that have been around the block, that have done that, and I'll go through the process and find the right one." That doesn't mean it'll be a coach that's currently in the NFL ranks. The Bengals will likely bring in multiple college coaches before making a final decision. They appear to be casting a wide net and want to make sure they find the right coach to lead the defense moving forward.Related: Joe Burrow Sends ANOTHER Message to Bengals' Front OfficeBest Player in Football: Joe Burrow Gets Ringing Endorsement for MVP Following Clutch Performance vs Denver Broncos'Sometime You Eat A S*** Sandwich' - Broncos CB Riley Moss Sums Up Outing Against Bengals, Tee Higgins Look: Cincinnati Bengals to Play Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday Night Football in Reguarl Season Finale for Both Teams Playing on One Leg: Orlando Brown Jr. Shares Details of Broken Leg, His Ability to Play Through the PainBengals WR Tee Higgins Talks Emotions, Gratitude and Mistakes After What Could Be His Final Home Game with TeamJames Rapien is the publisher of Bengals On SI. He's also the host of the Locked on Bengals podcast and Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. The Cincinnati native also wrote a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals called Enter The Jungle. Prior to joining Bengals On SI, Rapien worked at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati
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