Bengals coach Zac Taylor mentioned division familiarity as a criteria for DC, so Al Golden understands his challenge.

The Cincinnati Bengals continued their busy offseason with the introduction of newly-hired defensive coordinator, Al Golden, formerly of Notre Dame.

New Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden arrives with some key strengths of his own. His predecessor, Lou Anarumo, had an almost uncanny ability to throw out a by-the-opponent amoeba defense and give quarterbacks as Patrick Mahomes fits.

Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball against Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) during the second quarter in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images / Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

The Bengals named Scott Peters as offensive line coach and Michael McCarthy as assistant offensive line coach.

The Cincinnati Bengals have announced the hiring of two new offensive line coaches. Scott Peters and Michael McCarthy have been named to the Bengals coaching staff. We have named Scott Peters as offensive line coach and Michael McCarthy as assistant offensive line coach. 📰: https://t.co/d66U2i7phw pic.twitter.com/N1T9QXOCqR

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Head Coach Kevin Stefanski will begin next season as the offensive play caller in Cleveland. The Bengals’ new defensive coordinator wants to help them start faster in September.

According to our partners at WLWT, the Cincinnati Bengals have announced the hiring of two new offensive line coaches. First reported by NFL Media’s Ian

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A former Bengals coach has found a new job with an AFC foe. Linebackers coach James Bettcher was let go by Cincinnati in early January along with defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. Now Bettcher is reportedly re-joining Anarumo in the same role with the Indianapolis Colts.

The Cincinnati Bengals hired Scott Peters as offensive line coach and Michael McCarthy as assistant offensive line coach Monday.

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Meet Al Golden, the new defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals. Golden’s 280-mile journey back to Cincinnati from South Bend, Indiana began at 5 a.m. Thursday. When he saw Paycor Stadium sitting in the distance, he knew he was home, he said.