Cincinnati has a prime candidate in Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden, who was the club's linebacker coach in 2020 and 2021 under Taylor's staff. Just last night, Golden competed in the national championship against Ohio State. While Notre Dame lost to a buzzsaw of a Buckeyes squad, Golden's defense was remarkable this season.

Cincinnati needed to play defense throughout the season as if they were playing the Chiefs every week, whom Lou Anarumo always seemed to have his defense prepared to play. Four his six defenses finished in the bottom third of the NFL in scoring defense,

The Indianapolis Colts found their new defensive leader, as they announced the hiring of former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo for the role on Tuesday. Anarumo replaces the departed Gus Bradley,

The Cincinnati Bengals have addressed the offensive line coaching positions with two hires. Monday, the Bengals announced the hire of Scott Peters as offensive line coach, with Michael McCarthy coming along as assistant line coach.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Tayor has made his first hire since firing four coaches following the season. On Monday, the team announced Scott Peters as its new offensive line coach and Mike McCarthy as an assistant offensive line coach.