Is today the day Al Golden becomes the Bengals defensive coordinator?
Today could be a big day for the Cincinnati Bengals, who appear close to hiring Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden to the same position.
Following the Fighting Irish’s national championship loss to Ohio State, Golden is now free to leave for the Bengals if that’s what he ultimately chooses to do. It’s unclear how fast this process could move and if Golden will be brought in for a formal interview before a possible hiring is made, or if Zac Taylor has already seen enough to make the move official if Golden is ready.
Come chat about it in today’s open thread, and check out the morning news below!
Bengals News
Former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo finds a new home before Cincinnati officially hires his replacement
Anarumo lands not too far away from Cincinnati.
Bengals Hire Scott Peters as Offensive Line Coach
With an eye to division play, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor has tapped offensive line guru Bill Callahan disciple Scott Peters to coach his line.
Bengals’ new offensive line coach comes with a background Cincinnati knows well, but there’s a big question hanging over him
Cincinnati hires a former assistant from the AFC North.
Bengals impending free agent makes a decision that clearly foreshadows his plans for free agency
He’s looking to cash in while he can.
Cincinnati Bengals praised for OL coach pick ahead of key offseason
Some major reactions to the big Bengals coaching news.
New Bengals Assistant Coach Scott Peters Mixes Martial Arts With Art Of Blocking
Jim McNally, the Bengals’ Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive line coach and among the first to reach guru status, has to hand it to Scott Peters.
Bengals need to take key lesson from Chiefs to get back to contending
The truth hurts…but the Bengals need to get this right.
NFL News
NFL community honors legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day
The NFL community took to social media on Monday to honor the life and legacy of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day.
NFL won’t instruct officials to throw flags for pulling runners
On Sunday, officials in the Ravens-Bills game didn’t throw a flag on Buffalo guard O’Cyrus Torrence for pulling running back James Cook into the end zone.
Most concerning flaw for each Divisional Round winner; top offseason need for each eliminated team
In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha reveals the biggest flaw for each of the NFL teams that advanced to Championship Sunday and the most pressing offseason need for each of the squads that lost during the Divisional Round.
Lamar Jackson, Ravens bemoan missed opportunities in loss to Bills, defend Mark Andrews
The Baltimore Ravens once again came up short in the playoffs, suffering a brutal loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in which they committed multiple turnovers. Lamar Jackson and others bemoned the missed opportunites, while defending veteran Mark Andrew
Lions’ Ben Johnson as coach agrees to become Bears’ coach
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has agreed to a deal to become the Bears’ next head coach.
Cooper Kupp plans to play next season, unsure of Rams future
Cooper Kupp said Monday there is “no doubt” in his mind that he wants to play football next season but acknowledged that might not be in Los Angeles.
