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Bengals Fire Coaches After Second Straight Playoff Miss

1/6/2025

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In a bold move, the Cincinnati Bengals have let go of defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and several other coaches following a disappointing second straight year without playoff action. Anarumo, who joined in 2019, faced challenges with a struggling defense this season. The team also bid farewell to offensive line coach Frank Pollack, linebackers coach James Bettcher, and defensive line coach Marion Hobby.

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Story summary

In a bold move, the Cincinnati Bengals have let go of defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and several other coaches following a disappointing second straight year without playoff action. Anarumo, who joined in 2019, faced challenges with a struggling defense this season. The team also bid farewell to offensive line coach Frank Pollack, linebackers coach James Bettcher, and defensive line coach Marion Hobby.