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Bengals Hire Al Golden to Revitalize Defense

1/22/2025

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Summary

Bengals Hire Golden

The Cincinnati Bengals are turning to Al Golden, a familiar face, for their defensive coordinator role after Notre Dame's National Championship defeat. With Golden previously coaching Bengals linebackers, he emerges as the top choice to succeed Lou Anarumo, as the team seeks to revitalize a defense that faltered during the 2024 season.

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Colts Hire Anarumo

The Indianapolis Colts have made a bold move by hiring Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator, stepping in for Gus Bradley. Anarumo, renowned for his creative defensive tactics during his time with the Cincinnati Bengals, aims to breathe new life into the Colts' faltering defense, which has faced challenges in recent seasons.

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Historical Context

The Cincinnati Bengals' choice of Al Golden as defensive coordinator echoes a rich coaching lineage. Golden previously guided Bengals linebackers and follows Lou Anarumo, who revitalized defenses. This mirrors Notre Dame's coaching transitions, notably after their 2012 national championship loss, emphasizing resilience and strategic evolution in football.

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Bengals Hire Golden

The Cincinnati Bengals are turning to Al Golden, a familiar face, for their defensive coordinator role after Notre Dame's National Championship defeat. With Golden previously coaching Bengals linebackers, he emerges as the top choice to succeed Lou Anarumo, as the team seeks to revitalize a defense that faltered during the 2024 season.

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