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Al Golden leaves Notre Dame to return to the Cincinnati Bengals as defensive coordinator
Al Golden agreed to return to the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday after three seasons as Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator.
Cincinnati Bengals announce Al Golden as next defensive coordinator
The Cincinnati Bengals made it official with new defensive coordinator Al Golden on Thursday.
Report: Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor 'Paused' Defensive Coordinator Search to Speak With Al Golden
Report: Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor 'Paused' Defensive Coordinator Search to Speak With Al Golden
Zac Taylor: We are excited to welcome back Al Golden as defensive coordinator
Reports emerged that Golden, who spent the last three seasons as Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator, was the frontrunner to replace former coordinator Lou Anarumo. Golden then interviewed the Bengals after Notre Dame lost the CFP National Championship Game earlier this week and subsequently informed the program he was departing.
Bengals' Zac Taylor reveals what he's looking for in new defensive coordinator
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor now begins the hiring search for a new defensive coordinator after firing Lou Anarumo (and a handful of other coaches). While the top Bengals defensive coordinator candidates are major names, Taylor told reporters on Monday that many things will go into the hiring process.
Bengals officially hire Al Golden as new defensive coordinator
The Cincinnati Bengals made the hire of Al Golden as the team's new defensive coordinator official on Thursday afternoon. Head coach Zac Taylor fired Lou Anarumo immediately after the season and held a limited search in hiring his replacement. It was clear from the begining that Taylor wanted to hire Golden for the position.
Bengals hiring Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden for same job in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator job has been open for more than two weeks now, but there hasn't been much movement on a possible hiring and now we know why: The team was waiting for Notre Dame to finish its season.
Look: Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor Attends Cincinnati-Kansas Basketball Game
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor acknowledges fans after the victory over the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kati
Cincinnati Bengals Get Timeline Update in Potential Defensive Coordinator Hiring
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.
Zac Taylor hires Scott Peters as new offensive line coach for Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Tayor has made his first hire since firing four coaches following the season. On Monday, ...
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Zac Taylor, Bengals front office 'all on the same page' ahead of critical offseason
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor indicated he and his bosses were aligned in their thinking heading into a pivotal offseason, saying he and the Bengals higher-ups are in "lockstep." ...
Bengals great offers Zac Taylor advice on how to fix team
The Cincinnati Bengals are notoriously slow starters under head coach Zac Taylor. Naturally, that's one of the biggest pieces ...
Cincinnati Bengals Projected to Add High-Upside DB in Recent Mock Draft
The Cincinnati Bengals address the team's need at defensive back with an intriguing selection in a recent mock draft.
Look: Surprising Zac Taylor Stat Says A Lot About Bengals and Rest of AFC North
Jan 4, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor reacts to an interference call on the Bengals against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure ...