Bengals coach Zac Taylor mentioned division familiarity as a criteria for DC, so Al Golden understands his challenge.

The Cincinnati Bengals continued their busy offseason with the introduction of newly-hired defensive coordinator, Al Golden, formerly of Notre Dame.

New Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden arrives with some key strengths of his own. His predecessor, Lou Anarumo, had an almost uncanny ability to throw out a by-the-opponent amoeba defense and give quarterbacks as Patrick Mahomes fits.

Jan 19, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball against Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) during the second quarter in a 2025 AFC divisional round game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images / Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

The Bengals named Scott Peters as offensive line coach and Michael McCarthy as assistant offensive line coach.

The Cincinnati Bengals have announced the hiring of two new offensive line coaches. Scott Peters and Michael McCarthy have been named to the Bengals coaching staff. We have named Scott Peters as offensive line coach and Michael McCarthy as assistant offensive line coach. 📰: https://t.co/d66U2i7phw pic.twitter.com/N1T9QXOCqR

Garrett has somewhat of a point. The Browns’ 3-14 record doesn’t reflect the talent of their roster, but it does represent their rudderless quarterback situation. In 2025, defenders like Denzel Ward and Greg Newsome will be back from injuries, while offensive playmakers like Jerry Jeudy and David Njoku can build on solid 2024 seasons.

The Cincinnati Bengals have named their new offensive line coach and assistant coach. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Bengals named Scott Peters as the offensive line coach and Michael McCarthy as the assistant offensive line coach on Monday,

Head Coach Kevin Stefanski will begin next season as the offensive play caller in Cleveland. The Bengals’ new defensive coordinator wants to help them start faster in September.

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals hired Scott Peters as offensive line coach and Michael McCarthy as assistant offensive line coach Monday. Peters replaces Frank Pollack, who was an assistant on Zac Taylor's staff for four seasons (2021-24). Pollack also coached the Bengals offensive line in 2018, which was Marvin Lewis' final season.

The Cleveland Browns hold the second pick in the upcoming NFL and are in desperate need of getting the pick right. The Browns went 3-15 in a year where many analysts, fans, and pundits expected them to challenge the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens for AFC North supremacy.

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