Bengals Hire Notre Dame DC Al Golden to Fix Defense

Bengals' playbook will see some changes under new DC Al Golden
While there will be some similarities to Lou Anarumo’s playbook, such as the base nickel 4-2, he told Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com that other parts of the playbook will be ripped up and redone.
5 things to know about Al Golden, the Bengals' new defensive coordinator
Following the now-concluded regime of former Bengals coordinator Lou Anarumo, Golden returns to Cincinnati a rejuvenated coach following a highly successful period as defensive coordinator of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Here are five things to know about Golden, his past influences and his latest work in the game.
Logan Wilson's recollection of Al Golden is just what Bengals fans want to hear about Cincinnati's new defensive coordinator
Hammering it home as soon as possible would become a feather in Al Golden's cap. Now that Golden is taking over for Anarumo as Cincinnati's defensive coordinator, the expectation is to carry that momentum from December into the offseason and beyond.
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.
Bengals expected to hire Notre Dame’s Al Golden as defensive coordinator: Source
Cincinnati is finalizing a deal to hire Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden to run its defense. Golden helped lead the Fighting Irish to Monday night’s College Football Playoff national championship game where they lost to Ohio State. He is expected to officially sign with the team on Thursday.
Jersey Shore native Al Golden returning to NFL as Bengals DC, after Notre Dame playoff run
Former Red Bank Catholic star Al Golden, fresh off Notre Dame's run to the CFP title game, is returning to the NFL as Bengals defensive coordinator
Bengals to hire Al Golden as next defensive coordinator
The Cincinnati Bengals have hired Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden as the next defensive coordinator of the franchise, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Wednesday. Golden currently serves as Notre Dame’s defensive coordinator after two years on head coach Zac Taylor’s staff from 2020-21.
Bengals, DC Al Golden face AFC North challenge
Bengals coach Zac Taylor mentioned division familiarity as a criteria for DC, so Al Golden understands his challenge.
Bengals' Defensive Struggles: Meet New DC Al Golden & His Challenge Ahead
The Bengals couldn’t stop anyone this season. They needed a new voice on the defensive end. In came the Defensive Coordinator from Notre Dame, Al Golden. Can Golden Make This Defense A Formidable One?
Reports: Bengals bringing back Al Golden as DC
The Cincinnati Bengals are hiring former position coach Al Golden as their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network and ESPN reported Wednesday.
Bengals Officially Hire Notre Dame DC Al Golden For DC Opening
The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have officially hired Notre Dame DC Al Golden for their vacant DC role. Bengals HC Zac Taylor issued the following statement on Golden: “Al is a very highly regarded coach,
'I'll Be Curious' - Logan Wilson Gives Opening Thoughts on Al Golden as Bengals Defensive Coordinator
CINCINNATI — Bengals veteran linebacker Logan Wilson is excited about his old position coach taking over as Cincinnati's ...
Underrated strength made Al Golden a no-brainer for Bengals
New Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden arrives with some key strengths of his own. His predecessor, Lou ...
Bengals hire Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden for same job in Cincinnati
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Sources: Cincinnati Bengals Cornerbacks Coach Charles Burks to Return in 2025
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Bengals hire Al Golden as their defensive coordinator
Al Golden's return to the Cincinnati Bengals was made official Thursday, with the franchise announcing he was hired as ...