Three ideal candidates for the Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator position

Black Monday, The Cincinnati Bengals fired Lou Anarumo and embarked on a nationwide search for its next defensive coordinator. After six years under the Anarumo government, a fresh start could be beneficial for both sides.

While they can’t ignore the improvements needed regarding defensive personnel, having a fresh voice with new and innovative ideas could maximize the defensive core that already exists. This is the most coveted country coordinator positionpartly due to the offensive firepower that currently exists.

Here are my top 3 candidates for the position:

Robert Saleh, former Jets head coach and 49ers defensive coordinator

Former head coach of the New York Jets. Their defensive units always seem to play hard and be prepared. What is also intriguing about Saleh is that he is a former head coach who has a passionate personality that is necessary to contrast Zac Taylor’s approach.

He could also likely offer assistance in terms of clock management and other aspects of game-day operations that have been growth areas for Taylor. He is currently an offensive consultant for the Green Bay Packers and spent four years as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator under Kyle Shanahan. He is currently in play for some of the head coaching vacancies, however, adding a former head coach with defensive pedigree could pay dividends on multiple fronts.

Tosh Lupoi, Oregon defensive coordinator and linebackers coach

The evolution of the NFL has led to more elements and concepts of the college game being implemented in today’s NFL. As a result, names like Tosh Lupoi continue to be mentioned in coaching circles based on the consistent performance of his units. Known for his manic work ethic, innovative mind, and passionate yet competitive spirit. He’s someone who could have a “Jesse Minter” type of trajectory. Coach Dan Lanning, another name buzzing among NFL owners, calls him “one of the best defensive minds in the country.”

Lupoi just wrapped up the season as defensive coordinator at Oregon, where the team finished 13-1. They posted the second undefeated regular season in school history led in part by a stellar defense. Before becoming defensive coordinator at Oregon, he spent time coaching the defensive front with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cleveland Browns and Atlanta Falcons.

Prior to that, he spent five years at Alabama, where he developed multiple future NFL starters. His units were consistently among the best in the country. In 2017, the Crimson Tide led the nation in scoring defense, total defense, and rushing defense, while ranking second in passing efficiency. He rose to become the Co-Defensive Coordinator and played signal caller in 2016 and 2017 en route to winning two National Championships.

Patrick Graham, Raiders defensive coordinator

The former Yale defensive lineman was most recently the Raiders’ defensive coordinator. He Interviewed for Bengals job Tuesday.

Last offseason he interviewed with the Los Angeles Chargers and Seattle Seahawks for their head coaching position. He is also scheduled to interview for Jacksonville’s head coaching vacancy in the coming days. Their defensive unit this season performed admirably despite a multitude of injuries. Ironically, the Raiders were tied for 25th in the NFL in points allowed with, you guessed it, the Cincinnati Bengals. That unit was also No. 15 in passing yards, No. 13 against the run and No. 21 in sacks. He was groomed under the Bill Belichick tree and worked with Belichick and Brian Flores.

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