Before he was let go, Bengals players noted that Lou Anarumo’s simplifying things fueled some of the late-season success for the unit. Now, players like Logan Wilson are looking forward to Golden keeping things simple, too.

CINCINNATI — A to Z Sports NFL analyst Ryan Roberts loves what Al Golden could bring to the Bengals defense this coming season. Roberts noted his even-keel approach and smart consistency in an interview with ESPN 1530's Mo Egger.

CINCINNATI — Bengals veteran linebacker Logan Wilson is excited about his old position coach taking over as Cincinnati's defensive coordinator.

ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Wednesday afternoon that Golden, the defensive coordinator for Notre Dame this season, has informed the school of his decision to join the Bengals.

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

Zac Taylor and the Cincinnati Bengals will have a familiar face as their next defensive coordinator. Al Golden agreed to return to Cincinnati on Wednesday after three seasons as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator,

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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.

One of the biggest reasons the Cincinnati Bengals went back to Al Golden, this time as a defensive coordinator, is due to the hope his proximity to colleg

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.

The Cincinnati Bengals plan to hire a new defensive coordinator with Al Golden this week, yet the process has come under fire. While Zac Taylor and