Week In Review: Presented by TriHealth
The Bengals hired Lou Anarumo as its new defensive coordinator. Anarumo is a 30-year coaching veteran with the last seven coming in the defensive backfields of the Giants and Dolphins. Find out what Anarumo will bring to the Bengals defense and how he's an ideal coach for head coach Zac Taylor.
From the 2018 season, a look back at some of the best player entrances at Paul Brown Stadium.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jeff Driskel takes the field before an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick (27) reacts as he runs onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018 at Paul Brown Stadium. (NFL Photos via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) enters the field during player introductions prior to a week 2 NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 34-23. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) takes the field with a member of the armed forces before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cincinnati. (NFL Photos via AP)
Defensive tackle Andrew Billings runs out onto the field at Paul Brown Stadium before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) takes the field before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
The Bengals run out of the tunnel before the 2018 regular season home opener against the Baltimore Ravens.
The Bengals run out onto the field during a week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap takes the field before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) runs onto the field prior to a week 2 NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 34-23. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson (90) runs onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018 in Cincinnati. (NFL Photos via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals offensive guard Alex Redmond (62) runs onto the field prior to a week 2 NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 34-23. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
The Bengals defense comes out onto the field before the week 12 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.
Bengals Defense Now Skipping To Lou
Taylor likes the fact that Anarumo has worked in various 4-3 schemes that has some similarities to the scheme the Bengals ran so effectively under Mike Zimmer with the Double A gap blitz and taking advantage of press corners. A deeper dive into what Anarumo's coaching style and strategy will be next season for the Bengals.
5 Fun Facts: Get To Know Brian Callahan
For offensive coordinator Brian Callahan to carve out a football coaching career of his own, he needed to create his unique path thanks to building strong working relationships and thinking outside-the-box as a teacher. Learn more about the Bengals' new offensive coodinator and what he brings to the sidelines.
Taylors Pressed For Success
Press Taylor, one of the men credited with the biggest trick play in Super Bowl history known as "Philly Special," via his photographic memory dubbed "Press's vault," by his fellow assistants on the Eagles' coaching staff, is just like the rest of us. He's intrigued to know what kind of playbook older brother Zac assembles in his first year as head coach of the Bengals. A look at Zac and Press Taylor and how their relationship has pushed each other to NFL success.
Media Mock Draft 2.0
The NFL convenes at the scouting combine next week and Bengals.com Senior Writer Geoff Hobson presents the second edition of the 2019 Bengals.com Media Mock. The Bengals will have the No. 11 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Mock Draft Round Up
Find out who national media outlets believe the Bengals will select in the 2019 NFL Draft. Media outlets include ESPN, CBS Sports, NFL.com, SB Nation, Pro Football Focus and Bleacher Report.
Other Noteworthy Items
- Check out some of the best images of William Jackson, Joe Mixon and Lou Anarumo.
- Find out how the Bengals and Microsoft are teaming up to bring real-time technology to the field for players and coaches.
