The Cincinnati Bengals shouldn’t have any problems finding a long list of interested candidates now that they have fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.
Here’s a quick look at some of the names the Bengals should have on the shortlist.
Dennis Allen
Allen just got fired as Saints head coach but has a long-established history as a top defensive mind. He was reportedly in the running for the job before Anarumo got it and still has connections to guys like…Trey Hendrickson.
Robert Saleh
The very public, odd exit with the Jets might have Saleh as the top pick amongst Bengals fans right now. His elite units helped the 49ers to the Super Bowl not all that long ago, but competition for his services will be super-high.
Matt Eberflus
Eberflus didn’t pan out as a head coach either, but his priors as someone who can consistently drum up top-10 defensive seasons make for an impressive resume.
Al Golden
It’s impossible not to mention Golden, whose job with Germaine Pratt and Logan Wilson led to his big coordinator gig that is still ongoing with Notre Dame. Would he come back?
