Cincinnati needed to play defense throughout the season as if they were playing the Chiefs every week, whom Lou Anarumo always seemed to have his defense prepared to play. Four his six defenses finished in the bottom third of the NFL in scoring defense,

The Cincinnati Bengals have addressed the offensive line coaching positions with two hires. Monday, the Bengals announced the hire of Scott Peters as offensive

The club is targeting Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden. Not only did he play a crucial role in the Fighting Irish making the national championship game against Ohio State, but he also has a history with the Bengals. Golden was Cincinnati's linebacker coach in 2020 and 2021.

Cincinnati enters this offseason ninth in effective cap space with $44.2 million available, according to Over the Cap. Yet, the Bengals could double that depending on their level of aggressiveness in cutting veterans.

As of now, the Bengals have a projected $47.6 million in free cap space, but it’s a number the team could dramatically boost with a few cuts ahead of an offseason where they need new additions, plus extensions for Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

The Cincinnati Bengals enter draft season early again for the second consecutive year. The orange and black have plenty of needs on both sides and how they address free agency will dictate their direction in the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay.

Cincinnati Bengals Have TWO Finalists For Defensive Coordinator Job