Former DC for the Eagles and Bears.  He spent last season with the Rams.  He worked for Al at Temple and at Univ of Miami

The #Bengals are hiring Sean Desai as senior defensive assistant, per source.

Desai — the former #Bears and #Eagles DC — played a key role with the #Rams’ game planning last year. Now headed to Cincinnati. pic.twitter.com/kadZo9lGZa

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 24, 2025

Seems like a solid hire with the past connections with Golden. Also the Rams defense seemed pretty solid last year.

I was just mentioning how there was only 5 defensive coaches. Glad they are still looking. Good to see Al has some connects around the league.

Welcome aboard, Coach Desai!

LOVE IT!

We're putting together a hell of a team and a good coaching staff!

If we sign some free agents and have a decent draft, I think we got a good shot at the ship!

This looks to be a nice hire.

(02-24-2025, 10:08 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: This looks to be a nice hire.

Not sure why he didn't stick in either of his stints as DC, but his forte seems to be helping with game planning. Definitely something that the Bengals defense could use a little help with.

If I was on the team, I'd ask him to bring some extra lunch with him each day to practice.

Indian food is bomb.

Sounds like a great hire to me!

(02-24-2025, 10:26 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Not sure why he didn't stick in either of his stints as DC, but his forte seems to be helping with game planning. Definitely something that the Bengals defense could use a little help with.

For sure, he has a really good resume' as far as the teams and Defenses he was on as well. We need some good game planning here on both 
sides of the ball. This Sean Desai hire should only help on Defense.

(02-25-2025, 02:57 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: For sure, has a really good resume' as far as the teams and Defenses he was on as well. We need some good game planning here on both 
sides of the ball. This Sean Desai hire should only help on Defense.

Nate, this changes the draft strategy quite a bit. If we go with more of a 3-4 base with two high shell, then we need a true NT and two OLBs who can rush the passer and drop. 

And of course you can't run the Fangio defense without two solid safeties. 

It will be interesting to see what we do with Trey extension and Ossai re-signing. I'm not sure Pratt fits in this defense. Can Murphy hold up as a 3-4 DE? Kris Jenkins could really flourish.

I sure like this hire. We do need to acquire personnel to run his defense. I need to look at the prospect list again and keep an eye on the Jihaad Campbell type of LBs and smaller EDGE prospects for the second round. I still want Kenneth Grant in first round.  

(02-26-2025, 02:17 AM)XsandOs Wrote: Nate, this changes the draft strategy quite a bit. If we go with more of a 3-4 base with two high shell, then we need a true NT and two OLBs who can rush the passer and drop. 

And of course you can't run the Fangio defense without two solid safeties. 

It will be interesting to see what we do with Trey extension and Ossai re-signing. I'm not sure Pratt fits in this defense. Can Murphy hold up as a 3-4 DE? Kris Jenkins could really flourish.

I sure like this hire. We do need to acquire personnel to run his defense. I need to look at the prospect list again and keep an eye on the Jihaad Campbell type of LBs and smaller EDGE prospects for the second round. I still want Kenneth Grant in first round.  

I say if he wants Trey, sign the fella. Sold piece for a defense, solid pick for an assistant defensive coach. Imagine him having Trey in place already!

(02-24-2025, 07:43 PM)NUGDUKWE Wrote: Seems like a solid hire with the past connections with Golden. Also the Rams defense seemed pretty solid last year.

The two DL rookies from FSU, Verse and Fiske, wreaked havoc! 

(02-26-2025, 02:17 AM)XsandOs Wrote: Nate, this changes the draft strategy quite a bit. If we go with more of a 3-4 base with two high shell, then we need a true NT and two OLBs who can rush the passer and drop. 

And of course you can't run the Fangio defense without two solid safeties. 

It will be interesting to see what we do with Trey extension and Ossai re-signing. I'm not sure Pratt fits in this defense. Can Murphy hold up as a 3-4 DE? Kris Jenkins could really flourish.

I sure like this hire. We do need to acquire personnel to run his defense. I need to look at the prospect list again and keep an eye on the Jihaad Campbell type of LBs and smaller EDGE prospects for the second round. I still want Kenneth Grant in first round.  

We're a 4-down base.

(02-26-2025, 02:17 AM)XsandOs Wrote: Nate, this changes the draft strategy quite a bit. If we go with more of a 3-4 base with two high shell, then we need a true NT and two OLBs who can rush the passer and drop. 

And of course you can't run the Fangio defense without two solid safeties. 

It will be interesting to see what we do with Trey extension and Ossai re-signing. I'm not sure Pratt fits in this defense. Can Murphy hold up as a 3-4 DE? Kris Jenkins could really flourish.

I sure like this hire. We do need to acquire personnel to run his defense. I need to look at the prospect list again and keep an eye on the Jihaad Campbell type of LBs and smaller EDGE prospects for the second round. I still want Kenneth Grant in first round.  

I think that is a little too much change in a short time brother. We would probably have to trade Trey and Pratt and do a lot more if we were
to sniff a 3-4 base. Like you say, bring in a true Nose and a couple pass rushing OLB's. Kenneth Grant is also my favorite pick for us at 17 and 
I think he can be a true Nose in a 3-4 but this is a tall ask in one offseason.

(02-26-2025, 12:28 PM)coachmcneil71 Wrote: The two DL rookies from FSU, Verse and Fiske, wreaked havoc! 

....and I just wanted one of them.....

(02-26-2025, 05:43 PM)Wyche Wrote: ....and I just wanted one of them.....

Was wanting one of Verse or Fiske myself. Didn't Verse win Rookie of the year?

(02-26-2025, 12:28 PM)coachmcneil71 Wrote: The two DL rookies from FSU, Verse and Fiske, wreaked havoc! 

Yes could be wishful thinking but I'm hoping he was significantly involved in the draft process.

(02-26-2025, 05:43 PM)Wyche Wrote: ....and I just wanted one of them.....

I hate it for FSU that we didn't, at the very least, have the current system in place. If Jordan Travis doesn't get injured they very well could have won the Natty. They were loaded with upperclassmen. Travis, Verse, Fiske, Benson, Wilson, Coleman, were all on that team and all are in the NFL. I know I probably forgot someone, but this was a solid collection of talent. 

(02-26-2025, 07:44 PM)NUGDUKWE Wrote: Yes could be wishful thinking but I'm hoping he was significantly involved in the draft process.

Right on! I mean, they won that SB, Donald retired, and they almost completely overhauled that defense in two-three seasons! That could bode well for us, hopefully.