Bengals fire Lou Anarumo, Frank Pollack, James Bettcher and Marion Hobby

[Rubekahn29]

I’m really annoyed by this “Lou is a good coach.” Only 1 year, did they finish in the top half of the year. That’s not good for a coach who’s been on a team for 6 years.

Lou was simply carried by the 21’ playoff run.

Yes, he made Mahomes look mortal, but let’s not forget guys like Mike White, Jacoby Brissett, 36 year old Russell Wilson, Andy Dalton, Cooper Rush. Good D coordinators shut those guys down, and we rarely did.

Lou might get a DC job again, but if I had to bet money, it won’t last long and he will go back to being a DB coach.

[Fan_in_Kettering]

Mass firings after two winning seasons without a playoff appearance is most encouraging. Mikey Boy might really want a Lombardi Trophy in Cincinnati.

[SladeX]

(01-06-2025, 11:54 AM)Sled21 Wrote: I guess we'll see. It could very well turn out to be a case of be careful what you ask for. 

What
Is your deal?
Coaches move all the time. It’s part of the game, holding your staff accountable. Fresh starts, fresh ideas.

Works great for EVERY OTHER TEAM in the league, and EVERY OTHER SPORT!!!!

Why would the Bengals be different? Why the fear? Is sitting on your hands really a working model?

[Stewy]

(01-06-2025, 12:30 PM)PCB Bengal Fan Wrote: Jesus, you are a narcissistic person. You're right about everything & you argue just to argue just like FredToast. You a lawyer?

And your rage is ambrosia like payment for his style of commentary.  You're giving him what he wants.  :)

[Whacked]

(01-06-2025, 11:48 AM)Sled21 Wrote: Glad Pollock and Hobby are gone. Still conflicted on Lou.

Exact same sentiment for me as well

We are about to find out if it's just out LACK of talent or engagement by the players on D

[Stewy]

(01-06-2025, 11:36 AM)QueenCity Wrote: Snow storm - no firings today our guys can't make it to Paycor to get their slip.

ZOOM / Teams Call

[HarleyDog]

(01-06-2025, 12:42 AM)Boomer Anderson Wrote:  glass eater expertise.

Fixed it for you.

[Frank Booth]

Glad to see pollack go. I’m not gonna lie, idk much about Marion hobby. But Duke is the reason Lou is gone imo. Watch him go on a playoff run with another team

[QueenCity]

Would like to see a coach that has a fire in his tummy not say Lou didn't but I want to see some passion on the sidelines.

[Fan_in_Kettering]

(01-06-2025, 12:49 PM)QueenCity Wrote: Would like to see a coach that has a fire in his tummy not say Lou didn't but I want to see some passion on the sidelines.

I want to see passion and energy on the field.

[PCB Bengal Fan]

(01-06-2025, 11:43 AM)KillerGoose Wrote: I'm going to request that you re-read my post. Really try this time. Once you finish, sit back in your chair and think for at least ten seconds. Ask yourself this question...

"Do I really think he was being serious when he typed that out?" 

I think dude is under 20 years old, he thought he got you.

[TheCincinnatiKid]

Incredible... they actually did it. Pollack had to go.

I'm not conflicted on Lou... ultimately, he produced a good unit during those playoff runs (they were great in those runs to be fair).... but really nothing else. Talent of not, he's been here a while and his defence was generally only that 'good' in the playoffs. Now I'd rather we play our best in the playoffs, but his defence absolutely stacked us making the playoffs this year, and wasted an elite season from our QB. Liked the guy, and I do agree he had to try polish a lot of crap on the defence this season as they aren't a talented group, but he had to go. Threw away countless games this year when a single one would've seen us in the playoffs.

[BengalYankee]

(01-06-2025, 12:04 PM)Sled21 Wrote: You're going to have a new DC come in with a new system that our players have to learn and fit into; while waiting for several years for that DC to get the type of players he wants and fit into his system. Yes, I think there is a good chance we could be worse. I hope not, but I also see the possibility. It happens all the time. The best thing to hope for is the team getting several of these players through Free Agency, but I do not see that happening with Tee, Chase and Hendrickson all up for huge contracts.

Nope!

Enter DC Vance Joseph

https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/vance-joseph-keeping-broncos-competitive-each-week

Just over a year ago, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph was in danger of losing his job following a disastrous 70-20 beatdown at the hands of the Miami Dolphins. Through three games last season, the Broncos were 0-3 and searching for answers, having just suffered a historical loss, looking outclassed, outcoached, and out-talented down in South Beach. 



 

[ERIC1]

(01-06-2025, 12:50 PM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: I want to see passion and energy on the field.

you watch that Detroit game last night...passion,,energy..execution...and many of the players on Detroit were 2nd stringers and recent practice squad players

[jj22]

(01-06-2025, 12:46 PM)Stewy Wrote: ZOOM / Teams Call

This is MB we are talking about. They were faxed. 

[PCB Bengal Fan]

(01-06-2025, 12:44 PM)Stewy Wrote: And your rage is ambrosia like payment for his style of commentary.  You're giving him what he wants. 

No rage here, just bewilderment. 

[Fan_in_Kettering]

(01-06-2025, 12:44 PM)SladeX Wrote: What
Is your deal?
Coaches move all the time. It’s part of the game, holding your staff accountable. Fresh starts, fresh ideas.

Works great for EVERY OTHER TEAM in the league, and EVERY OTHER SPORT!!!!

Why would the Bengals be different? Why the fear? Is sitting on your hands really a working model?

This post is fantastic. The coaching staff couldn’t get a talented roster to perform at a high level especially on defense.

[ERIC1]

(01-06-2025, 12:51 PM)BengalYankee Wrote: Nope!

Enter DC Vance Joseph

https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/vance-joseph-keeping-broncos-competitive-each-week

Just over a year ago, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph was in danger of losing his job following a disastrous 70-20 beatdown at the hands of the Miami Dolphins. Through three games last season, the Broncos were 0-3 and searching for answers, having just suffered a historical loss, looking outclassed, outcoached, and out-talented down in South Beach. 

too many get caught up in scheme  ETC..I just want to see players that can execute, tackle and show energy

 

[Fan_in_Kettering]

(01-06-2025, 12:53 PM)ERIC1 Wrote: you watch that Detroit game last night...passion,,energy..execution...and many of the players on Detroit were 2nd stringers and recent practice squad players

That’s the exact point: Players reflect their coaches.

[SladeX]

(01-06-2025, 12:49 PM)Frank Booth Wrote: Glad to see pollack go. I’m not gonna lie, idk much about Marion hobby. But Duke is the reason Lou is gone imo. Watch him go on a playoff run with another team

Which brings me to the next issue.


More and better scouting please. Stop making the coaches scout, and let them concentrate on developing their players.

I honestly don’t know if Tobin needs fired, or if he just needs better information.