The Atlanta Falcons said goodbye to defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake this week after just one season together. Now, they may have zeroed in on an experienced replacement, with plans to interview former Cincinnati Bengals assistant Lou Anarumo for the same position,

The Bengals letting Bates walk in free agency was about as controversial as it gets, given his versatility and scheme fit. It’s been all downhill from there for Anarumo’s unit. The supposed replacement, Dax Hill, now plays cornerback. Bates, meanwhile, went to Atlanta and immediately got All-Pro and Pro Bowl nods.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo takes the field as the Bengals warm up before facing the Dallas Cowboys for Monday Night Football at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Monday, December 9, 2024. / Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

While the Colts also announced they will interview Michigan Wolverines defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, Anarumo is also a fantastic candidate to lead the Colts' stop troops.

After missing out on the postseason, the Cincinnati Bengals are making some changes to the coaching staff, particularly at the top of their defensive masthead. On Monday, the team fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo after six seasons with the franchise,

After moving on from Gus Bradley earlier in the week, the Indianapolis Colts will reportedly be interviewing Lou Anarumo for their defensive coordinator opening, according to Tom Pelissero. Anarumo was most recently the Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator from 2019-2024 but was let go following the conclusion of the regular season.

The Indianapolis Colts are looking for a new defensive coordinator, as the team announced they parted ways with Gus Bradley after three seasons in the role. The Colts' search for a new coordinator should be interesting,

Nearly two years ago, former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo kept it when describing how much he didn't want safety Jessie Bates III (and Vonn Bell) leaving in free agency. "I’d rather not think about that dark day,

The Cincinnati Bengals decided to move on front defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo after the season and he’s quickly turned around and become a hot item on the NFL rumor mill, scoring his first interview in the process. While the Bengals and Zac Taylor felt it necessary to move on after this season’s debacle, others think it’s a misstep.