Cincinnati Bengals defensive line coach history
Marion Hobby
Hobby is the defensive line coach for the Cincinnati Bengals since the 2021 season, a total of four years. Hobby's record as the team's defensive line coach was 35-27-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2021-2022) and had a 5-2 record under Coach Hobby in playoff games. In 2021, the Cincinnati Bengals faced off against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI and the Bengals, under the direction of head coach Zac Taylor, lost 20-23.
Nick Eason
Eason was the defensive line coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2019-2020 seasons, a total of two years. Eason's record as the team's defensive line coach was 6-25-1, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Jacob Burney
Burney was the defensive line coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2016-2018 seasons, a total of three years.
Marcus Lewis
Lewis was the defensive line coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2017 season.
Jay Hayes
Hayes was the defensive line coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2003-2015 seasons, a total of thirteen years. Hayes' record as the team's defensive line coach was 112-94-2, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (2005, 2009, 2011-2015) and had a 0-7 record under Coach Hayes in playoff games.
Tim Krumrie
Krumrie was the defensive line coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1996-2002 seasons, a total of seven years.
Bobby DePaul
DePaul was the defensive line coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1992, 1995 seasons, a total of two years.
Joe Wessel
Wessel was the defensive line coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1994 season. Wessel's record as the team's defensive line coach was 3-13-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Bob Karmelowicz
Karmelowicz was the defensive line coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years.
Chuck Studley
Studley was the defensive line coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1969-1978, 1989-1991 seasons, a total of thirteen years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1970, 1973, 1975, 1990) and had a 1-4 record under Coach Studley in playoff games.
Bill Urbanik
Urbanik was the defensive line coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1984-1988 seasons, a total of five years. Urbanik's record as the team's defensive line coach was 41-38-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1988) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Urbanik in playoff games. In 1988, the Cincinnati Bengals faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIII and the Bengals, under the direction of head coach Sam Wyche, lost 16-20.
Dick Modzelewski
Modzelewski was the defensive line coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1979-1983 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1981-1982) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Modzelewski in playoff games. In 1981, the Cincinnati Bengals faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XVI and the Bengals, under the direction of head coach Forrest Gregg, lost 21-26.
Jack Donaldson
Donaldson was the defensive line coach for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1968 season. Donaldson's record as the team's defensive line coach was 3-11-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Hobby | 2021-2024 | 35-27-0 | 56.5% | 5-2 |
| Nick Eason | 2019-2020 | 6-25-1 | 20.3% | 0-0 |
| Jacob Burney | 2016-2018 | 19-28-1 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Marcus Lewis | 2017 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Jay Hayes | 2003-2015 | 112-94-2 | 54.3% | 0-7 |
| Tim Krumrie | 1996-2002 | 34-78-0 | 30.4% | 0-0 |
| Bobby DePaul | 1992, 1995 | 12-20-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Joe Wessel | 1994 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Bob Karmelowicz | 1992-1993 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Studley | 1969-1978, 1989-1991 | 94-95-1 | 49.7% | 1-4 |
| Bill Urbanik | 1984-1988 | 41-38-0 | 51.9% | 2-1 |
| Dick Modzelewski | 1979-1983 | 36-37-0 | 49.3% | 2-2 |
| Jack Donaldson | 1968 | 3-11-0 | 21.4% | 0-0 |
Cincinnati Bengals defensive line coach facts
- Jack Donaldson was the first defensive line coach in Bengals history in 1968.
- Chuck Studley and Jay Hayes coached the most seasons as the Bengals's defensive line coach at thirteen seasons.
- Marion Hobby is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2021 season.