Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator history
Lou Anarumo
Anarumo is the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals since the 2019 season, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2021-2022) and had a 5-2 record under Coach Anarumo 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.
Teryl Austin
Austin was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2018 season. Austin's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 5-4-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Paul Guenther
Guenther was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2014-2017 seasons, a total of four years. Guenther's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 35-27-2, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2014-2015) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Guenther in playoff games.
Mike Zimmer
Zimmer was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2008-2013 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2009, 2011-2013) and had a 0-4 record under Coach Zimmer in playoff games.
Chuck Bresnahan
Bresnahan was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2005-2007 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2005) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bresnahan in playoff games.
Leslie Frazier
Frazier was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years.
Mark Duffner
Duffner was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2001-2002 seasons, a total of two years. Duffner's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 8-24-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Dick LeBeau
LeBeau was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1984-1991, 1997-2000 seasons, a total of twelve years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1988, 1990) and had a 3-2 record under Coach LeBeau 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.
Larry Peccatiello
Peccatiello was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1994-1996 seasons, a total of three years.
Ron Lynn
Lynn was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years. Lynn's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 8-24-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Hank Bullough
Bullough was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1980-1983 seasons, a total of four years. Bullough's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 32-25-0, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Cincinnati Bengals history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1981-1982) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Bullough 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.
Howard Brinker
Brinker was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1976-1979 seasons, a total of four years.
Chuck Weber
Weber was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1970-1974 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1970, 1973) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Weber in playoff games.
Tom Bass
Bass was the defensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1969 season. Bass' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 4-9-1, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Cincinnati Bengals history.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Anarumo | 2019-2024 | 44-52-1 | 45.9% | 5-2 |
| Teryl Austin | 2018 | 5-4-0 | 55.6% | 0-0 |
| Paul Guenther | 2014-2017 | 35-27-2 | 56.3% | 0-2 |
| Mike Zimmer | 2008-2013 | 48-47-1 | 50.5% | 0-4 |
| Chuck Bresnahan | 2005-2007 | 26-22-0 | 54.2% | 0-1 |
| Leslie Frazier | 2003-2004 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Mark Duffner | 2001-2002 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Dick LeBeau | 1984-1991, 1997-2000 | 75-103-0 | 42.1% | 3-2 |
| Larry Peccatiello | 1994-1996 | 18-30-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Ron Lynn | 1992-1993 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Hank Bullough | 1980-1983 | 32-25-0 | 56.1% | 2-2 |
| Howard Brinker | 1976-1979 | 26-34-0 | 43.3% | 0-0 |
| Chuck Weber | 1970-1974 | 37-33-0 | 52.9% | 0-2 |
| Tom Bass | 1969 | 4-9-1 | 32.1% | 0-0 |
Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator facts
- Tom Bass was the first defensive coordinator in Bengals history in 1969.
- Dick LeBeau coached the most seasons as the Bengals's defensive coordinator at twelve seasons.
- Lou Anarumo is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2019 season.