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.

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.

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.