Not only have past Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinators shown impressive improvement from Year 1 to Year 2, but Al Golden's group made a huge leap from Weeks 1-9 to Weeks 10-18 last year.

Why Duke Tobin, Zac Taylor and Al Golden believe "force multipliers" are the key to turning the defense around.

A new national report says the Bengals come up often about the very top players at a specific position before NFL free agency opens.

A new report before NFL free agency opens says the Bengals will be big players on the market.

Coach says he likes the returning nucleus, but understands there are plenty of upgrades needed for the unit to improve.

The Cincinnati Bengals have to spend in free agency. They have a little under $50 million in salary cap space available, and by not placing the franchise tag on defensive end Trey Hendrickson, they have so much flexibility to operate with next week.

Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden discussed where things stand for Cincinnati on defense ahead of a critical season

One Trey Hendrickson free agency prediction focuses on the Bengals, technically.