Bengals Give Miami Dolphins Permission To Speak With DB Coach Kevin Coyle

by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 24, 2012 9:32 AM EST in Coaching News

Joe Philbin, former offensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, speaks after being introduced as the head coach for the Miami Dolphins during an NFL football news conference, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, in Davie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

According to Alex Marvez of Fox Sports, the Cincinnati Bengals have given the Miami Dolphins permission to speak with Bengals defensive secondary coach Kevin Coyle and that interview will take place at some point this week. Jason La Canfora originally wrote that the Dolphins were interested in Coyle, but it wasn't reported that permission was given by the Bengals to allow Coyle to interview.

According to Marvez, the Bengals allowed for two interviews with the Dolphins.

If Coyle leaves to for Miami, the Cincinnati Bengals could be in a particular predicament, especially if Mike Zimmer leaves for a head coaching position in Tampa Bay. Coyle was expected as a favorite to replace Zimmer as the team's defensive coordinator.

Last year the Philadelphia Eagles were denied permission to speak with Coyle for their open defensive coordinator position.

Cincinnati has had an unfamiliar assault with their coaches this year, with interest by multiple teams for both coordinators, as well as a defensive assistant in Coyle.

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Hmm

Interesting that they would allow this now considering that Zimmer is still a candidate for Tampa.

AJ Green = Optimus Prime

by Helmsy on Jan 24, 2012 9:37 AM EST reply actions

Yeah I was thinking the same thing....

Why would they block an interview with the Eagles then have a change of heart after Zim gets HC consideration. Just doesn’t seem right.

by whodeycommish14 on Jan 24, 2012 9:40 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

The r cleaning house. New system

by njbengalstat on Jan 24, 2012 3:27 PM EST up reply actions

our future looks better than most years

and now our staff may be picked apart damn.

by bengalinflorida on Jan 24, 2012 9:41 AM EST reply actions

eehhh

not a big fan of Coyle…I know people love this guy, but our secondary was our absolute weakness this year….I know…JJoe and Hall..got it…I still think he is replaceable

"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"

by ticalcaldwell on Jan 24, 2012 9:46 AM EST reply actions

Can you say

Jack Del Rio…..

by BengalsTom on Jan 24, 2012 9:48 AM EST reply actions

that is what I was thinking

by pemci on Jan 24, 2012 9:51 AM EST up reply actions

Is it too much false hope....

To think that they are letting this happen because they are confident that Zimmer is staying? Seems like if he is the “DC in waiting” they wouldn’t let him potentially go the same year they may lose Zimmer as well.

It's not worth winning if you can't win big.

by chazerize on Jan 24, 2012 10:05 AM EST reply actions

by Helmsy on Jan 24, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions

why...

..is there an ad for a Cincinnati BUNGLES shirt below this article?!

by 75North on Jan 24, 2012 10:48 AM EST reply actions

the advertising agencies are not impressed by a 9-7 season

by Jason Blanton on Jan 24, 2012 11:48 AM EST up reply actions

What's with the interest in Coyle?

I’m confused, has there been a lot of buzz around this guy for awhile? If so, I have not heard it.

by The Dealio on Jan 24, 2012 10:48 AM EST reply actions

maybe the bucs

interviewed him for the hc spot so the bengals allowed it. Also they may be confident zimmer is staying or that if zimmer leaves coyle wont since he is going to be a devensive coordinator here.

by bengalsfanforlife on Jan 24, 2012 11:01 AM EST reply actions