Del Rio was scheduled to interview for the team’s defensive coordinator spot later this week, but apparently, both sides decided it wasn’t a good fit.
After potential DC Jack Del Rio and new #Bengals coach Zac Taylor pondered the future, both sides decided it wasn’t a perfect fit, sources say. They chatted early and made this call, instead. https://t.co/dL3DAXaZuh
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 5, 2019
Who knows why it ultimately fell through, but regardless, the Bengals have missed out on their top defensive coordinator target. Cincinnati also showed interest in Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, but he opted to stay in New Orleans.