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Vance Joseph won’t be returning to Cincinnati.On Friday C.J. Uzomah Jersey White , the Arizona Cardinals chose Joseph to be the team’s new defensive coordinator. He was reportedly in the mix to become the Bengals’ next head coach. Had he not gotten the job, however, he reportedly wasn’t interested in becoming the team’s defensive coordinator. Joseph was released from his duties as the head coach of the Denver Broncos for the past two seasons after failing to lead the team to a winning season. He had an 11-21 record during his time as the Broncos coach, but that could have as much to do with the team failing to find a quarterback who could help lead the team to wins. During the 2018 season, Joseph’s defense ranked as the 13th-best scoring defense (21.8 points per game). However, They ranked in the bottom half of the league in total yards per game (22nd), passing yards per game (20th) and rushing yards per game (21st) despite having a very talented group of players on that side of the ball.His time in Cincinnati as the team’s defensive backs coach was far more impressive. He held that position for the 2014 and 2015 seasons, and over that time Womens Boomer Esiason Jersey , his defensive backs had 41 interceptions, which was the highest mark of any unit over that same span.Joseph only spent one season as a defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins. His most impressive accomplishment from that season was having the fourth-best third-down defense in the NFL, as they only allowed 36.2 percent of third downs to be converted.While no one wanted to see Joseph become a head coach for the Bengals, or any NFL team for that matter, he would have been a good defensive coordinator option for Cincinnati. This past season, the Bengals allowed opposing teams to convert roughly 48.8 percent of their third downs, which was the worst in the NFL last season. The Bengals also ranked 30th in scoring defense and 32nd in total yards allowed.Luckily, whoever the next defensive play-caller is will have Geno Atkins and Carlos Dunlap returning after getting extended before the 2018 season. William Jackson Ryan Glasgow Jersey White , Jessie Bates III, Shawn Williams and Dre Kirkpatrick round out a pretty good looking secondary. The team should also be getting Carl Lawson back at some point during the offseason after he was put on injured reserve. Sam Hubbard is another rising star along the defensive line. CINCINNATI (AP)With everything on the line, Matthew Stafford and the Lions fell apart. There will be no playoff victory for another year. Stafford and the Lions needed a win on Sunday to stay in contention. They couldn’t take advantage of a down-and-out team that had been blown out the past two weeks. Cincinnati’s 26-17 victory sent Detroit (8-7) into an uncertain offseason. ”It’s not fun when you get eliminated,” said Stafford, who was only 19 of 35 for 203 yards with a touchdown and an interception. ”It’s not fun.” Detroit repeatedly wasted chances to move to the thick of the playoff chase during the season. It had an opportunity to extend its hopes for one more week after Tion Green’s 5-yard touchdown drive put the Lions ahead 17-16 early in the fourth quarter. Then it all fell apart. ”We laid an egg out there today,” Lions receiver Marvin Jones Jr. said . The erratic season raised questions about coach Jim Caldwell’s future after four seasons in Detroit without a playoff win. The Bengals (6-9) haven’t won a playoff game since the 1990 season, the sixth-longest stretch of postseason futility in NFL history. The Lions are right behind them in futility. ”Anytime you lose, everything’s up for consideration Womens Jeff Driskel Jersey ,” said Caldwell, adding that he hasn’t talked to management about the future. The head coach was the focus on the other side, too. Marvin Lewis is finishing his 15th season in Cincinnati with no contract beyond the next few weeks. He tried to get an offseason extension from owner Mike Brown, but they couldn’t agree. Now, it appears he’s on the way out. If that’s the case, his final game at Paul Brown Stadium was at least upbeat. ”I guess everybody’s been writing me off,” said Lewis, who has been cryptic about his plans. Some takeaways from the Bengals’ win: STAFFORD’S STREAK SNAPPED In his three previous games http://www.thebengalslockerroom.com/authentic-alex-redmond-jersey , Stafford completed 80 percent of his passes overall. The Lions’ offense never got into a rhythm against the Bengals. His passer rating of 69.1 was his lowest in six games. ”Sometimes it’s not going to be easy,” Stafford said. ”For some reason or another, we didn’t score enough points.” DISAPPOINTING RETURN Jones was one of the Bengals’ top receivers for four seasons. He was hoping to have a big game in his return, but was limited to three catches for 50 yards. He topped 1,000 yards receiving for the season. ”It really doesn’t mean anything right now,” Jones said. GIO’S BIG DAY Giovani Bernard became the Bengals’ featured back when Joe Mixon left the game in the first quarter with an injured left ankle. Bernard ran for a season-high 116 yards, including a clinching 12-yard touchdown with 1:54 to go. He also caught a team-high seven passes for 52 yards. It was by far his best game since he returned from a torn ACL suffered midway through last season. ”I knew when I went down last year it was only a matter of time before I came back ready to go,” said Bernard Jordan Willis Jersey White , whose previous high this season was 77 yards rushing. EMPTY SEATS The 65,000-seat stadium was half-empty for the kickoff. The Bengals sold 47,732 tickets, though many went unused. It was their smallest announced crowd since 2011. There was little reaction when Lewis’ name was mentioned during pregame introductions. ONE MORE TIME The Lions finish the season by hosting the eliminated Packers. They’re 3-4 at home this season. Detroit won at Green Bay 30-17 on Nov. 6. The Bengals play at Baltimore, which is in the thick of the AFC playoff chase. The Ravens opened the season with a 20-0 win at Paul Brown Stadium. —