Special teams coach Darrin Simmons, offensive coordinator Bill Lazor and former Browns coach Hue Jackson, a special assistant to Lewis, will be among the first interviews, according to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
The #Bengals plan to conduct interviews soon with in-house head coach candidates -- a list that's expected to include STC Darrin Simmons and OC Bill Lazor, sources say. Of course, Hue Jackson -- long viewed as Marvin Lewis' successor -- also finished the season on staff.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 31, 2018
Simmons, who has been with the Bengals for the last 16 seasons, is said to have a ‘real good shot at the job,’ according to the NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
#Bengals sources believe Simmons has a real good shot at the job. https://t.co/2IQ7lSCW8p
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 31, 2018
Jackson was 3-36-1 in three-plus seasons with the Browns before joining the Bengals late in the season.
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Lewis and the Bengals parted ways Monday after 16 seasons.
The team said they expect the coaching search to last several weeks.
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