The Bengals formally hired former Browns head coach Hue Jackson as a “special assistant” under head coach Marvin Lewis. The move brings Jackson back to to Lewis in Cincinnati for the third time in his career. 
“I have a great comfort level with Hue and his ability to assist me with the day-to-day responsibilities on defense, including analyzing our opponents and helping me on game days with the players and defensive coaches,” Lewis said in a statement.
Jackson’s day-to-day responsibilities remain unclear, but it stands to reason that he’ll work with offensive coordinator Bill Lazor. He may also take some responsibilities off of Lewis’ plate, allowing him to focus on the defense. The Bengals fired defensive coordinator Teryl Austin earlier this week, leaving Lewis to manage the unit.
“I’m pleased to have the opportunity to join the Bengals this season,” Jackson said in the press release. “There is a lot of talent on this team, and I look forward to doing my part to help it finish the season strong.”
Jackson will also have a chance to exact revenge on his former team. The Bengals face the Browns in both Week 12 and in Week 16.
Good move by the Bengals. Hue might be a lousy head coach but he seems to work well with Marvin
I don’t even think he’s that lousy of a coach, he was working for a very lousy organization is more like it. For two years he had nothing to work with.
hue was working with trash in Cleveland. they should of gave him this year without bringing in haley to undermine him.
Marvin Lewis: The gift that keeps giving to us Steeler fans.
I love uncle Marvin !!!!
That resume from Cleveland would have me jumping all over Hue! Bengals = Browns which is why the Steelers have a lock on that division except when Ravens show up now and then