A former Bengals coach is staying in the AFC North for 2019.According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter Drew Sample Jersey Limited , the Steelers have hired former defensive coordinator Teryl Austin.Austin was fired in the middle of the 2018 season after his defense was on pace to finish as one of the worst in NFL history. The Bengals hired Austin away from the same role with the Lions in January of 2018. He was tasked with repairing a talented unit that featured returning stars Geno Atkins, Carlos Dunlap, and William Jackson III, as well as rising stars Carl Lawson, Sam Hubbard and Jessie Bates. However, Austin’s short stint in Cincinnati turned into an epic disaster that led to a rare in-season firing for a first-year coordinator with an NFL team Cheap Tyler Eifert Jersey , which led to Marvin Lewis taking the defense over and actually doing well with it, as they allowed an average of just 24 points per game over the final seven games, and that average dropped to 19.3 over the final three games. Before Austin’s firing in Week 11 following a 51-14 loss to the Saints, the Bengals defense had just 21 sacks. Austin’s defense also allowed 500+ yards in three straight games, which was the first time that has ever happened in NFL history. They also allowed 28+ points in six of their first nine games compared to just once in the seven games under Lewis. Austin will fit right in with a defensive staff that didn’t even know who they were game-planning for. There is no such thing as a perfect marriage, but Zac Taylor and Joe Mixon could come close." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesCincy Jungle homepageHorizontal - WhiteCincy Junglea Cincinnati Bengals communityFollow Cincy Jungle online:Follow Cincy Jungle on TwitterFollow Cincy Jungle on FacebookFollow Cincy Jungle on InstagramLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchCincy Jungle main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryBengalsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBAJoe Mixon is poised for a huge year in the Bengals’ new offenseNew Cheap Cordy Glenn Jersey ,6commentsThere is no such thing as a perfect marriage, but Zac Taylor and Joe Mixon could come close.EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Joe Mixon is poised for a huge year in the Bengals’ new offenseTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesJoe Mixon is one of the most underrated players in the NFL. Last year should have been his breakout year, but unfortunately, nobody outside of Cincinnati noticed. Mixon is talented as a both a rusher and a pass-catcher who should be considered amongst the best in the league at his position,Joe MixonHeight: 6-1Weight: 220College: Oklahoma Hometown: San Francisco, CAExperience: 3rd yearCap StatusMixon has two years remaining on his rookie contract. This year his base salary will be $960 Trayveon Williams Cincinnati Bengals Jersey ,470 and his is total cap number is $1,486,408. Not too shabby for the Bengals. BackgroundMixon is an extremely talented back who has drawn comparisons to Le’Veon Bell for his patience. He started off slow during his rookie season, largely because the Bengals refused to take the training wheels off. Once they committed to Mixon as their workhouse back in 2018, he showed that he is worth the hype. As a rookie, Mixon accounted 913 total yards Trayveon Williams Jersey 2019 , despite missing two games and getting less than 10 rushing attempts in seven games. He was also often used as the third running back behind Jeremy Hill and Giovani Bernard. But as the season wore on, Mixon slowly became the focal point of the offense and showed flashes of becoming a star in this league. Despite missing two games in 2018, he led the AFC in rushing last season with 1,168 yards on 237 carries. He also caught 43 passes for 296 yards. Mixon has proven that he can be one of the best rushers in the league, even with poor offensive line play and questionable play-calling.2019 OutlookAfter an impressive sophomore campaign with the Bengals, Mixon won the lottery by getting an offensive head coach who knows how to use a top running back. Sean McVay built the Rams offense around the running game Color Rush Trayveon Williams Jersey , and all indications are that McVay’s protege Zac Taylor will do the same with the Bengals offense.Rams’ running back Todd Gurley was truly the centerpiece of their offense last season. Despite the disparity in talent between the Rams’ and Bengals’ offensive lines, both Gurley and Mixon averaged 4.9 yards per carry in 2018. Starting the same number of games as Mixon, Gurley ran the ball 19 times more than Mixon did. The real difference in their usage was in the passing game. Mixon was targeted 55 times last season, but these passes were mostly check downs. With the exception of a handful of screen plays, he was rarely the primary receiver. of possibility that he leads the NFL in rushing. Roster Odds: 100%