If nothing else, now we know who really pounded the table for the Cincinnati Bengals to draft cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt in the second round back in 2022.
Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo held that same position in Cincinnati during the Bengals' runs to Super Bowl LVI and the subsequent AFC Championship Game. He's a savvy schemer and can clearly motivate his defenses to overachieve.
But Anarumo is also very much a "my guys" type of coach. That is, he's convinced that veterans familiar with his system should be brought aboard. Look no further than last year's acquisitions of linebacker Germaine Pratt and nickelback Mike Hilton.