It’s time for the big moves. And the Bengals have resorted to some unusual places to find their coaches. Despite their QB Joe Burrow finishing as the passing yards leader, they couldn’t even qualify for the playoffs. So, the problems in the O-line are quite visible. It was time for something out of the routine and they just did that. The Bengals announced a shocker on January 20 as Scott Peters as their new O-line coach.
He is a 2-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, a UFC trainer, and former Arizona boxing commissioner. With such a tough guy at the helm, the offensive players might find that inner determination to succeed this year. It’s a matter of urgency. For those of you who questioned his credentials, the coach has a football background as well.
OL Coach Scott Peters:
– 2x Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion
– UFC championship trainer
– Former state of Arizona boxing commissioner
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The Eagles drafted him in round 4 (124th overall) in 2002 but never played him. He only played 7 games in NFL for New York Giants in 2003. In 2009, Scott Peters retired from the NFL and ventured into the realm of fighting.
He also served as the Browns assistant O-line coach under Kevin Stefanski from 2020 to 2023. Last year, he worked with the Patriots as their offensive line coach under the first-time HC Jerod Mayo. This year, he will be at the Bengals.
In his avatar as a coach, he combined both football training with some fight techniques like a low hip position to generate power. It helped Browns immensely as they jumped from a 6-10 record in 2019 to 11-5 record in 2020. Bengals would also expect the same thing.
Stay tuned. This story is developing.
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