Ken Zampese to interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for offensive coordinator

by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 22, 2009 10:38 PM EST in Coaching News

Dave Hutchinson of The Star-Ledger writes that "Schottenheimer is expected to remain with" the Jets, after he met with head coach Rex Ryan and owner Woody Johnson. It was speculated (good enough word) by the Baltimore Sun that Marvin Lewis was inquiring about Hue Jackson, who was considered a candidate as the Jets offensive coordinator if Schottenheimer left because of his and Ryan's connection at Baltimore. It was also speculated that Bengals quarterback coach Ken Zampese could be Rex Ryan's Plan B. No interview took place, and it turned out that Zampese simply had his name dropped.

However, a new team with interest emerged. Sometime next week, Zampese will meet with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the open offensive coordinator spot. The Pewter Report writes: "New Bucs head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Mark Dominik have been coy in their coaching search, but PewterReport.com has learned Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese is scheduled to interview for Tampa Bay's offensive coordinator job early next week."

If there's any truth (we doubt it) to the Baltimore Sun's report that Lewis was interested in bringing Jackson back as the team's offensive coordinator, having Schottenheimer remain in New York, helps that cause. However, a unique chance for Zampese has arrived with a team looking to overhaul from the head coach down. If Zampese leads an offense that turns out pretty good, he'll be credited greatly, adding chips to a possible head coaching resume.

In the end, it seems more likely to us that we don't go after Jackson and they could lose Zampese in the process.

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Now there are rumors that San Fransisco is looking at Hue Jackson. I have to say it is really strange to see all these rumors about teams wanting to promote a Ravens offensive coach.

by math_geek on Jan 22, 2009 10:44 PM EST reply actions

Lets trade Zampese and Palmer to Tampa!

Whether lewis wants Jackson or not doesn’t matter it’s ONLY Browns decision. Brown will fire Lewis and the coaching staff next year because that is when Lewis’ contract is up. I’m from Florida and I hope Zampese comes to Tampa maybe it will finally give me enough reason to become a Tampa fan instead of a Bungles fan. They should trade Palmer to Tampa too!!!

by Week4! on Jan 23, 2009 7:50 AM EST reply actions

Considering the last entry on the Zampese curriculum vitae is one Ryan Fitzpatrick and that Hue- come on let’s pronounce it like the Vietnamese; “Way”- Jackson’s lustre is due mostly to Cam Cameron’s design and Flacco’s natural unflappability, I’m surprised either one is being considered for anything more than another year at their current levels. I would like for Ken Anderson to shave his mustache. That would make me feel better. And isn’t there also an Ernie Zampese.?

by IgnatiusJReilly on Jan 23, 2009 8:39 AM EST reply actions

What's wrong with Ken Anderson's mustache???

The only thing I see wrong with Ken Anderson is the great big Steelers logo on his shirt, but then again, the Bengals did let him go.

by TheWalrus1971 on Jan 23, 2009 10:08 AM EST up reply actions

That sort of mustache automatically qualifies one for the latest revival of the Village People.

by IgnatiusJReilly on Jan 23, 2009 12:49 PM EST up reply actions

Ken Zampese is Ernie’s son.

by kobio on Jan 23, 2009 10:37 PM EST up reply actions

When did the Zampese family branch out from their stranglehold on the ice rink resurfacing industry in to coaching football? What? Zamboni? Never mind.

by IgnatiusJReilly on Jan 24, 2009 9:11 AM EST reply actions