Mike Zimmer's future depends on the Bengals organization
by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2010 11:39 PM EST
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PrintLate last year (how odd does that sound?), less than a month ago actually, it was rumored that the Washington Redskins had targeted Mike Zimmer to make a lateral move as their defensive coordinator. Yes, this is about the time you're supposed to go, "holy crap" we have to sign him to a long-term (like, forever) contract right now like we did in two editions of our Six-Pack of Hu-Dey.
However, other than an unsubstantiated report that's yet to be confirmed via Pro Football Talk (hence, rumor), the issue has largely remained quiet. And thankfully so while the Bengals make a playoff push. It does this team no good to put the team's defensive coordinator in the situation to clarify those reports; even if those reports make you think that it very realistically could happen.
After practice on Tuesday, Mike Zimmer spoke with the media and the report was brought up.
"That's up to Cincinnati," Zimmer said. "It's really not up to me. They can approach me any time they want. If they don't want to, I'll move on. That's the way life is."
Zimmer did deny that he had spoken to anyone with the Redskins organization, including Mike Shanahan, who is the team's new head coach.
Earlier this year, Zimmer admitted that the Bengals had talked to him about a contract extension (aka, "hey, Zim, want to stick around?"). Zimmer said “nothing came to fruition … . We’ll see.”
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If it depends on the Bengals Organization
we are screwed
by FSUBENGAL on Jan 6, 2010 12:14 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Pretty Funny !
Nice one ! Unfortunately, even the thought of losing Zimmer is quite chilling. We MUST resign him. Zim has brought our defense out of the stone age and is absolutely essential to our future. I really hope this is a non-issue and his extension will occur after the season. But, as you point out, this is the Bengals Organization so until he is inked, there is cause for worry.
If they lose Zim to a LATERAL move...
It is yet another sad commentary on the lack of commitment (re: spending) from the FO.
by California Bengal Fan on Jan 6, 2010 1:07 AM EST reply actions
Seriously!!!??
Not resigning Zimmer would be a monumental mistake! I seriously hope the FO is not that idiotic. It would make me wonder about Marvin’s future as well.
Depends on the organization
means willl MB fork over the $ like Dan Snyder. That seems like a losing propisition
Snyder has more $$$ than God
Snyder has shown that he will spend, and overspend, for anything he wants. Hes like a 5 year old with a Scrooge McDuck moneybin. Mikey needs to get an extension done now before Shanahan and the Skins have a chance to take a look at him.
Personally I wouldn’t mind seeing a promotion to HC for Zimmer. You gotta figure he is only another top-10 defensive year away from being a head coach somewhere.
1 more year at best
The best we can hope for is one more year before he becomes a head coach. Holgrem might be looking for a coach in Cleveland by the end of the week & Zimmer would be a good fit as a rebuild coach for the Browns. Holgrem needs a coach he can have some control over & a big name coach would cause friction. A very similar situation that Marvin Lewis came into here in Cincy. The Bengals need to give Zimmer the opportunity (through an extension offer) now to choose his path. He is a proven leader & motivator who has earned a windfall of good fortune for 2010.
is there any evidence that Zimmer wants to be a head coach?
i’ve never heard that… he doesn’t seem like head coach material to me and i’ll bet the opportunity has presented itself before.
also just because the media isn’t talking about an extension doesn’t mean that mikey boy isn’t thinking about it. it’s probably a smart move to wait until the offseason for these kinds of things so it doesn’t pose a distraction.
once the season ends, that should be priority number 1.
Agreed
Unless it’s a college that’s calling, pro teams will wait until after the Super Bowl to reel in a coordinator still in the playoffs. If Zimmer is thinking after two years as a successful coordinator is good enough to be a head coach, have him take a look at how Steve Spagnuolo is doing and hopefully he’ll reconsider.
I once defended the managerial styles of Jerry Narron after a Reds loss in a bar after a long night of drinking. I wish I could say that I don't remember doing that.
no probs
I called a lot of people on New Years. Probably better we didn’t talk
I once defended the managerial styles of Jerry Narron after a Reds loss in a bar after a long night of drinking. I wish I could say that I don't remember doing that.
I think its more than the defensive turnaround
He has come in and changed a culture of defense (or lack thereof) that has been present since the franchises inception. The Bengals always had good offensive players but he has taken nobodys (mostly nobodys) and transformed them into a top 5 unit. I think the way he has gotten players to play hard for him week in and week out is what a lot of owners are looking for.
Grrr
I believe I read that Zimmer was disappointed that he didn’t get any head coaching interviews last off-season.
We all saw Hard Knocks
My guess is if Katie B. is heading up the negotiations, this won’t be a smooth deal.
by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Jan 6, 2010 10:40 AM EST reply actions
Funny!
I don’t mind this organization trying to save money and be fiscally responsible. But the problem is that the FO tries to operate under their own rules and not established conventions (i.e. slotting system).
by sgiridharan1982 on Jan 6, 2010 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
But I agree
They need to resign Zimmer to an extension. Maybe not long term but at least another two years.
by sgiridharan1982 on Jan 6, 2010 10:58 AM EST reply actions
If the Bengals offer Zimmer a legitimate extension
One at a very reasonable price such that Mike Brown can’t be accused of penny-pinching, and the Bengals are just massively outbid by a team like the Redskins that is willing to overpay, would you still blame Mike Brown?
yes.
Fire Brat. Take his money and give it to Zimmer. Tell Zimmer to find three O coaches for Marvin and Mikey to interview. If we had had even a decent compliment to his approach to football on the offense, we’d be at 14-2.
If Mikey retired Katie would run the show right?
I shudder for that day. Isn’t there a rich guy around that could buy the team? Gilbert seems to have money to burn, but the NFL probably wouldn’t like a guy with his hands in casino money.
Agreed ...
the Skins can HAVE Brat, but we need to hold on to Zimmer … UNLESS it was a head coaching opportunity. Buffalo? Nah. Cleveland? Maybe … And I’d understand.
It might be better if Zimmer were to go to the Redskins.
In addition to Zimmer, FitzGerald, the LB sounds like he has been an important part of the improvement in the Defense. If Zimmer went to the Redskins, we could promote FitzGerald to D coordinator, and hopefully keep the same system and intensity.
If Zimmer becomes a head coach, he probably takes FitzGerald with him to be his D coordinator, and we are left with nothing.
sign Zim asap
look at LeBeau and Leslie Frazier….ones who got away. pay Zim player money if needed!
"I expected much better than that".....tHan
If the Bengals do well, everyone gets to move up
We all have been complaining about owner Mike Brown doing a shit job as a GM over the years. Finally, Marvin Lewis has gotten the confidence of Mike Brown. If the Bengals finally do well this year, I believe Lewis should be moved up to the GM post, thus allowing Zimmer to become the Head Coach. That sounds pretty good to me. Hey look, you have got to reward people for performance at some point.
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