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Redskins are "prepared to meet" with defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer this weekend

You can't argue that the biggest reason Cincinnati's defense has become a well respected defense in this league is the team's defensive coordinator, Mike Zimmer. Rumor recently surfaced that the Washington Redskins are interested in Zimmer and have targeted him for a lateral move. Speaking on history of both franchises, an offer from the Redskins would undoubtedly crush whatever offer the Bengals would make.

NFL Network's Jason La Canfora writes that if the Bengals lose to the Jets this weekend, the Washington Redskins are "prepared to meet with Zimmer this weekend." However, Zimmer isn't the only candidate. La Canfora also writes that that the Redskins "plan to meet with Jim Haslett, a former NFL head coach, according to a league source."

The one interesting point La Canfora makes is:

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan has been continually intrigued by the prospects of going to a 3-4 scheme, which is part of the reason why Haslett is so attractive.

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I’m supposed to believe in the competency of the Redskins’ front office now?

by Todd G on Jan 8, 2010 3:32 PM EST up reply actions  

whichever way dan snyder bets, i’ll go the opposite.

i'm going to go america all over your ass!

by Raging Clue on Jan 9, 2010 1:51 AM EST up reply actions  

dear crockback

i am sure this is incentive for zimmer to duplicate his squad’s showing of last sunday. it will do so much for his resume if he can say the mighty jets offense destroyed me two weeks in row to end the season.

by andyfrombrooklyn on Jan 8, 2010 1:21 PM EST reply actions  

Child please, Mike Shanahan

by tim-from-germany on Jan 8, 2010 2:03 PM EST reply actions  

Mikey needs to open the vault for Zimm

I don’t mind loosing him to a head coach job, he deserves it.
If we loose him over a couple of bucks I’ll be pissed.

by steve whodey on Jan 8, 2010 2:30 PM EST reply actions  

Mikey doesn't use a vault

he keeps the loot under his mattress. Inside a fortress surrounded by crocodiles.

There is no chance if it comes down to pure $$$ that Zimmer stays. No chance at all.

by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 8, 2010 2:38 PM EST reply actions  

no, it’s all gold doubloons in a giant ivory tower where he swims daily, a la scrooge mcduck.

i'm going to go america all over your ass!

by Raging Clue on Jan 9, 2010 1:52 AM EST up reply actions  

Hmm...a lateral defensive coordinator move...to Washington.

Hey, I know another coach that did that. He was the defensive coordinator at Baltimore, and then he got hired to move lateral over to the ’Skins.

You think Marvin will have any insight for Zimm if he ends up talking to them?

by TheWalrus1971 on Jan 8, 2010 4:12 PM EST reply actions  

Oh, and...

Given the way things worked out for him in Denver, being forced into Tuna’s 3-4 philosophy, if RatFace is demanding a 3-4, I’ll bet Zimm says thanks but no thanks.

by TheWalrus1971 on Jan 8, 2010 4:14 PM EST reply actions  

Good call

While Washington will offer more money. I’m sure Cincy is giving him free range of the defense and value his opinion personel wise.

by smoormandiddy on Jan 8, 2010 4:48 PM EST up reply actions  

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by Diesel2405 on Jan 8, 2010 6:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Yeah, pilot’s been in development forever. I’ll believe it when it actually hits air. :)

by Todd G on Jan 8, 2010 7:25 PM EST up reply actions  

I have absolutely zero faith in bengals management!

They have shown themselves to be incompotent time and time again. The last time the bengals won a playoff game I was 5 years old. Since then they have basically been a pathetic excuse for a proffesional NFL team. Since Marvin came things have obviously been different but the dude only has so much say so. I believe who dey revelution and the 4-11 record gave Marvin more say so then before and that’s why this years draft was so good. But mike brown is always there having to have his say and last word. I mean for Christ’s sake his daughter deals with paying people and she is the idiot that said she roots for the steelers in the playoffs if we are not in it so basically she has been a steelers fan from 1989-2005. This year can only be a result of Marvin and zimmer working together. If zimmer leaves the defense falls to shit because Marvin has proved he cannot make a decent defense without him. And it would be just another cut first then measure by mike brown. He is seriously a stain on this city and needs to removed. Hard knocks showed
how much of an idiot this guy is and how much control he has over all the decisions. They still need a GM to constantly compete in this league and we all know it will never happen. I love my bengals and love how this year has gone just like everyone else but since we made the playoffs in 1988 see 1989-2004 then after the playoff appearence in 2005 see 2006-2008. The scouting department is too small and we will constantly draft Jerome Simpsons and Chris Perry’s over Desean Jackson’s and Stephen Jackson’s. Also the FO manages to resign stupidly ( see Levi jones and Willie Anderson over Eric steinbacj.) Who still plays and starts by the way? It a constant headache every year that currently has no chance of ever going away. When normal people get a headache we take aspirin, mikey boy turns on hard rock music as loud as he can get it. Guy is a jackass and if I ever have the chance to meet him I’ll spit in his face, punch him in the balls and when he is on the ground crying asking why?, I’ll say " you fucking know why!"

by Diesel2405 on Jan 8, 2010 9:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

www.whodeyrevolution.com

I really wish they had continued the “guerilla actions” this year with more billboards and so forth. Even though the Bengals are winning, it’s pretty fluky. They’re not gonna go 6-0 in the division in 2010, and they had a horrible record against the rest of the AFC (1 win, 5 losses against Denver, Oak, NYJ, Hou, SD)

Mike Brown is the most incredibly thick skulled greedy person in the universe. Over the 20 years without a playoff win the team has changed all the players multiple times, all the coaches multiple times, and even the stadium. The ones who are constant are Mike Brown and his “staff” of family members. He pays himself and his family MILLIONS of dollars, which are backed by taxpayer guarantees for Paul Brown Stadium. I hate that man more than anyone in America.

by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 8, 2010 9:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Dont worry he will get what's coming to him!

His daughter is already suffering being mike browns daughter by being one of the UGLIEST people alive. If you banged her it’s basically like banging a guy. Paul brown looked normal but looks like mile and Kate got the slow swimmer!

by Diesel2405 on Jan 8, 2010 11:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Can I get a couple of punches in too?

I also want to shit on the mans face! B/c he has shit on the fans faces since he’s been in charge. Actually his picked his shit up with his hands and has thrown it in our face.
Mike Brown do the right thing for once, do the right thing FOR ONCE IN YOUR TENURE AND PAY MIKE ZIMMER so he can stay here.
The fans and the organization needs this guy!

by WHYUS!! on Jan 9, 2010 8:03 AM EST up reply actions  

Zimmer has already said its up to the Bengals

I think he likes working with Marvin and would be happy to stay if a headcoaching offer doesnt come along. He desreves an new contract and salary hike so Brown better give it to him(sadly Im not full of confidence when it comes to Mike Brown making the right call…)

by pilks1075 on Jan 9, 2010 4:20 AM EST reply actions  

Zimmer will likely offer Cincy a hometown discount....

….because Snyder’s reputation is mud. He’s a jerk and an awful boss to work for. He hires his stars (jerks like Portis and Stompie Haynesworth) and then doesn’t permit his coaches to discipline them.

As one player told the Washington Post last week, there are two categories of players on the Redskins: “the rules guys and the guidelines guys.” The average players have to follow the rules, but Snyder’s favorites go by their own guidelines. And then the coaches take the fall when the team is unprepared and undisciplined.

Mike Zimmer is no idiot, and he wouldn’t walk into that organization unless the difference in money is truly substantial. Hence, the howetown discount. He’ll stay in Cincy for a bit less, but Brown will still have to open the wallet and give the man a well deserved raise.

I would kill everyone in this room for a drop of sweet beer.
- Homer J. Simpson

by Homer J. on Jan 10, 2010 11:14 PM EST reply actions  

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