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Zimmer: Cornerbacks Have To Tackle Against Carolina

FOXBORO MA - SEPTEMBER 12:  Randy Moss #81 of the New England Patriots catches a pass as Johnathan Joseph #22 of the Cincinnati Bengals makes the tackle during the NFL season opener on September 12 2010 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro Massachusetts.  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

You know that Bengals defensive coordinator is about as awesome as awesome gets. I mean, along with his passion that quickly made him a fan favorite, Zimmer simply gets results. His first season as the Bengals coordinator in 2008 translated into a defense that ranked 12th in the NFL, after the defense spent four of the previous five seasons ranked 27th or worse. How does Zimmer improve the defense further still? Oh, he just makes them a respectable fourth ranked defense. That's all. Cake. In fact, saying Zimmer is a favorite in Cincinnati would be a severe understatement. The only Cincinnati sports figures respected more is Joey Votto and God.

But if you want more Zimmer personality, check out Geoff Hobson's latest:

It’s not as bad when defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer first came to Cincinnati and jumped all over the athletically gifted Johnathan Joseph about needing him to tackle on the corner.

But Zimmer still gets in the occasional shot. Like after Thursday’s practice when he glimpsed Joseph walking past him as Zimmer spoke to a couple of reporters. Without missing a beat, Zimmer raised his voice, “The corners have to tackle this week.”

Through two games this year, the Bengals defense ranks 18th in the NFL.

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I love Zimmer.

If Marvin walks I wouldn’t mind seeing him step up and become head coach.

"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison

by sexsalad on Sep 24, 2010 3:58 PM EDT reply actions  

man i really don't want to lose marvin

been a bengals fan since i was a little kid, not saying i won’t continue to be if marvin leaves. although, its going to be harder to stomach every stupid front office decision brown makes if it costs the bengals marvin.

"wherever Brad St. Louis is and Shayne Graham is about to be." -R.F. Mehl

by palewook on Sep 24, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm just saying.

I really don’t want Marvin to leave either.

"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur

"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison

by sexsalad on Sep 25, 2010 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Will we see Brandon Ghee Sunday?

Im kinda hoping we get to see him and Dunlap more Sunday,I think they can get their feet wet these next two weeks (browns next week),any thoughts on it?

by Primal on Sep 24, 2010 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

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