Report: Bengals Fired Offensive Coordinator Bob Bratkowski
by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 31, 2011 1:02 PM EST
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According to Chris Mortensen, the Bengals officially fired offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski on Monday. Once the Bengals coaching staff was guaranteed to be coaching the Senior bowl, the Bengals decided to hold off on any major coaching decisions until returning to Cincinnati.
Bratkowski has been a great source of frustration with Bengals fans because of questionable decisions. A great example of that was in 2010 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With only 2:28 left in the game, the Buccaneers used their final timeout in an effort to save some time for a game-tying drive. With thirteen yards to go on third down, the Bengals could have run the ball, which would have bled the clock to the two minute warning. A good punt and the Buccaneers would have been forced to play the length of the field to tie the game with under two minutes.
Not impossible, but definitely far more difficult than what really happened, thanks to Bratkowski.
Rather than running the football, Bratkowski calls a passing play, out of shotgun formation. Not only were the Bengals going to try and throw the football, they were announcing it's likelihood to the other team, increasing chances for an incomplete. The worst that could happen is to stop the clock before the two minute warning, giving Tampa Bay the football back.
Well, that wasn't the worst that could happen. The window was so tight around Terrell Owens, who stumbled, that Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib picked off the pass. Tampa Bay pushed the football to the Bengals 35-yard line when the two minute warning finally came. They scored a game-tying touchdown two plays later.
Again. If the Bengals ran the football, it would have pushed the clock to the two minute warning and the Bengals could have punted. Instead of 2:18, Tampa Bay would only have less than two minutes left. Kevin Huber averaged 41.8 yards/punt that day, including a 72-yard punt. Instead of starting the drive at the 50-yard line, Bengals punter Kevin Huber could have forced the Buccaneers cover nearly 80 yards to get a game-tying touchdown. Tampa Bay would win the game after another interception late in the game by Palmer (all his fault) put the Buccaneers into position to kick a game-winning field goal as time expired.
A favorite that could get the job is Ken Zampese, who has been the Bengals' quarterback coach dating back to 2003.
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DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
by btcoop71 on Jan 31, 2011 1:00 PM EST reply actions 7 recs
ITS A MIRACLE
Did Brown finally give into Palmers demands?!?
I’m pumped!!
Mike Brown is the true definition of a businessman:
1.Build bare essentials to run business(PB Stadium)-✔
2.Hire cheap players-✔
3.When you suck don't give in to anyone's demands-✔
4. Change is a bad thing-✔
by RIP Slim on Jan 31, 2011 1:02 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
OHHHHHH MYYYYYYYYY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD
2010 - The Year of the LOLCats.
by UpStateMike on Jan 31, 2011 1:05 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
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by fret on Jan 31, 2011 1:10 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
yesyesyesyesyesyesyeysey
oh my god…..I am going to have to leave work early- time or Libations!
The Curse of Bo Jackson: Jan 13th,1991- present day
by TruWhoDey on Jan 31, 2011 1:11 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
The tiniest glimmer of hope just shined in my heart...
p.s.
please Mr. Brown, DON’T SCREW THIS UP!
I may be young but ill forever be a Bengal. Through hardship and prosperity
by UCBengal on Jan 31, 2011 1:13 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
shut up fuckface -nycredsfan
by GrooveLeg on Jan 31, 2011 1:13 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
HAPPY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE ARMIES OF MORDOR ARE VANQUISHED! SAURON IS DEFEATED!!!!!!!!!!!
This is our year!
by Paul Cannon on Jan 31, 2011 1:14 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
Sorry, did I nerd out a little too much there?
I can dial it back
This is our year!
by Paul Cannon on Jan 31, 2011 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
lol
Thanks man.
This is our year!
by Paul Cannon on Jan 31, 2011 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I equate Sauron with MB
I think Brat is Saruman.
by sgiridharan1982 on Jan 31, 2011 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
haha - I had the same thought
But a win is a win right?
This is our year!
by Paul Cannon on Jan 31, 2011 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You shoulda went with a Star Wars reference
"In Zim We Trust"-TennBengalfan
"You don't live in Cleveland, You live in Cincinnati"-Sam Wyche
by TennBengalfan on Jan 31, 2011 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
Who's Brat then?
Boba Fett? He’d be Vader to Brown’s Palpatine, but I feel like calling him “Darth Vader” gives Bratkowski far too much credit. And I guess Boba Fett is way too cool.
So maybe the viceroy from the crappy new movies? He’s enough of a pathetic lackey, I’d say.
Home of the original Kitten Mittens.
by Pardon_My_French on Jan 31, 2011 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
Brat is just a stupid stormtrooper.
Brainless, and just follows orders regardless of it they make sense. Also not good at firing weapons.
One of the Several Admerials
Only Vader (Lewis) is now starting to punish them for failure, so I’d say Brat was probably Grand Moff Tarken
Flying is as simple as throwing yourself at the ground and missing
WHERE'S BONNIE BENGAL????
She’ll crap her pants when she sees this.
Congratulations Bengals fans!
This is our year!
by Paul Cannon on Jan 31, 2011 1:15 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Just Got Back From the Bathroom!
by BonnieBengal on Jan 31, 2011 1:42 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
nice
"In Zim We Trust"-TennBengalfan
"You don't live in Cleveland, You live in Cincinnati"-Sam Wyche
by TennBengalfan on Jan 31, 2011 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
nut busted
Or is that offensive? I don’t care. Bratkowski is gone!
Twitter - @joeGoodberry
You might remember me as "Firstpick"
by Joe Goodberry on Jan 31, 2011 1:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Since he has been fired now we just need to stone him!
by Diesel2405 on Jan 31, 2011 1:16 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Tar and Feathering would be much better. Then we can have a parade as he's put on a barge and floated down the river.
2010 - The Year of the LOLCats.
by UpStateMike on Jan 31, 2011 1:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah I like your idea better. But I think I should at least get to pee on him
by Diesel2405 on Jan 31, 2011 1:19 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
i bet fountain square is a party right now
and if it’s not….can anyone who lives in town please go there and just get hammered for me anyways
The Curse of Bo Jackson: Jan 13th,1991- present day
by TruWhoDey on Jan 31, 2011 1:31 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
im at work and im getting hammered. Nothing better then booze in a water bottle
by Diesel2405 on Jan 31, 2011 1:33 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
ballsy move. I like it
The Curse of Bo Jackson: Jan 13th,1991- present day
by TruWhoDey on Jan 31, 2011 1:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
HELL
It’s ABOUT TIME.
-Tychus Finley
by LABengalsfan on Jan 31, 2011 1:19 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
BE STILL MY HEART!!!~!!!!!!!!
There is REAL hope in my football world!!!!
"Bratkowski-- Off with his head!!!"
by Law1951 on Jan 31, 2011 1:19 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Now how many of you guys think they can not screw up hiring a new one?
by Diesel2405 on Jan 31, 2011 1:20 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Its Mike Brown, he could screw up a wet dream
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
@btcoop71
by btcoop71 on Jan 31, 2011 1:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I really hope its not zampese. I really hope they bring someone from the outside in.
someone with any other type of offensive philosophy!. Im so sick and tired of run, run, pass, punt
by Diesel2405 on Jan 31, 2011 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
That seems unlikely with CBA trouble around the corner.
But anybody calling the shots on offense besides Brat is a positive.
This is our year!
by Paul Cannon on Jan 31, 2011 1:25 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
"Have a drink on me!" - ACDC!!!
I’m spending the next 5 hours watching ESPN!!!!!
"Bratkowski-- Off with his head!!!"
by Law1951 on Jan 31, 2011 1:21 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Halfway there! Brat called the play, but Carson made the crappy throw!
Still not a crook!
by TrickyD26 on Jan 31, 2011 1:29 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
nice
"In Zim We Trust"-TennBengalfan
"You don't live in Cleveland, You live in Cincinnati"-Sam Wyche
by TennBengalfan on Jan 31, 2011 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
-1
…to the receiver who ran the wrong route because Brat didn’t give a crap.
SO FREAKING HAPPY!
513 'til I die.
Who-Dey!
by Nasty 'Nati Nation on Jan 31, 2011 1:31 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Wow.... good job... Mike Brown
can’t believe I just said that
by Throw the ball on Jan 31, 2011 1:32 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
BREAKING NEWS
Mike Brown has promoted himself to be the offensive coordinator.
"I gotta show em' how to eat right man, that's all...I got all five food groups. Pancakes, sausage-egg McMuffin, cinnamon roll, large orange juice... I just be juiced all day."
by hachigo! on Jan 31, 2011 1:32 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Precious!
"Bratkowski-- Off with his head!!!"
by Law1951 on Jan 31, 2011 1:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
THAT WASN'T A JOKE
"I gotta show em' how to eat right man, that's all...I got all five food groups. Pancakes, sausage-egg McMuffin, cinnamon roll, large orange juice... I just be juiced all day."
by hachigo! on Jan 31, 2011 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I Don't Have To Go On Strike!!! I AM So Pumped!
Happy Days!!!!
I have some hope!!
by BonnieBengal on Jan 31, 2011 1:33 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
hi bonnie
internet hugging you right now
The Curse of Bo Jackson: Jan 13th,1991- present day
by TruWhoDey on Jan 31, 2011 1:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i was really hoping to not have to strike either
now i don’t have to…..i’m seriously so happy I’m about to go ask my boss if I can have the rest of the day off
The Curse of Bo Jackson: Jan 13th,1991- present day
by TruWhoDey on Jan 31, 2011 1:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
YEA!!!
It’s like Christmas in January!!!!!
"Bratkowski-- Off with his head!!!"
by Law1951 on Jan 31, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
feels like i just won the lottery
The Curse of Bo Jackson: Jan 13th,1991- present day
by TruWhoDey on Jan 31, 2011 1:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I wish Brat a fine retirement.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Jan 31, 2011 1:36 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
no way he finds another job
if he does I will be shocked
"In Zim We Trust"-TennBengalfan
"You don't live in Cleveland, You live in Cincinnati"-Sam Wyche
by TennBengalfan on Jan 31, 2011 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It's fitting
Think about all the meaningful games that Brat essentially lost for us…and we fire him after the one meaningless loss (a Senior Bowl). Typical Bengals. But I’m not complaining, believe me.
by Big Sky Bengal on Jan 31, 2011 1:36 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
To be honest
I would hire anyone one this blog that plays madden and could expect improvement.
"I gotta show em' how to eat right man, that's all...I got all five food groups. Pancakes, sausage-egg McMuffin, cinnamon roll, large orange juice... I just be juiced all day."
by hachigo! on Jan 31, 2011 1:37 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Looking ahead - Who's next?
What odds do people put on hiring somebody from the outside to come in? I’d say 3-1
This is our year!
by Paul Cannon on Jan 31, 2011 1:38 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Not many big names out there anymore...
Anybody know some good OC prospects?
This is our year!
by Paul Cannon on Jan 31, 2011 1:41 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Brian Kelly
"I gotta show em' how to eat right man, that's all...I got all five food groups. Pancakes, sausage-egg McMuffin, cinnamon roll, large orange juice... I just be juiced all day."
hahahah
513 'til I die.
Who-Dey!
by Nasty 'Nati Nation on Jan 31, 2011 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Oooooohhh. I didn't think of him.
by BonnieBengal on Jan 31, 2011 1:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hes not really a prospect
but the thought popped in my head and I had to share it.
"I gotta show em' how to eat right man, that's all...I got all five food groups. Pancakes, sausage-egg McMuffin, cinnamon roll, large orange juice... I just be juiced all day."
by hachigo! on Jan 31, 2011 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
agreed
"In Zim We Trust"-TennBengalfan
"You don't live in Cleveland, You live in Cincinnati"-Sam Wyche
by TennBengalfan on Jan 31, 2011 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It will be Zampese. I'm almost positive.
by Mexal on Jan 31, 2011 1:41 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This is like 1 piece
To a 1000 piece puzzle. Luckily it’s a major piece.
by TCfromDubVee on Jan 31, 2011 1:39 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
I bet they will let Palmer retire
and promote him to OC
"I gotta show em' how to eat right man, that's all...I got all five food groups. Pancakes, sausage-egg McMuffin, cinnamon roll, large orange juice... I just be juiced all day."
by hachigo! on Jan 31, 2011 1:40 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Just Brat?
Why not others? Receivers coach, what has he done lately? Special Teams? Offensive Line coach?
I’ve never been screaming about Brat and don’t for a second think his firing will fix the Bengals, especially if they replace him in-house.
I think Chad said it best this weekend when he said that the players want to win more than the owner. Says it all.
by BENGALS69 on Jan 31, 2011 1:40 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
The OC is the root of the evil for inconsistent offense.
I would rather them fire the OC then some assistant. I just hope they bring in someone efficient.
by TCfromDubVee on Jan 31, 2011 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You can bet that a new OC will want his own guys.
Coordinators tend to bring their positions coaches with them usually. I’d keep Jim Anderson just because he’s outlived many coaches and coordinators here but probably just him. Maybe Paul Alexander but that report that he wasn’t teaching Lurch technique has me thinking “nah”
Well then,
You’ll like this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXzg0D-cKds
Home of the original Kitten Mittens.
by Pardon_My_French on Jan 31, 2011 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
About time.
People might get pissed about me saying this, but I wouldn’t mind seeing Brat back in a front office role in the area of scouting. For the most part, there’s talented offensive players that have been drafted and groomed under him, it’s really just that the last 5 years have had AWFUL playcalling. I think this happens.
By firing Brat as OC and retaining him as a scout/Director of Scouting, Brat wins because he continues to have a job with the Bengals. The fans win because we get a new and more capable OC AND we get another body in a front office role—two things we’ve been clamoring for. And, Mike Brown wins because he would continue to retain his friend, while appeasing the fans and players. Just a thought.
by Anthony Cosenza on Jan 31, 2011 1:56 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
+1
"I gotta show em' how to eat right man, that's all...I got all five food groups. Pancakes, sausage-egg McMuffin, cinnamon roll, large orange juice... I just be juiced all day."
by hachigo! on Jan 31, 2011 2:02 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
+1
There is wisdom in your words…
…I’m scared, but I agree. Good call. :)
Just Curious
Was Brat under contract? If so, how much was left and did Mikey boy have to eat any of it by firing him?
by n8dogg on Jan 31, 2011 1:58 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Yep.
He was signed through 2011.
Managing Editor at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.
by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 31, 2011 1:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Let me say that again.
WAS signed… :)
Managing Editor at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.
by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 31, 2011 1:59 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Never before has the past tense sounded sooooo good.
This is our year!
by Paul Cannon on Jan 31, 2011 2:09 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
are you certain Josh
I thought his was up at the same time as Marvin’s…..
The Curse of Bo Jackson: Jan 13th,1991- present day
by TruWhoDey on Jan 31, 2011 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I thought he was too.
Who cares though! This day is huge. If he was signed until next year – did he just let money go? Holy crap!
by ddbumpus on Jan 31, 2011 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Nice that they do this when all the good potential replacements have already found jobs with other teams.
by JamesShively on Jan 31, 2011 2:12 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
It will probably be Zampese
Just a guess.
by BonnieBengal on Jan 31, 2011 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
second and one...what play do you call?
a false start. or incomplete bomb followed by a stuffed run up the middle.
good riddance!
by andyfrombrooklyn on Jan 31, 2011 3:04 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Everyone rec this article!
"I bet that sex Bengals fan is really pissed now." -DT3428
by sexsalad on Jan 31, 2011 3:18 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
I've already recced everyone posting on it so why the hell not?
by Doc Scratch on Jan 31, 2011 3:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I stole the idea from RR.
Everyone recs gamethreads or articles for a particularly happy event.
"I bet that sex Bengals fan is really pissed now." -DT3428
Thank god!
Good riddance to bad rubbish!!
by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Jan 31, 2011 3:26 PM EST reply actions
This is soooooooooo awesome!!!!!!
A ray of hope is shining!
by DonMegga on Jan 31, 2011 3:45 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Finally!
Ok… So one of the two biggest problems has been taken care of. I saw Ced’s comment… wonder what most of the O think as well (including Palmer and Chad “whatever his last name is this week”).
As for the other problem, is there a “Do Not Resuscitate” note in Mike Brown’s wallet?
i cant type no more i have tears in my eyes
tears of joy …what happend did an anvil fall on browns head and knoke a little sense in to him….must have been the 18 yards first half at the senior bowl….but im glade the switch finaly got fliped in his head.
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