MAATopDogg Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/12/26/zimmers-name-surfaces-as-potential-defensive-coordinator-in-dc/ Zimmer's name surfaces as potential defensive coordinator in D.C. Despite doing a great job over the past two seasons with the Cincinnati defense, Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer has yet to generate significant buzz as a potential head-coaching candidate for the upcoming carousel of vacancies. But with his contract in Cincinnati set to expire after the current season, Zimmer could be in line for a lateral move -- and also a healthy raise. We're told that Mike Shanahan has targeted Zimmer as the first choice to run the defense, if/when Shanahan resurfaces as head coach of the Redskins. On Friday night, NFL Network's Jason La Canfora indicated that one of Mike Shanahan's first items of business will be to hire former Broncos defensive coordinator Bob Slowik. As La Canfora explained it, Slowik has been working with Shanahan at Denver-area office space. And we're hearing that Slowik will be a member of the Shanahan's staff even if Shanahan lands Zimmer. If shouldn't be hard for the Redskins to succeed, given that owner Daniel Snyder previously has paid big money to defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. In early 2006, Williams inked a three-year, $8 million extension to remain with the Redskins. So it might be a good idea for the Bengals to redouble their efforts to get Zimmer signed for 2010 and beyond. In November, Zimmer told Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com that the team has approached Zimmer regarding a contract extension, but that "nothing came to fruition." Possible translation? "I got lowballed." That's a term that doesn't exist in the Redskins' official dictionary. And one thing of which we're certain is that, if Mike Shanahan is the head coach of the Redskins, he'll have a virtually unlimited budget to hire the lieutenants he desires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I'd love the combo of the two. Make it happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsteelz Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 i love extremeskins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vainglory Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 oh man that would certainly be a dream scenario for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigSkin Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Well, PFT is a bit behind on the news. We've known it on this board for over a week! Here's another tidbit. http://www.cincyjungle.com/2009/11/16/1160442/six-pack-of-hu-dey-sign-mike With those accolades, Zimmer will be a hot head coaching candidate in 2010. Even if no head coaching opportunities are granted Zimmer, he could find himself a rich contract as a defensive coordinator with a powerfully rich team -- say the Washington Redskins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchap Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Even with a lack of talent and undersized players, he crafted some really good defenses in Dallas during the 5-11 years of the early 00's. He's a great defensive mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAATopDogg Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Yeah, Shanny could do no wrong bringing him in. I saw Zimmer on the HBO training camp with the Bengals and he is a in your face intense coach. I wonder if he'll switch to a 3-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikie Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 would be a huge step up from the slowik rumors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 We are going to put together an all star coaching staff and FO and Snyder is going to back off and let them do their thing. This is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Yeah, Shanny could do no wrong bringing him in. I saw Zimmer on the HBO training camp with the Bengals and he is a in your face intense coach. I wonder if he'll switch to a 3-4. Why would he switch to a 3-4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Well, PFT is a bit behind on the news. that's the only way they get their news from somewhere else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 that's the only way they get their newsfrom somewhere else Either that or else Florio concuts some story on what ever b/s is in his head at the time. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I'd be 100% for this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I'd be 100% for this! Me too. He has done wonders with Cincy's defense. They have gone from putrid to good in a pretty short period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff in D.C. Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 This would be awesome! The only thing that would concern me is this might mean we'd be switching to a 3-4 which I don't think we have the personnel for. And obviously all of the individual position coaches would be important hires as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Make it happen Bruce! :thumbsup: Between Shanahan and Zimmer, we'll get the most out of our current and new personnel than we ever have gotten from Zorn and Blache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoVaSkins21 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I think a lot of things will start coming together very quickly come Jan. 4th, as well as the days to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Seriously that would be a great combo and a another sign that snyder has changed. crossing fingers this will happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBush Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I'd be 100% for this! :chestram: Same here. But at this point I would be for almost anybody but the current coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Seriously that would be a great combo and a another sign that snyder has changed. crossing fingers this will happen:fingersx: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
“Misdirection” Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Why do people think he will bring a 3-4 defense? They run a 4-3 defense in Cincinatti, and we already have 4-3 personnel here. Why switch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsteelz Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 that may have already happen , maybe people just cant say so they dont get busted , maybe shanny has his staff about done ... just maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 3-4 could work... Carter, Phat Al (or Mr. Suh? :fingersx: ) Orakpo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailToTheRedskins14 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I think a lot of things will start coming together very quickly come Jan. 4th, as well as the days to follow. I heard a guy talking today on the radio about Holmgren in Cleveland, and Holmgren has said he is reviewing his current coaching staff, basically the same thing Allen has said about our coaching staff. The radio host said something that made me think though. He noted that this "review period" is gonna have to be done fast because Holmgren has to get it started right away. I think the same thing can be said for Allen. He'll review Zorn and have a much easier time doing it than Holmgren. Everybody knows Zorn is out and Allen has probably already made the decision. So things will probably get started ASAP, they really HAVE to get started ASAP to get ready for the offseason and next year. I do like the idea of a coaching "all star" team. You make our coaching staff the focal point of the team and there's no question who is in charge. We don't have players that are untouchable, we'll have coaches with complete control and (hopefully) respect. If Shanahan comes, let him bring in his son, who is up on the rise, as OC and bring in Zimmer as DC with Slowik under him. Honestly I don't know much about Slowik, I do know Cincy's D has been improving a LOT in the last 2 years so I'm okay with Zimmer. If Slowik is a positional coach under him, I'd be fine with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsteelz Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 think of Slowik like a DB coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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