osu45804
Posts: 6,188
Jan 12, 2010 2:01pm
http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/12/bengals-retain-defensive-coordinator-zimmer/
For 3 more years..... That is the first thing they needed to do this off-season! Welcome Back Zimmer!
For 3 more years..... That is the first thing they needed to do this off-season! Welcome Back Zimmer!
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Jan 12, 2010 2:11pm
Definitely needed to keep him around to continue building.
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rugbywrestler
Posts: 462
Jan 12, 2010 2:19pm
Thats big time, gotta have a solid D in the AFC North
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Jan 12, 2010 3:54pm
wtg bengals sign him beforehe is stolen away. Love it
killdeer
Posts: 1,538
Jan 12, 2010 4:02pm
Good move...he definitely would be on some short lists for head coaching jobs.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jan 12, 2010 4:13pm
The Bengals D has the potential to be the best in the NFL next year. Their defensive line has a fantastic rotation.
DE Michael Johnson, Odom, Geathers, Fanane, Rucker
DT Peko, Sims, Tank Johnson, Fanane
LB Rivers, Maualuga, Jones, Johnson, Jeanty, Hodge
CB Joseph, Hall, Trent
S Williams, Crocker, Ndukwe, Nelson
They could use another corner and safety for depth, but otherwise, at 100%, this defense was as good as anyone in the NFL for the first half of the year.
The offense is where the issues are, especially at WR, TE and OL.
DE Michael Johnson, Odom, Geathers, Fanane, Rucker
DT Peko, Sims, Tank Johnson, Fanane
LB Rivers, Maualuga, Jones, Johnson, Jeanty, Hodge
CB Joseph, Hall, Trent
S Williams, Crocker, Ndukwe, Nelson
They could use another corner and safety for depth, but otherwise, at 100%, this defense was as good as anyone in the NFL for the first half of the year.
The offense is where the issues are, especially at WR, TE and OL.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jan 12, 2010 5:14pm
Good move for the Bengals. I'll correct Azu and say they have the potential to be the 2nd best defense next season. 
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osu99
Posts: 333
Jan 12, 2010 10:15pm
smart move by the bengals. those are rare......i kid.
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Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Jan 13, 2010 2:54pm
I think key injuries ended up being the downfall for the Bengals on the defensive side of the ball. If these guys stay healthy, it should be a good looking defense.Azubuike24 wrote: They could use another corner and safety for depth, but otherwise, at 100%, this defense was as good as anyone in the NFL for the first half of the year.
The offense is where the issues are, especially at WR, TE and OL.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Jan 13, 2010 6:21pm
Smart move.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jan 13, 2010 8:35pm
Definitely injuries hurt Cincy. Losing Maualuga and never having the d-line healthy (even after Odom went down) really hurt the rotation. Peko was banged up the entire 2nd half of the year, Tank Johnson, Sims, Geathers and Fanene all missed games due to injury as well. Obviously Williams was out, but missing Crocker as well hurt the Bengals.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Jan 14, 2010 7:57pm
Good proactive move by the Bengals. A couple more pieces to the O and to the D and we may have staying power in the North. I hate the roller coaster of 12-4, 3-13, 8-8, 4-11-1 and then 10-6. I want to be consistently contending!
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september63
Posts: 5,789
Jan 14, 2010 8:23pm
From a Browns fan, I wish nothing but the best for Mike Zimmer!!!