GOOD NEWS BENGAL FANS ,ZIMMER STAYS A BENGAL

[ace63]

Mike Zimmer confirmed Tuesday in a text message he is returning to the Bengals as defensive coordinator and the Bengals made it official later in the day.

Zimmer wouldn't elaboate but it is believed the deal was offered before he left for Dallas on Monday to rejoin his family as well as check up on son Adam's trip to the NFC playoffs as the Saints assistant linebackers coach.

It turns out to be the Bengals' first strike in free agency, less than 72 hours after the Wild Card loss to the Jets, and it may end up to be their biggest heading into 2010. In two years Zimmer has taken the Bengals from 27th in the NFL to fourth with a unit that fueled this past season's six-game sweep of the AFC North in which the Bengals allowed just seven offensive touchdowns.

“I love working with Marvin,” Zimmer said in a news release. “He’s a great coach who does a terrific job, and he has been like family to me through all the ordeal our family has gone through. And I really respect the group of players we have. They have worked exceptionally hard, and I know they join me in knowing we have to keep improving as we move forward. “

Zimmer's story became a main thread of the Bengals' improbable 10-6 run. Less than 72 hours before the Bengals played in Baltimore, his wife Vikiki died suddenly on Oct. 8. Zimmer decided to coach with his three children and father in the stands, and the Bengals responded with a last-minute 17-14 victory in which they held the NFL's third-ranked offense to one touchdown.

"I don't think anybody could have handled it any better," said Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski, who has known Zimmer for 30 years. "He had to become both a father and a mother to his kids."

[ace63]

"If you think about it, why would he go anywhere? He has one of the top Ds in the NFL and I think, probably the youngest by far. There is still TONS of talent that hasn't shown on the defensive side of the ball for the Bengals. Also, this might allow the Bengals to concentrate on the O for the offseason and the draft.

[ace63]

Washington said that they would get zimmer next year. They would pay a lot for him. But im sure bengals made him one of the highest paid asst coaches. But talk of he loved his players and they were a family was what made him stay with the bengals . He loves marv very much and said he is a great coach. YOU dont see that very much any more. Its always talk of $$$$$ . not loyalty. The whole team became a family this year.

[farmer]

By staying also gives him one less than to think about since this is his first time off since his wife died. His extended family in the Bengals was there for him.

He did very well this year even when injuries to key players happened. If they all come back healthy they could be in the top five of the NFL with some help.

[beaverlover]

This was one of my biggest worries for the Bengals...I am very happy he's staying now lets go draft a WR.


WHO DEY!!!!

[Manwithplan]

Uhhhhhh, the Jets.

[beaverlover]

Uhhhhhh, the Jets.

Who does Pittsburgh play this weekend?

[Manwithplan]

Uhhhhhh, the Jets.

Who does Pittsburgh play this weekend?

You know, that's what is weird. They play the same exact team the Bungals play.

[ace63]

Uhhhhhh, the Jets.

Who does Pittsburgh play this weekend?

You know, that's what is weird. They play the same exact team the Bungals play.

And what channel is that on, and time

[Manwithplan]

Channel? Well, I have Armstrong Cable, so it will be on channel 47, which is the comedy channel.

[ace63]

Channel? Well, I have Armstrong Cable, so it will be on channel 47, which is the comedy channel.

I have time warner. And it said theres always next year.

[Manwithplan]

Channel? Well, I have Armstrong Cable, so it will be on channel 47, which is the comedy channel.

I have time warner. And it said theres always next year.

Yep, the Steelers should be back at the top next year.