Zim to interview in Cleveland

[Wyche'sWarrior]

Originally Posted by M.W.

I will hate to see him go but it is going to happen sooner or later as he deserves a shot.

He certainly does....I like the scenario that is laid out on here a lot: Marv to GM, Zim to HC. That said, he ain't gonna just stand around and wait for his shot.

[Wyche'sWarrior]

Originally Posted by jj22

Don't forget Oakland.

Who?

[neek]

If he goes maybe he'll take REY REY with him!

[finso]

Screw this!
I'm not his buddy or family member. I couldn't care less what he "deserves".
I hope he gets turned down on every opportunity.

[jbrd14]

If he took the job, he'd likely take Hue Jackson with him as OC. We would also lose some of our free agents to him (like Michael Johnson, Thomas Howard, Terrence Newman).

Zimmer knows how to motivate the players, and we have a lot of them that need that (Burfict, Dunlap, etc.). If we lost Zim it may set our defense back substantially.

BTW, Rob Ryan is a clown and Lovie won't come here as a DC.

[Wyche'sWarrior]

Originally Posted by neek

If he goes maybe he'll take REY REY with him!

If he does, I say good riddance Zim!

[whodey21]

Originally Posted by WeezyBengal

Cleveland is where coaches go to die. Cmon Zim, you know this.

Because Bill Belichick, Forrest Gregg, and Paul Brown didn't do anything after coaching in Cleveland

You might be confusing Cleveland with us. The last coach out of Cincinnati to do anything after stopping here was Bill Walsh.

[neek]

Originally Posted by jbrd14

If he took the job, he'd likely take Hue Jackson with him as OC. We would also lose some of our free agents to him (like Michael Johnson, Thomas Howard, Terrence Newman).

Zimmer knows how to motivate the players, and we have a lot of them that need that (Burfict, Dunlap, etc.). If we lost Zim it may set our defense back substantially.

BTW, Rob Ryan is a clown and Lovie won't come here as a DC.

That is what I'm worried about.

[D's Nuts and Bolts]

Originally Posted by Wyche'sWarrior

Just what I was thinking. Mike Clown better act fast if Zim goes.....and not some bargain basement type Mike Clown bs hire either. We can't afford to regress on what Zim has built here.

Mike Browns list starts here.

http://www.arenafootball.com/teams/

[Steeler Eater]

Zimmer to Cleveland?

I think he is wise enough to avoid that team and is just throwing himself out there. Cleveland has had 5 HC during Marvin's tenure and Zimmer would be number 6 and probably tossed after a year like Shurmur... all aboard the revolving door that is the Browns coaching staff.

[D's Nuts and Bolts]

Originally Posted by jbrd14

If he took the job, he'd likely take Hue Jackson with him as OC. We would also lose some of our free agents to him (like Michael Johnson, Thomas Howard, Terrence Newman).

Zimmer knows how to motivate the players, and we have a lot of them that need that (Burfict, Dunlap, etc.). If we lost Zim it may set our defense back substantially.

BTW, Rob Ryan is a clown and Lovie won't come here as a DC.

Why would Lovie not come here?
He and Marvin are good friends, I would think it would be ideal for him to come and take over a good D for a few years too rebuild his HC resume.

[Wyche'sWarrior]

Originally Posted by D's Nuts and Bolts

Mike Browns list starts here.

http://www.arenafootball.com/teams/

LOL....true

[XenoMorph]

It will be hard to hate the Browns cause i like Zimmer so much...

But if Zim gets the offer no way he turns it down hes been snubbed enough...

Now we need to make out moves quickly so he can be HC here... comeon marvin to gm or hell F it.. Just fire him and hire zimmer

[redsrule2500]

Originally Posted by jj22

Rob Ryan has never had a good defense. Never. Surprised Brown gave permission to a AFCN rival. Must have great respect for Zimmer. Or he gets the feeling I get when it comes to Cleveland which is they will go for a head coach with an offensive background, so Zimmer is a loooooong shot. Still expect the Jungle to burn if something like this was ever to happen.

He doesn't have to give permission for a head coaching position interview.

[redsrule2500]

Originally Posted by Steeler Eater

Zimmer to Cleveland?

I think he is wise enough to avoid that team and is just throwing himself out there. Cleveland has had 5 HC during Marvin's tenure and Zimmer would be number 6 and probably tossed after a year like Shurmur... all aboard the revolving door that is the Browns coaching staff.

If you get a guaranteed $15MM, who gives a crap?!

[Wyche'sWarrior]

Originally Posted by BengalsFan024

It will be hard to hate the Browns cause i like Zimmer so much...

But if Zim gets the offer no way he turns it down hes been snubbed enough...

Now we need to make out moves quickly so he can be HC here... comeon marvin to gm or hell F it.. Just fire him and hire zimmer

Either way is fine by me.....

[XenoMorph]

Originally Posted by Wyche'sWarrior

Boy, Lovie Smith would be awesome. You think he'd take a coordinator job? I just don't know if he would, but would sure love to have him.

Well there are more potential HC's right now than HCing spots... Many Head coaches after losing a job fall back to their coordinator position for a couple years before getting that next HCing spot. I mean how many people are looking to hire a HC that just got fired?

[Abspara]

Originally Posted by BengalsFan024

. I mean how many people are looking to hire a HC that just got fired?

Kansas City scooped up Andy Reid pretty fast after he was fired.

[LeTigre]

Obviously, I'm rooting for him to get the job. I can't think of anyone I know in the league right now that deserves a shot more than Zim. He just has the right makeup.

Sure, I'd love for him to still be our DC, but this is the man's career.

[GreenDragon]

Originally Posted by Abspara

Good for Zim. I hope he interviews well and is considered for the position. He's a great coach and it's time he move on for his own personal growth.

Maybe we can get Rob Ryan for his replacement

Wouldn't mind Rob Ryan as DC.

WOULD mind Zim as Cleveland HC.

[jj22]

Originally Posted by redsrule2500

He doesn't have to give permission for a head coaching position interview.

Seems like every year I ready about teams getting permission to speak with other teams OC/DC for head coaching positions all the time. I just thought out of respect the teams give permission as long as it's not a lateral move.

[jbrd14]

Originally Posted by D's Nuts and Bolts

Why would Lovie not come here?
He and Marvin are good friends, I would think it would be ideal for him to come and take over a good D for a few years too rebuild his HC resume.

If he has to settle for a DC job, he'll go to Dallas

[Steeler Eater]

Originally Posted by redsrule2500

If you get a guaranteed $15MM, who gives a crap?!

1st year HC for the Browns at 15 million?

Belichick makes a little more than half of that and is considered the best in the game.

[Wyche'sWarrior]

Originally Posted by BengalsFan024

Well there are more potential HC's right now than HCing spots... Many Head coaches after losing a job fall back to their coordinator position for a couple years before getting that next HCing spot. I mean how many people are looking to hire a HC that just got fired?

That's a good point, Lovie's only problem has been his offense. I personally can't believe they fired a guy coming off a 10-6 season in a division with Green Bay and a surprising Vikings squad. The worst team was Detroit, and they had been decent the last few seasons. I think Chicago made a big mistake, we'll see.

[jbrd14]

Originally Posted by GreenDragon

Wouldn't mind Rob Ryan as DC.

WOULD mind Zim as Cleveland HC.

Ryan is a *******