Mike Zimmer

[Gandhi]

A few other options, whereas three of them have some sort of connection to the Cards:

Sean Desai was the assistant head coach of the Seahawks, but since Keim is gone, maybe there is not much of knowledge of the other NFC West-coaching staffs.

Jerod Mayo from the Patriots officially have the title of linebacker coach, and as such he is free to interview with other teams for a DC role. In reality he works as a de facto defensive coordinator. The connection to Ossenfort is obvious.

Jim Leonhard from Wisconsin has no connection to the Cards, but he is just really interesting.

Nick Rallis have had success as the Eagles linebacker coach, so it could easily be that Gannon wants to bring him.

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As for the offensive coordinator, I think that Brian Johnson, the OC from Philly, would be very interesting. Of course, he have never called plays, but he just strikes me as a big talent.

 

[Arz101]

Zimmer is a weird guy. At Minnesota, he tried to get heavily involved with the offense though he lacked the experience to be credible (note to Gannon). When Cousins got hurt, he threw the backup under the bus. He apparently became very bitter when the Vikings failed to win his last couple of years. That might be a concern since the Cards’ D is a rebuild. He certainly knows defense, but would he function well in the Cards’ environment.

Valid Concerns. Need a Zimmer to ensure to ensure Clubhouse mentality is not tolerated on defense.

 

[Ragnar]

Read somewhere that Sean Payton’s interested in Zimmer for DC in Denver…

 

[Harry]

Read somewhere that Sean Payton’s interested in Zimmer for DC in Denver…

Better fit

 

[Chopper0080]

Better fit

He could be. I think Mike Zimmer the DC is very different from Mike Zimmer the HC. Personal opinion.

 

[gimpy]

Good or bad way?

 

[Chopper0080]

Good or bad way?

I think some defensive coaches are better when they stay in their lane. I believe there is a different mindset when it comes to the defensive side of the ball vs the offensive side and some coaches (Zimmer) struggle to navigate that.

 

[Chopper0080]

To actually answer the question, I think Zimmer is a better DC than HC. Similar to Fangio in that regard.

 

[Dan H]

I think some defensive coaches are better when they stay in their lane. I believe there is a different mindset when it comes to the defensive side of the ball vs the offensive side and some coaches (Zimmer) struggle to navigate that.

That was Buddy Ryan’s biggest problem.

 

[Harry]

Apparently Gannon may want to call the plays!

 

[Shane]

Apparently Gannon may want to call the plays!

Good then no freaking excuses

 

[Tacticool Nerd]

I thought he said that on who would be able to bring in? But either way I am hopeful. Really night and day difference from KK.

 

[Chopper0080]

I thought he said that on who would be able to bring in? But either way I am hopeful. Really night and day difference from KK.

Just remember that different approach and personality doesn't equal different results.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Apparently Gannon may want to call the plays!

On offense?!?

 

[gimpy]

I got the impression they were talking about the defense?