Falcons hire Mike Zimmer

by Dave Halprin on Jan 9, 2007 4:01 PM CST in Dallas Cowboys News

Mike Zimmer, the Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator for the past six seasons, has agreed to become the Falcons defensive coordinator under new coach Bobby Petrino, ESPN's Chris Mortensen is reporting.

I can't say I'm sad to see this development, Zimmer needs to return to a 4-3 defense and Dallas needs a dynamic, experienced 3-4 coordinator.

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Petrino

Man, Petrino's not wasting any time.

He just hired Cincy's WR coach Hue Jackson to run their O...

And now he landed Zim from us.

That adds one more question to "As Valley Ranch Turns"

"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" - Ric Flair

by kcbrett5 on Jan 9, 2007 4:04 PM CST reply actions

Goodbye Zim...

played the hand that was dealt him. Did a decent job. A couple of years there we had top-rated defenses. Was loyal. But like Grizz said, the last month probably sealed his fate.

Wish you much success.

by Tuna Helper on Jan 9, 2007 4:04 PM CST reply actions

I think it's exciting.

Hopefully, we get someone who will bring fresh ideas and energy to this defense, and use people such as Roy properly.

by Parl on Jan 9, 2007 4:04 PM CST reply actions

Don't Hold Your Breath

If The Big Tuna returns, it'll be some no-name pawn that Parcells can control. Someone who won't be allowed to be creative in scheming the defensive system.

"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" - Ric Flair

by kcbrett5 on Jan 9, 2007 4:07 PM CST up reply actions

what

nuthin surprises me in coach hiring since mora got the atl job. he ran the niners to the ground and he became a head coach. if u wish upon a star mora is not 2 very far from being ur nu leader turnin all u in2 bleaders.

NINERS RULE

by tofan on Jan 9, 2007 4:38 PM CST reply actions

you don't know what you're talkin' bout

the niners haven't had a good defense SINCE MORA JR was their defensive coordinator (under the Mariucci regime).

and your logic -- or lack thereof -- is very stupid, because Mora Jr ran a 4-3 defense and in case you haven't noticed, Dallas runs a 3-4.

get some knowledge...

"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" - Ric Flair

by kcbrett5 on Jan 10, 2007 8:35 AM CST up reply actions

3-4-3-4-3-3

who cares what dallass runs. the defense is bad. couldn't stopp the seahacks. thats all that counts.

NINERS RULE

by tofan on Jan 10, 2007 10:20 AM CST up reply actions

Actually, who cares what U think?

All fans of teams with losing records, please leave this web site.

Don't let it hit you where the good lord split you...

And one more parting shot, go take that free GED course at your local adult learning center.

"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" - Ric Flair

by kcbrett5 on Jan 10, 2007 10:42 AM CST up reply actions

fake message fake prophet

come on u quote ric flair and ur tryin 2 get in the ring with me. ric flair is an actor. he is not real a wrestler. follow a fake athlete u become fake ur self.

NINERS RULE

by tofan on Jan 10, 2007 10:47 AM CST up reply actions

Can someone please translate

"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" - Ric Flair

by kcbrett5 on Jan 10, 2007 10:51 AM CST up reply actions

just ignore this clown

by Deke on Jan 10, 2007 10:59 AM CST up reply actions

no sense is good sense

y don't u get hulk hogan 2 read the e mail 4 u.

NINERS RULE

by tofan on Jan 10, 2007 11:00 AM CST up reply actions

silverblue5

try not to engage the trolls

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by Dave Halprin on Jan 10, 2007 11:18 AM CST up reply actions

whachout

im goin 2 put a figure four leg lock on ur ass

NINERS RULE

by tofan on Jan 10, 2007 11:26 AM CST up reply actions

bring it

"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" - Ric Flair

by kcbrett5 on Jan 10, 2007 1:30 PM CST up reply actions

All right.

"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" - Ric Flair

by kcbrett5 on Jan 10, 2007 1:31 PM CST up reply actions

You're right, Grizz... my bust.

"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" - Ric Flair

by kcbrett5 on Jan 10, 2007 1:31 PM CST up reply actions

b ware

i wrestled in p e class. i got sum moves.

NINERS RULE

by tofan on Jan 10, 2007 5:10 PM CST up reply actions

mora

I never want Mora here. It makes me sick just thinking about it.

Derek

Signature! I don't need no stinking signature!!

by DerekSTheRed on Jan 9, 2007 4:40 PM CST reply actions

bpless

who is going to coach ur team next? who is crazy enough 2 come here? saban?

NINERS RULE

by tofan on Jan 9, 2007 4:44 PM CST reply actions

After his year of vacation

Cowher will replace the retired BP. Aw yeah... the Big Chin will meet Big D.

At least I don't live in Philadelphia.

by Citilicious on Jan 9, 2007 4:57 PM CST up reply actions

Cowher and TO in a spittin' contest?

I don't think so. Cowher will wait for Fox to get the axe in Carolina before he makes his family pick up and move again.

by Doomsday on Jan 9, 2007 7:04 PM CST up reply actions

Bowles

Mosley thinks that secondary coach Todd Bowles is likely to replace Zimmer as def. coordinator if Parcells stays.

Color me unimpressed if that ends up being the case....

by Philosopher on Jan 9, 2007 4:47 PM CST reply actions

The play of the Cowboy secondary is a great

endorsement for its coach.

Wharter

by Wharter on Jan 9, 2007 6:11 PM CST up reply actions

If BP stays, he's probably deeded over the

keys to Valley Ranch back to Jerry after this season.No more lost control for JJ.

Wharter

by Wharter on Jan 9, 2007 4:54 PM CST reply actions

big chin

he knows enough coacing in pitt how easier it is 2 win in a small market. dallass has become the yankees with t o and bp.

NINERS RULE

by tofan on Jan 9, 2007 5:05 PM CST reply actions

I got news for you

the Cowboys were the Yankees long before Parcells and T.O. came along.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 9, 2007 5:07 PM CST up reply actions

u beleave

the boys r not even ass well liked ass the longhorns. vince young vs. romo?

NINERS RULE

by tofan on Jan 9, 2007 5:13 PM CST up reply actions

great news

I'm happy that we're getting a new DC, we need fresh ideas and change with our schemes. Good start to the off season.

In Romo we Trust

by Terry on Jan 9, 2007 5:09 PM CST reply actions

Zimmer is a good coach

he'll do a great job in Atlanta. He'll be missed here, I'd rather the 4-3 than the 3-4 defense.

I would like to see the cowboys bring Norv Turner in as our offensive coordinator, probably wont happen, but I remember troy Aikman say glowing things about him and what he did for his career, so much so, that Norv was Troy's presenter to the Hall. I think Turner would do wonders with Romo.

by Deke on Jan 9, 2007 5:38 PM CST reply actions

Toolbag

Why is some 69ers tool bag fan--who spells worse than a 3rd grader--always talkin' crap on a Cowboys forum?

by Cowboys Dominance on Jan 9, 2007 5:39 PM CST reply actions

Good question

I was hoping everybody would have the good sense to ignore him instead of answering his comments. Usually if you do that, they get bored and go away.

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by Dave Halprin on Jan 9, 2007 5:56 PM CST up reply actions

Grizz

I think I figured it out: his sig is "tofan"; he prob. follows TO around to whatever team he is on (can't believe didn't notice that earlier). I wouldn't have been so aggressive if this were an isolated incident, but I noticed his comments on MANY posts (like, e.g., the one right before this one about Zimmer), and they just seem to be antagonistic--trying to bait us.

As a Cowboys fan, I hate the 69ers and always will. I imagine 69ers fans feel the same way about us. All the same, this is a Cowboys BLOG, not some "rivals forum" where smack talk is the norm.

I read this blog for detailed analysis of the Boys, and, sometimes, and to a lesser extent, for the comments of other readers. Reading some trash talking post by a 9ers fan is just a waste of time. Things must be REALLY boring in 69ers land!!

by Cowboys Dominance on Jan 9, 2007 6:48 PM CST up reply actions

dallass

u'r sopposed 2 welcome me withopen arms. see i know more about the cowboys than u fans do. how can u call youselves fans. please go back 2 school kids. da niners and cowboys have special frendship. from montana to clark has nothing to do with lewis in frisco and dallass. we have that bond. all those games in the 90's. still bitter huh. thanx cowboys gave us th e niner fans our first tatse of victory and we still thank u.

NINERS RULE

by tofan on Jan 9, 2007 7:00 PM CST up reply actions

surri

cu the niners blog is borin cuz da niner fans r bz buildin startups.

NINERS RULE

by tofan on Jan 9, 2007 5:56 PM CST reply actions

BAN

Is it possible to ban someone from a blog? Especially when someone is begging for it?

by Cowboys Dominance on Jan 9, 2007 7:09 PM CST reply actions

We could all start blogging in Ebonics.

Wharter

by Wharter on Jan 9, 2007 7:13 PM CST reply actions

LMAO

I was going to suggest maybe tofan was mentally retarded, but that would be an insult to the mentally retarded.

by APerfectStar on Jan 9, 2007 8:25 PM CST up reply actions

The Falcons 4-3 D just got good

Zimmer inherits some playmakers (when healthy) and gets a fresh start. With a coaching change that'll probably let Vick be Vick, they just moved up to the top team in the NFC South.

by Doomsday on Jan 9, 2007 7:13 PM CST reply actions