Panthers interview Ken Zampese

[Stripes]

http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/o...807bengals.html

By Chick Ludwig

Staff Writer

Thursday, January 18, 2007

CINCINNATI - Bengals quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese is in Charlotte, N.C., interviewing for the Carolina Panthers' offensive coordinator post, the Dayton Daily News has learned.

The position opened on Monday when the Panthers fired Dan Henning. Carolina has already interviewed two in-house candidates - Jim Skipper, assistant head coach/running backs, and quarterbacks coach Mike McCoy.

Zampese is under contract with Cincinnati through 2007. But the Bengals gave Carolina permission to interview him. He's credited with the development of Bengals' two-time Pro Bowl QB Carson Palmer, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2003 NFL draft.

Zampese becomes the second highly-sought-after Bengals' assistant. Wide receivers coach Hue Jackson was named the Atlanta Falcons' offensive coordinator on Jan. 8. Cincinnati filled Jackson's position on Tuesday with the hiring of Mike Sheppard.

Zampese, the son of longtime NFL offensive coordinator Ernie Zampese, was an assistant coach at Miami University (1996-97) before entering the NFL. He was an assistant with Philadelphia (1998), Green Bay (1999) and St. Louis (2000-02) before joining the Bengals.

[HoosierCat]

I would hate to lose him, but he certainly deserves a promotion.

[AMC]

It's only a matter of time before we lose him of course.

Funny how our position guys are moving up but not our coordinators....Hmmmmm.....Easier to do I guess....

[Kirkendall]

I would hate to lose him, but he certainly deserves a promotion.

If he goes, that would make two position coaches promoted as offensive coordinators. Not a bad legacy for Lewis.. or would credit go to Bob Bratkowski?

[Kazkal]

Preatty suprised steelers OC promoted before brat...even though brat has his flaws were talking bout steelers offense here.

would credit go to Bob Bratkowski?

credit goes to the HC ;p he either brings them in or lets them stay on the staff.

[Kirkendall]

credit goes to the HC ;p he either brings them in or lets them stay on the staff.

My point is that it's about the system... not just the HC allowing someone to stay.

[schweinhart]

I'm not sure there's much credit warranted for any of them when the team goes 8-8 and pukes out with grand point totals of 13, 13, 13, 16, 17 etc.

Zampese can move on w/o the Bengals losing anything. Hue was a bigger hit but Shep sounds like he'll fill the void for both if Zampese goes.

Or else somebody give Kenny Anderson a call.

[jditty47]

the negativity is sickening around here. congrats to zampese for his potential shot, and congrats to marvin and brat for their part in it.

[Spor_tees]

I'm not sure there's much credit warranted for any of them when the team goes 8-8 and pukes out with grand point totals of 13, 13, 13, 16, 17 etc.

Zampese can move on w/o the Bengals losing anything. Hue was a bigger hit but Shep sounds like he'll fill the void for both if Zampese goes.

Or else somebody give Kenny Anderson a call.

There is an article on Bengals.com talking about how Kenny got the axe in Jax and still wants to coach.

[schweinhart]

the negativity is sickening around here. congrats to zampese for his potential shot, and congrats to marvin and brat for their part in it.

What's sickening was watching the Bengals choke their way out of the playoffs because no one had the wherewithal to figure out how to win one effing game out of their last 3.

Zampese? I'd say Kitna made more of a difference than he did as a QB coach.

[Kazkal]

If we did lose zampese...it would suck hardcore if brat got promoted to HC because we lost the 2 people who would replace him.

Or else somebody give Kenny Anderson a call. wacko.gif

Hey now woulden't be that bad

PS,Hey let's bring kitna in as a QB coach!

[HoosierCat]

Per Hobson, the Panthers appear to be set to hire QB coach Mike McCoy for OC. So it looks like Zampese stays.

[MacD BengalFan]

Zampese? I'd say Kitna made more of a difference than he did as a QB coach.

I have a tendency to agree. Carson's performance tappered off from last season and Kitna was the only person missing. I think he was a huge influence on Carson's development and performance last season. Yes, the O-line took some injuries this season, but I think if Kitna had been present, Carson might have adepted better to the changes on the O-line with Kitna's leadership.

[Stripes]

Per Hobson, the Panthers appear to be set to hire QB coach Mike McCoy for OC. So it looks like Zampese stays.

Good deal. Now Sheppard can just stay with the WRs and we don't have to shuffle everyone around to hire someone else.

[Stripes]

The 49ers are rumored to be interested in Zampese (among others) to replace Norv Turner as the offensive coordinator.

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews...francisco_49ers

Nolan also indicated he will consider candidates outside the organization. One possibility could be Cincinnati quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese. The 49ers would need to get permission from the Bengals to interview Zampese, whose father, Ernie, was an NFL offensive coordinator and an early mentor of Turner.

[SkinneymulleT]

Zampese? I'd say Kitna made more of a difference than he did as a QB coach.

I have a tendency to agree. Carson's performance tappered off from last season and Kitna was the only person missing. I think he was a huge influence on Carson's development and performance last season. Yes, the O-line took some injuries this season, but I think if Kitna had been present, Carson might have adepted better to the changes on the O-line with Kitna's leadership.

Without attacking you personally, I have to point out that carson had a "BLOWN UP KNEE,MORON!" and missed alot of training, off season and pre season workouts but still returned in record time. DO YOU EVEN FOLLOW THE BENGALS? If you recall the last half of the season, he did just fine(minor understatement) without the leadership of the shot putter, who imo you are trying to give credit to for doing nothing but being replace by a better athlete and tried to make the most of his benching by trying to play Mr. Miyagi so he could look like a club house guy so he could get another job which he did and he still sucks!

[Stripes]

The 49ers are rumored to be interested in Zampese (among others) to replace Norv Turner as the offensive coordinator.

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews...francisco_49ers

Nolan also indicated he will consider candidates outside the organization. One possibility could be Cincinnati quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese. The 49ers would need to get permission from the Bengals to interview Zampese, whose father, Ernie, was an NFL offensive coordinator and an early mentor of Turner.

Looks liked the Bengals rejected the 49ers' request to interview Zampese. He's safe.

[Kazkal]

where does it say they rejected them? if so owned! lol

[Stripes]

where does it say they rejected them? if so owned! lol

It was on the radio. I'll see if I can find a link to something.

[Whur CHad At?]

here ya go

Bengals | Zampese will likely stay with team

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:28:58 -0800

Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese will likely remain with the team for the 2007 season. The San Francisco 49ers are looking for an offensive coordinator, but Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis is unlikely to let Zampese because of the timing.