UPDATE: Cincinnati.com’s John Erardi reports Cincinnati Bengals CB Jonathan Joseph, half of the cornerback tandem around which Defensive Coordinator Mike Zimmer designed one of the NFL's top defenses, said having "Coach Zim" back in the Bengals' fold for another three years is "something to celebrate" The offseason is only three days' old, but Zimmer's re-signing is the "best news we've had so far," he said.
FANTASY IMPACT: Zimmer turned the Bengals’ defense into one of the NFL’s best this year. They went from twelfth in total defense in 2008 to fourth this season. They also finished sixth in points allowed per game. In past years, the Bengals’ defense was not a viable fantasy option. Now with Zimmer in place for the next three years, the Bengals should be among the NFL’s top ten defenses.
