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jdlea · 12-04-2008, 03:24 PM

I think that there's no doubt the hot start raised expectations to a point that a first time head coach would have a difficult time reaching. Jim Zorn was set up for disappointment the minute they started winning games. I hoped it would continue, but I knew there was a good chance that once film circulated they'd be in a little bit of trouble and there's nothing wrong with that.

The Skins are building something here. If Jason Campbell continues to improve and shows that he can get it done when they take off the "training wheels" if you will, this team could be good for a long time. Colt Brennan has a shot at becoming the a good backup and that would be amazing. I'd love to see this team continue to build through the draft, retain players, and have a coach who wins for a significant period of time.

This team has a chance to be great, in my opinion, and they need to be left alone and allowed to develop. There's no need to make the flashy moves, just keep drafting talent and filling fewer and fewer holes through free agency. I believe that Jim Zorn has a chance to become this franchise's next great coach if they have the patience to let him mold this team.

12-04-2008, 03:24 PM	#37
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 41 Posts: 3,109	Re: Did the 6-2 start raise our expectations to an unrealistic level? I think that there's no doubt the hot start raised expectations to a point that a first time head coach would have a difficult time reaching. Jim Zorn was set up for disappointment the minute they started winning games. I hoped it would continue, but I knew there was a good chance that once film circulated they'd be in a little bit of trouble and there's nothing wrong with that. The Skins are building something here. If Jason Campbell continues to improve and shows that he can get it done when they take off the "training wheels" if you will, this team could be good for a long time. Colt Brennan has a shot at becoming the a good backup and that would be amazing. I'd love to see this team continue to build through the draft, retain players, and have a coach who wins for a significant period of time. This team has a chance to be great, in my opinion, and they need to be left alone and allowed to develop. There's no need to make the flashy moves, just keep drafting talent and filling fewer and fewer holes through free agency. I believe that Jim Zorn has a chance to become this franchise's next great coach if they have the patience to let him mold this team.