Official press release from SKINS Blache and Zorn to take over OC/DC.

[skinsfan_nn]

Official release from the Redskins in reference to Blache and Zorn.

Blache, Zorn Named Coordinators

[wilsowilso]

Wow. I'm very happy that Blache will run the defense. This is good news. Who the heck will want to be the coach after all this I wonder?

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by wilsowilso

Wow. I'm very happy that Blache will run the defense. This is good news. Who the heck will want to be the coach after all this I wonder?

Snyder?

[The Gremlin]

Originally Posted by wilsowilso

Wow. I'm very happy that Blache will run the defense. This is good news. Who the heck will want to be the coach after all this I wonder?

I wanted Gregg Williams but this shows me Dan Snyder actually has some common sense. Not alot of it but it shows me he has enough to promote a guy that was deserving. I wanted Williams/Saunders/Blache but I guess we will have ?/Zorn/Blache. I dont know maybe Snyder has turned a corner. We all wanted Gregg WIlliams but Snyder hiring another deserving guy Blache as DC shows me maybe there is some hope for him.

[tomo366]

Thanks Dan......Moron!

[Chief X_Phackter]

I don't think there will be any less candidates (well maybe one less) for head coach. Blache will carry on the defensive tradition that has been put in place (there's your continuity), Zorn is a highly respected offensive candidate who was no doubtedly brought in to spark the growth of what has been a fairly stagnant offense for years. I think it's all good news.

[redwagonskins]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I don't think there will be any less candidates (well maybe one less) for head coach. Blache will carry on the defensive tradition that has been put in place (there's your continuity), Zorn is a highly respected offensive candidate who was no doubtedly brought in to spark the growth of what has been a fairly stagnant offense for years. I think it's all good news.

Really? As the HC, you are ultimately responsible for what happens on the field and if the team doesn't fare well, you are getting fired. With that in mind, would you really want to go to a team where the OC and DC have been hand-picked for you? And what if you have a system that is different than the ones they employ? Are you going to run yours and have ineffective coordinators? It's one thing for HC's to want to control personnel matters, but I think most people looking at a HC gig would like some control over their fate.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by redwagonskins

Really? As the HC, you are ultimately responsible for what happens on the field and if the team doesn't fare well, you are getting fired. With that in mind, would you really want to go to a team where the OC and DC have been hand-picked for you? And what if you have a system that is different than the ones they employ? Are you going to run yours and have ineffective coordinators? It's one thing for HC's to want to control personnel matters, but I think most people looking at a HC gig would like some control over their fate.

I would if I were Fassell who simply has no coordinator skills but great leadership skills wishing I could get another chance anywhere that would hire me. I would give the coordinators total autonomy and let me stand in front of the media giving the presser DS wants me to give.

[Ruhskins]

Wow this is crazy

[redwagonskins]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

ESPN is reporting the same thing. Well now to find another team to root.
ESPN - Redskins dismiss Williams, Saunders; promote Blache to lead defense - NFL

C'mon now. We stuck around through Spurrier, we'll live through this

[Ruhskins]

LOL. True we did live through Spurrier. I think what gets me is that Snyder hasn't change, and he's the X factor in our team's misfortunes.

[Defensewins]

According to the article Greg Williams has been fired.
I guess Snyder thinks Blache is a better coach?
Snyder was qouted as saying he is listening to the advice from coaches he is interviewing from other teams. Not sure I agree with that. Rival coaches do not want to see us do better.

My main concern with this rather strange and process is we are really limiting ourselves as to the HC position. The new incoming coach is going to have accept Zorn and Blache running his to most important units. I do not know of any stong HC canidate that would accept that unless the guy is desperate for a job.
The other possiblity is we already have an under the table agreement with one of the coaches in the Superbowl and he was ok with Zorn and Blache.
This entire process is not ideal.

[WillH]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

According to the article Greg Williams has been fired.
I guess Snyder thinks Blache is a better coach?
Snyder was qouted as saying he is listening to the advice from coaches he is interviewing from other teams. Not sure I agree with that. Rival coaches do not want to see us do better.

My main concern with this rather strange and process is we are really limiting ourselves as to the HC position. The new incoming coach is going to have accept Zorn and Blache running his to most important units. I do not know of any stong HC canidate that would accept that unless the guy is desperate for a job.
The other possiblity is we already have an under the table agreement with one of the coaches in the Superbowl and he was ok with Zorn and Blache.
This entire process is not ideal.

Im thinking that is the case based on this comment of Snyder's from the article:

"The process of selecting a new head coach continues, although no hire is planned until after the Super Bowl so as not to distract from the Championship game as well as to keep open all our options."

[DiehardSkin88]

I bet the HC has been in place for a couple days already, and that HC gave snyder the go ahead on the coordinators. The Head Coach will probably be announced later today, no way is snyder going to get coordinators the head coach doesn't want. I bet its going to be Fassel too.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by DiehardSkin88

I bet the HC has been in place for a couple days already, and that HC gave snyder the go ahead on the coordinators. The Head Coach will probably be announced later today, no way is snyder going to get coordinators the head coach doesn't want. I bet its going to be Fassel too.

I am not sure that is correct. I think Fassel is the fall back guy. I think Fassel has been put on hold by Snyder so he can interview Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo and/or Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels after the Super Bowl, If it was Fassell they would have already announced it. He has no job currently or contract tp prevent the move.

I do not want Fassel, buy it seems we are destined for him because no great coach will want in to this disfunctunal situation.
SNYDERATTO Sucks.