BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Sources Confirm Jim Zorn Named Head Coach

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I wish him well, but this is not an easy franchise or fanbase to make your start with

I think it was definately Snyders intention to hire Jim Fassel, but after witnessing the extreme backlash form his fan base he realized he had to do something different.

It was said that Snyder was impressed by what went on in Seattle as as result of our two playoff apearences there during Gibbs II. Maybe this is a classic case of "If you can't beat um, join um". I like the move though, and am interested in seeing just what else in involved as far as staff is concerned.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I think it was definately Snyders intention to hire Jim Fassel, but after witnessing the extreme backlash form his fan base he realized he had to do something different.

It was said that Snyder was impressed by what went on in Seattle as as result of our two playoff apearences there during Gibbs II. Maybe this is a classic case of "If you can't beat um, join um". I like the move though, and am interested in seeing just what else in involved as far as staff is concerned.

I believe this had more to do with VC not wanting Fassel

[redwagonskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I believe this had more to do with VC not wanting Fassel

You have to give VC props for hanging it all out there. He can't hide behind a HOF to avoid taking responsibility for any mistakes. He went out and hired a QB coach and everybody who watches football is going to know exactly who is pulling the strings player-personnel wise

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I believe this had more to do with VC not wanting Fassel

Maybe, but I think it was Snyder addressing how he looked like an idiot hiring assistants before a HC. I am sure VC didn't want a failed retread as HC Smooty, but Fassel was the biggest name left that had considerable HC experience. Maybe VC/Snyder also thought a young Zorn if he worked out could be a long term coach and give us the promised continuity after Gibbs left. Could be a whole bunch of angles that lead to hirng Zorn as the HC. I like the move for the latter angle about youth and continuity. If this guy can get the team behind him we could be a contender in a couple years. I think he will do much better than Spurrier(rookie year), but our '08 campaign might not be so hot as we would like. It is going to be interesting to see whoever stays in terms of our upcoming free agents. We might have some defections over the passing over of Williams and how half assed this whole search has gone.

[Oakland Red]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I think it was definately Snyders intention to hire Jim Fassel, but after witnessing the extreme backlash form his fan base he realized he had to do something different.

It was said that Snyder was impressed by what went on in Seattle as as result of our two playoff apearences there during Gibbs II. Maybe this is a classic case of "If you can't beat um, join um". I like the move though, and am interested in seeing just what else in involved as far as staff is concerned.

Yes, I think you are right. Jim Fassel would have been hired if Snyder and Cerrato could have gotten away with it, but it would have been a public relations disaster, and they knew it. Everything would have pointed back to them, and they would have born the brunt of it.

So, despite the mockery to the contrary, the fans do have a voice, and a website like this has influence because it lets the fans express that voice.

By playing their role, the fans forced Snyder and Cerrato to reconsider their options. Humbled, Snyder's better side came out and he remembered the strong impression Jim Zorn's character made on him. The same side of Snyder that was impressed by Joe Gibbs from a personal standpoint probably influenced him to choose Zorn.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Oakland Red

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By playing their role, the fans forced Snyder and Cerrato to reconsider their options. Humbled, Snyder's better side came out and he remembered the strong impression Jim Zorn's character made on him. The same side of Snyder that was impressed by Joe Gibbs from a personal standpoint probably influenced him to choose Zorn.

While I agree with your post, the fact remains that Gibbs was.....Gibbs so there was no way Snyder was going to turn down a chance to bring him back.