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[30gut]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

....but I still have issues with his lack of being able to adjust both during games and during the season.

Another set of eyes, eyes that see things in the same football language as Zorn should help with the adjustments. I'm hoping to see at least 2 WCO offense coaches added to the staff. A QB coach and an offensive assistant, someone that can help Sherman Smith.

[Beemnseven]

I don't think we can discount the fact that Jason Campbell may not be suited for the WCO. Gibbs drafted him for his strong arm and deep throwing abilities downfield.

If the WCO is all about the QB making quick decisions, yet we all criticize him for checking down too quickly, then that's a dilemma. They say this system takes a while to learn. And it may be that it'll take every bit of two full years or more for Campbell to get this offense down pat.

Then there's the question of Jim Zorn's abilities as a tactician, a gameplanner, his instincts for in-game adjustments, and his knack for playcalling. Not of which are solid, and are testament to the fact that Zorn is still learning the basic in's and out's of this job.

That's why I really wonder if Vinny and Danny truly understood the magnitude of bringing in Jim Zorn and implementing this system. It doesn't look like this was the design of people who believe we are just one step away from greatness, and who operate with a 'win now right now' philosophy.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I don't think we can discount the fact that Jason Campbell may not be suited for the WCO. Gibbs drafted him for his strong arm and deep throwing abilities downfield.

If the WCO is all about the QB making quick decisions, yet we all criticize him for checking down too quickly, then that's a dilemma. They say this system takes a while to learn. And it may be that it'll take every bit of two full years or more for Campbell to get this offense down pat.

Then there's the question of Jim Zorn's abilities as a tactician, a gameplanner, his instincts for in-game adjustments, and his knack for playcalling. Not of which are solid, and are testament to the fact that Zorn is still learning the basic in's and out's of this job.

That's why I really wonder if Vinny and Danny truly understood the magnitude of bringing in Jim Zorn and implementing this system. It doesn't look like this was the design of people who believe we are just one step away from greatness, and who operate with a 'win now right now' philosophy.

Well maybe bringing in Zorn, and investing heavily in the draft rather than free agency means they are no longer operating under a "win now right now" philosophy?

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well maybe bringing in Zorn, and investing heavily in the draft rather than free agency means they are no longer operating under a "win now right now" philosophy?

They've already parted with 3 draft picks for free agent defensive ends who collectively have given us 3.5 sacks. They had the right idea for the '08 draft. But with the season turning the way it has, will they have the same type of fortitude for '09? We're down to 4 picks as it is. I guess we'll see.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

They've already parted with 3 draft picks for free agent defensive ends who collectively have given us 3.5 sacks. They had the right idea for the '08 draft. But with the season turning the way it has, will they have the same type of fortitude for '09? We're down to 4 picks as it is. I guess we'll see.

Well, I think we're going to be a bit more aggressive in free agency than we were last year. I think you'll see two to three "big" signings" and we're going to be adding draft picks as well. I think we'll have maybe 7 picks.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well, I think we're going to be a bit more aggressive in free agency than we were last year. I think you'll see two to three "big" signings" and we're going to be adding draft picks as well. I think we'll have maybe 7 picks.

Is that going to be a better possibility since the 2010 season might be uncapped?

Also, don't you think Snyder truly believes we are just a few pieces away from a deep playoff run? That we're almost there?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Is that going to be a better possibility since the 2010 season might be uncapped?

Also, don't you think Snyder truly believes we are just a few pieces away from a deep playoff run? That we're almost there?

I don't get your first question, better possibility than what?

As for the second, I believe that it doesn't really matter. Snyder is much less involved than people continue to want to believe.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I don't think we can discount the fact that Jason Campbell may not be suited for the WCO. Gibbs drafted him for his strong arm and deep throwing abilities downfield.

I don't really understand which part of the OP or thread you are replying to...but i appreciate your addition to the thread

Why isn't JC a good fit for the WCO?
The only people i've heard say anything of the sort are bloggers and non-football savvy media types.
Zorn (who just so happens to now a thing or two about grooming a QB) really seems to like JC.
-Also having a strong arm and the ability to throw deep doesn't preclude a QB from being good at the WCO: Farve, McNabb, Cutler, Rodgers etc...

If the WCO is all about the QB making quick decisions, yet we all criticize him for checking down too quickly, then that's a dilemma. They say this system takes a while to learn. And it may be that it'll take every bit of two full years or more for Campbell to get this offense down pat.

Again who is this 'we' that criticizes JC for checking down to early?

Holmgren has said that it takes 3 years to master the WCO, and JC in his 1st year in the WCO is ahead of where other 1st year WCO QBs have typically been.

Then there's the question of Jim Zorn's abilities as a tactician, a gameplanner, his instincts for in-game adjustments, and his knack for playcalling. Not of which are solid, and are testament to the fact that Zorn is still learning the basic in's and out's of this job.

No doubt that Zorn is learning.
But, if you look at the offense during the 6-2 stretch many were praising Zorn's offense and ESPN Jaw's was considering JC as a league MVP candidate.

The point i was trying to make in the OP is that Zorn needs help.

He's basically installing the WCO by himself without a QB coach, without an experienced WCO OC, w/o WCO WR coach, w/o WCO Offensive line coach, w/o any WCO assistants.

During the off-season (OTA/training camp) Zorn had much more time to design and install the successful offense that we all enjoyed during the early season. The 6-2 start IMO is proof that Zorn knows how to design an effective offense and call plays.

But, as the season progressed teams adjusted to Zorn's offense and offensive line play declined.
And IMO during the hustle and grind of the regular season Zorn may not have seen where adjustments were needed without another coach knowledge in the WCO to make suggestions.
And even if Zorn did want to make adjustments it would likely be quite difficult for the HC himself to make the changes to the offense w/o help from other coaches knowledgeable in the system.

That's why I really wonder if Vinny and Danny truly understood the magnitude of bringing in Jim Zorn and implementing this system. It doesn't look like this was the design of people who believe we are just one step away from greatness, and who operate with a 'win now right now' philosophy.

I figure(assume) that Vinnie understands that installing the WCO is not a quick fix. Afterall Vinnie did spend some time with the 49ers during their run.
And from last years draft and Vinnie's recent statements building through the draft i hope the days of 'quick fix football' are over.