Should Snyder listen to his players?

[JLee9718]

LaVar Arrington was drafted by the Redskiins, not signed as a free agent away from another team. So I view him as a special kind of player because hou could see him make plays that won games. I'm tired of listening to Portis who has done more to undermine the current coaching staff than even Vinny!

What about Sonny Jurgensen and John Riggins criticizing Zorn's coaching and not changing QBs? I was so far in Zorn's corner at the start of this season he should've been paying me, but now I've gone directly to the other corner and know now that Zorn must go, and the sooner the better. I agree with Sonny and Riggo: Zorn should've changed QBs by now, and his playcalling might have worked at the first half of last year, but the last 8 games plus the first 5 games of this season show Zorn has a flawed mentality for calling offensive plays for NFL games.

[sportscurmudgeon]

Coaches should not listen to fans. When they do, they will usually wind up getting fired.


Owners should not listen to players. A football team is not a democracy nor does it lend itself to a particpative form of managment.

[PennSkinsFan]

IMO, listening tot he players would be better than, ummm, listening to Vinny Cerrato.

[wilsowilso]

Powell: Can an owner be fired? ’Skins fans can hope - NFL- nbcsports.msnbc.com

This is an article on Snyder. We are so stuck with this guy and he is only 44. Yikes!

He is a pariah!

[tryfuhl]

I’ll be honest because I hate seeing it happen there. I will always be biased toward that organization and toward Dan. I played for a number of teams in the league, but I still view myself as a Redskin of sorts. But right now, can it be fixed without Snyder relinquishing some of his power?

And that’s what I’m really asking you, Mr. Snyder, because that’s what I’m hearing from Redskins fans. And now you’re hearing it from me, one of your former players.

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good stuff

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

I’ll be honest because I hate seeing it happen there. I will always be biased toward that organization and toward Dan. I played for a number of teams in the league, but I still view myself as a Redskin of sorts. But right now, can it be fixed without Snyder relinquishing some of his power?

And that’s what I’m really asking you, Mr. Snyder, because that’s what I’m hearing from Redskins fans. And now you’re hearing it from me, one of your former players.

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good stuff

You played for teams in the NFL?...on the field?

Am I being gulliable or are you saying that you've played for NFL teams before?

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

You played for teams in the NFL?...on the field?

Am I being gulliable or are you saying that you've played for NFL teams before?

I think he's quoting Matt Bowen Tee.

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

I think he's quoting Matt Bowen Tee.

Thanks...I couldn't see the format of what was going on. I thought it was strange that I didn't know a former NFL player was a regular poster on our message board.

This makes more sense...thanks 53.

[tootergray34]

why do the players love Zorn? I get the comradarie...but losing is losing...how can you endorse someone who isn't winning...nor are his offensive plays resulting in lots of points? I'm totally confused. I can't really blame Rogers for what he said either...kind of true.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by tootergray34

why do the players love Zorn? I get the comradarie...but losing is losing...how can you endorse someone who isn't winning...nor are his offensive plays resulting in lots of points? I'm totally confused. I can't really blame Rogers for what he said either...kind of true.

Maybe they blame themselves for losing, not Zorn.

[BaltimoreSkins]

I think the players are asking for leadership from the FO and I don't fault them for that. They want to know if Zorn is going to be at the end of the season and if not bring in somebody now.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

I think the players are asking for leadership from the FO and I don't fault them for that. They want to know if Zorn is going to be at the end of the season and if not bring in somebody now.

I agree, but Snyder is in a bind. If he fires the Zorn early on he just throws fuel on the fire of his not so great reputation about keeping a short leash, so you get an endorsement that will last 11 weeks, then unless a miracle occurs, it is see ya later. As for leadership from the FO? What are they supposed to do? They are running the financial aspects of the franchise pretty well, and with the highest payroll is the NFL the players shouldn't be bitching. Yeah, the personnel issues are not being handled well, but then again, all these guys are professionals and should be playing to a professional level. The FO should be bitching about the shoddy play from the players themselves. The players are just taking a cue from the fans and trying to direct blame away from them.

[KI Skins Fan]

What are you doing up at this hour, Ruhskins?

[tryfuhl]

Either that or I'm Matt Bowen

haha j/k, yeah it was a quote, was too lazy to wrap it

[skinster]

i dont care if the players love him. He makes poor decisions and doesnt properly prepare the team. Don't endorse someone that you will soon fire. It lowers your credibility