Report: Shanahan to DC done deal

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

the season isn't over yet. this is so freakin stupid. if i were zorn i would go into snyders office and tell him to fuck off. it's so wrong to shit on your coach like snyder is doing. i don't know why any coach, especially one with shanahan's credentials would come and work here.

It's total and absolute disrespect, and not just by Snyder, there are others involved. I give Zorn credit for being a real stand-up guy, if he weren't maybe he would do just what you said.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

It's total and absolute disrespect, and not just by Snyder, there are others involved. I give Zorn credit for being a real stand-up guy, if he weren't maybe he would do just what you said.

I remember Shanahan was in a similar, but not identical, situation back in the mid-1990s when the Niners were trying to move Seifert out and name Shanahan the head coach. Even though the Niners were on their way to the SB. Difference is Shanahan was on the staff at the time

[rbanerjee23]

Great, another 2 years before we get a contender

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

Great, another 2 years before we get a contender

Maybe but not necessarily true, look at when Wade took over Dallas, or when Turner took over SD..

[CrackBack]

Those of you that think that Zorn should stay or will be a good coach elsewhere are morons. Do any of you remember what the offense was like when he was calling plays?

And I don't understand at all why anyone would not want Shanahan. Who do you want then?

Snyder finally makes some smart decisions and people still bitch? I think you all are just looking for something to be pissed about.

I like Zorn and feel bad for how his situation has been handled, but he will never be a good head coach and probably will never get the opportunity again after the shitfest in DC.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by CrackBack

Those of you that think that Zorn should stay or will be a good coach elsewhere are morons. Do any of you remember what the offense was like when he was calling plays?

And I don't understand at all why anyone would not want Shanahan. Who do you want then?

Snyder finally makes some smart decisions and people still bitch? I think you all are just looking for something to be pissed about.

I like Zorn and feel bad for how his situation has been handled, but he will never be a good head coach and probably will never get the opportunity again after the shitfest in DC.

There's no reason to think Zorn can't ever be a good coach, just because he's not having success here

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by CrackBack

Those of you that think that Zorn should stay or will be a good coach elsewhere are morons. Do any of you remember what the offense was like when he was calling plays?

And I don't understand at all why anyone would not want Shanahan. Who do you want then?

Snyder finally makes some smart decisions and people still bitch? I think you all are just looking for something to be pissed about.

I like Zorn and feel bad for how his situation has been handled, but he will never be a good head coach and probably will never get the opportunity again after the shitfest in DC.

Some of the people here that have made a pitch for Zorn are very intelligent IMO. I have been reading their post for years and consider them very knowledgable. To label one a moron because they don't neccessarily agree with you makes one wonder just who the moron really is.

Never say never about the potential outcome of any situation. Zorn could go on to become a very good coach in this league. Unfortunately for him it's not likely to be with the Redskins.

No hard feelings, just wanted to point out the fact we don't appreciate being labled that way.

[CrackBack]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Some of the people here that have made a pitch for Zorn are very intelligent IMO. I have been reading their post for years and consider them very knowledgable. To label one a moron because they don't neccessarily agree with you makes one wonder just who the moron really is.

Never say never about the potential outcome of any situation. Zorn could go on to become a very good coach in this league. Unfortunately for him it's not likely to be with the Redskins.

No hard feelings, just wanted to point out the fact we don't appreciate being labled that way.

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

There's no reason to think Zorn can't ever be a good coach, just because he's not having success here

You are both right that Zorn may be able to head a team somewhere else, and to call supporters morons is a little harsh. But look at what he has done. He has not moved this offense at all. And that is really what his specialty is. I don't think he has the game knowledge to lead a team strategically.

With that said. He has been able to take a team that has no reason to play and somehow motivate them to play with heart. It's a very strong accomplishment in my book. But to say that unfortunately he wont get a chance to coach in DC is strange to me. The man has been a failure here -- that is what is unfortunate.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by CrackBack

You are both right that Zorn may be able to head a team somewhere else, and to call supporters morons is a little harsh. But look at what he has done. He has not moved this offense at all. And that is really what his specialty is. I don't think he has the game knowledge to lead a team strategically.

With that said. He has been able to take a team that has no reason to play and somehow motivate them to play with heart. It's a very strong accomplishment in my book. But to say that unfortunately he wont get a chance to coach in DC is strange to me. The man has been a failure here -- that is what is unfortunate.

There is only one quality that Zorn has displayed that can possibly save his job. And that is leadership. IF he guides this team to wins over the Giants and Dallas, and Bruce Allen sees that it is his actions, not that he is just a part of this system but is actually leading and "guiding" 53 men together to victory, I think he could stay, with a new OC, etc. But I think he has to understand that it is a tenuous chance, and that the club needs to do due diligence in bringing a working FO and coaching structure to OUR team Danny boy lol.

[rbanerjee23]

Originally Posted by CrackBack

You are both right that Zorn may be able to head a team somewhere else, and to call supporters morons is a little harsh. But look at what he has done. He has not moved this offense at all. And that is really what his specialty is. I don't think he has the game knowledge to lead a team strategically.

With that said. He has been able to take a team that has no reason to play and somehow motivate them to play with heart. It's a very strong accomplishment in my book. But to say that unfortunately he wont get a chance to coach in DC is strange to me. The man has been a failure here -- that is what is unfortunate.

Dude you are a dumbass for thinking that Zorn couldn't move the ball..no shit, he said that it would take 2-3 years for the players to get the system just like it took Holmgren 2 years to put it in, Shanahan 2 years all the way back to Bill Walsh. Just because Sherm Lewis has come in and the team is scoring more points, don't forget that the guy coaching the players is still Zorn...show some respect to a coach who has made the best of a very tough situation

[mooby]

Honestly even though I don't entirely think this could happen, it's still interesting. What if Shanny keeps Portis next year knowing the history those two had for the first two seasons of Portis' career? Any chance Shanny decides to keep Portis, get a nice backup RB, and then focus on other areas?

[T.O.Killa]

I am pulling hard for the Cowboys tonite so they dont get in the Shanahan sweepstakes.

[TheSmurfs22]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

I am pulling hard for the Cowboys tonite so they dont get in the Shanahan sweepstakes.

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I can't ever bring myself to pull for the Cowboys.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by TheSmurfs22

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I can't ever bring myself to pull for the Cowboys.

Exactly!!

[warpaint]

Originally Posted by TheSmurfs22

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I can't ever bring myself to pull for the Cowboys.

I could, I'd pull those stars right off there helmets.