Zorn Fired

[MTK]

Harbaugh: Zorn report is “inaccurate and unfair” | ProFootballTalk

[Chico23231]

Zorn was fired. Plain and simple. If the organization thinks he could help with the continued improvement of the team, basically a contributor he would still be a Raven today. Obviously they thought he couldnt be. Their GM is maybe the best in the game, if not, one of the top 5...I trust what he did was not a mistake.

[Longtimefan]

One of the main reasons why the Ravens fired quarterbacks coach Jim Zorn was his teaching methods, according to a league source.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron spent all day Tuesday questioning Zorn about how he was coaching quarterback Joe Flacco and were concerned about Zorn being insubordinate, the source added.

Harbaugh disputed this report, saying it is "inaccurate and unfair to Jim Zorn" and "in no way does it describe Jim’s relationship with the Ravens, and that includes with his fellow coaches while here and our players."

But Harbaugh didn't specify any reason for Zorn's termination. "Jim’s departure from the Ravens will remain as private as these matters can be," Harbaugh said Friday, "but we feel it’s necessary to at least point out that this report is inaccurate. It is not true in any way, shape or form.”

[SmootSmack]

Here's the link for LTF's post

Ravens Insider: Source: Ravens unhappy with Zorn's teaching methods - Baltimore Ravens news, schedule, analysis and opinion - baltimoresun.com

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Here's the link for LTF's post

Ravens Insider: Source: Ravens unhappy with Zorn's teaching methods - Baltimore Ravens news, schedule, analysis and opinion - baltimoresun.com

Thanks for providing SS. I couldn't locate the actual link or author.

[hooskins]

Wait so they didn't like the Slip'n'Slide?

[SirClintonPortis]

At least this league source seems more credible than a JLC league source.

[FRPLG]

I'm glad Harbaugh came out and poopoo'd the report because it sounds like BS. First off how in the world could Zorn be insubordinate? That seems almost comical. Second...they don't get to act surprised about his coaching methods...it's not like they weren't highly documented while he was here...JUST 30 MILES SOUTH. Cameron wanted more control and it wasn't going to work to have both. Period.

[Ruhskins]

So once again, Vinny Cerrato is lost in the discussion of how much he destroyed this franchise. People seem hell bent on bringing up people that were parts of his failures, such as Zorn and Jason Campbell. Honestly, anything that happens to Zorn and Campbell is not relevant Redskins news. Sure they were part of what was wrong with the team, but whether Zorn and Campbell succeed or fail elsewhere in the league shouldn't matter to the Redskins anymore and their fans.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

So once again, Vinny Cerrato is lost in the discussion of how much he destroyed this franchise. People seem hell bent on bringing up people that were parts of his failures, such as Zorn and Jason Campbell. Honestly, anything that happens to Zorn and Campbell is not relevant Redskins news. Sure they were part of what was wrong with the team, but whether Zorn and Campbell succeed or fail elsewhere in the league shouldn't matter to the Redskins anymore and their fans.

Thats a matter of opinion Ruh. The way I see it is, By following ex Redskins, we can gain insight into what philosophies can be changed or adjusted by what is working or not working with ex Redskins.

For instance, did the guy suck or was he being coached or positioned in the wrong way. If AH gets on a team that plays the 4-3, and that team allows him to play his natural position, and he dominates, well we have to consider that the next time we bring in a player like him.

If any team needs to learn from it's mistakes, it's the Redskins.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

So once again, Vinny Cerrato is lost in the discussion of how much he destroyed this franchise. People seem hell bent on bringing up people that were parts of his failures, such as Zorn and Jason Campbell. Honestly, anything that happens to Zorn and Campbell is not relevant Redskins news. Sure they were part of what was wrong with the team, but whether Zorn and Campbell succeed or fail elsewhere in the league shouldn't matter to the Redskins anymore and their fans.

JC was all Joe Gibbs.

[skinsfan_nn]

Flacco not pleased with Zorn getting axed, at all:

RAVENS: Joe Flacco on Jim Zorn firing: 'I'm not happy about it' - Carroll County Times: Ravens-joe-flacco-on-jim-zorn-firing-i-m-not

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

Flacco not pleased with Zorn getting axed, at all:

RAVENS: Joe Flacco on Jim Zorn firing: 'I'm not happy about it' - Carroll County Times: Ravens-joe-flacco-on-jim-zorn-firing-i-m-not

He sounds pissed , good for him.

[Gmanc711]

Yeah, I agree. I mean you can't blame Zorn for taking the job. I work at a pretty large company, and if htey offered me the CEO job tommarow, and gauranteed me $25 million dollars over the next five years... what am I going to say, no? That was 100% on Snyder for hiring him.... I dont want to get back on Snyder because I think that might be what made him finally realize he needed to change... but I kinda liked Zorn in a way. Not for our team as the head coach...but I certainly don't wish ill will on the guy.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Gmanc711

Yeah, I agree. I mean you can't blame Zorn for taking the job. I work at a pretty large company, and if htey offered me the CEO job tommarow, and gauranteed me $25 million dollars over the next five years... what am I going to say, no? That was 100% on Snyder for hiring him.... I dont want to get back on Snyder because I think that might be what made him finally realize he needed to change... but I kinda liked Zorn in a way. Not for our team as the head coach...but I certainly don't wish ill will on the guy.

Hell, even if you take the money part out of the equation, Zorn does seem like a guy who is confident that he could get the job done, in his own rather original way.

Zorn's a good man though and his approach does have its merit. If I wanted someone to mentor my future kids (if I have any) or someone who needs support, Zorn would be someone I'd definitely consider. But to lead a football team, he just doesn't have the right approach.