ESPN: Snyder, Skins Appear Committed to New Approach

QBall · 02-27-2008, 12:04 PM

ESPN - Snyder, Skins appear committed to new approach - NFL

Nice article from ESPN on REDSKINS posted today.

QBall · 02-27-2008, 12:41 PM

I'm the first to admit my eternal optimism regarding Washington each year. With that being said, Zorn really has impressed me by how confident he seems and sure of himself. Think he's a winner and here to stay.

Loved his comments on Jason Campbell and 7 new coaches/systems in this article. Campbell's ego and confidence was a bit shaken after last years events. I can tell by Zorn's comments and little tidbits here and there. Zorn will maximize Campbells productivity and that's going to mean wins.

Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor · 02-27-2008, 12:45 PM

I'm kind of excited about the new approach and that we hired Zorn to be coach. When kept interviewing other people for the job in the end I said to myself why just we hire Zorn to be coach since he was already the quarterback coach for one of the best coaches in the league in Holmgren. Wouldn't it be something if Zorn has a rough first year and then we went after Holmgren to be coach and president and demote Zorn to Offensive Coordinator and QB coach. I'm saying that I agree with that but it is something to look at in the near future. Zorn may be need some more time before becoming a HC and Holmgren could teach him the ropes of being a great coach. At the salary Zorn is making now it is really the same as Garrett who is just the Assistant Head Coach-Offense. The only we have to do is give Zorn that title and promise him that he will be the head coach again when Holmgren retires this time.

QBall · 02-27-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor

I'm kind of excited about the new approach and that we hired Zorn to be coach. When kept interviewing other people for the job in the end I said to myself why just we hire Zorn to be coach since he was already the quarterback coach for one of the best coaches in the league in Holmgren. Wouldn't it be something if Zorn has a rough first year and then we went after Holmgren to be coach and president and demote Zorn to Offensive Coordinator and QB coach. I'm saying that I agree with that but it is something to look at in the near future. Zorn may be need some more time before becoming a HC and Holmgren could teach him the ropes of being a great coach. At the salary Zorn is making now it is really the same as Garrett who is just the Assistant Head Coach-Offense. The only we have to do is give Zorn that title and promise him that he will be the head coach again when Holmgren retires this time.

Holmgren is done coaching after this year. Zorn is our man.

Pretty funny you have Snyder as your icon signature!!!

Drift Reality · 02-27-2008, 01:09 PM

Just to recap. the past month:

1. Hired a relatively unheralded coach who is known for being a great teacher, and a high-character guy.
2. Promoted Vinny to the executive personnel position (effectively making him our general manager)
3. Announced that we would be taking a conservative approach to a free agency market that we perceive to be a seller's market
4. Retained a great deal of our coaching staff
5. Quelched any potential for a QB controversy
6. Removed a talented, high-priced player who was a cancer

My opinion? These are all the right moves. In just one month my perception of the Redskins and Snyder has really changed quite a bit.

Here's to hoping they keep it up

MTK · 02-27-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Drift Reality

Just to recap. the past month:

1. Hired a relatively unheralded coach who is known for being a great teacher, and a high-character guy.
2. Promoted Vinny to the executive personnel position (effectively making him our general manager)
3. Announced that we would be taking a conservative approach to a free agency market that we perceive to be a seller's market
4. Retained a great deal of our coaching staff
5. Quelched any potential for a QB controversy
6. Removed a talented, high-priced player who was a cancer

My opinion? These are all the right moves. In just one month my perception of the Redskins and Snyder has really changed quite a bit.

Here's to hoping they keep it up

Looking good so far.

JGisLordOfTheRings · 02-27-2008, 01:14 PM

What a good article. It's nice to see something POSITIVE written about our 'Skins for once. I like all the changes that have been made thus far, especially Lloyd saying bye-bye, and I am VERY confident at this point.

Dan Snyder's complete 180 has stunned me beyond belief. Maybe JG is in the background kicking Danny in the nuts every time he mentions something silly like Randy Moss coming to DC.

freddyg12 · 02-27-2008, 01:49 PM

It's a nice aricle, I'm cautiously optimistic, after all, we haven't even started the fa period.

birdz4gibbs · 02-27-2008, 01:49 PM

i like what i,ve seen thus far as well...keep it up...

Soup's Uncle · 02-27-2008, 02:04 PM

Watch...in 3 days, we'll drop 80 million for Briggs and trad our 1st round pick for Chad Johnson...jk

Drift Reality · 02-27-2008, 02:34 PM

Don't jinx us!

SmootSmack · 02-27-2008, 02:40 PM

Evil Sports People Network represent!!!!

RobH4413 · 02-27-2008, 02:43 PM

Hard not to be excited in the direction we're headed in offensively.

I'm not super pumped about next year, but I think we can look forward to being perennial contenders. Wish we weren't in a division this though, but that's the breaks.

I have the vibe that we're going to be a disciplined team on the attack. Just overall increased efficiency. Better play clock management, two minute drill, timing, and just a general tightening up on offense. The play makers are there, and we don't need to add much (a WR is all IMO).

We just need the depth now.

Defense has me worried, but we've got an entire off season to worry about that one.

Campbell17 · 02-27-2008, 06:56 PM

Nice to see us gettin some well earned respect!

NYCskinfan82 · 02-27-2008, 10:08 PM

Nice article, can't wait for pre-season

02-27-2008, 12:04 PM	#1
QBall Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 351	ESPN: Snyder, Skins Appear Committed to New Approach ESPN - Snyder, Skins appear committed to new approach - NFL Nice article from ESPN on REDSKINS posted today. __________________ IT WAS THE TIME OF THE PREACHER.............IN THE YEAR OF 01'. NOW THAT THE LESSON IS OVER, THE KILLINGS BEGUN.......

02-27-2008, 12:41 PM	#2
QBall Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 351	Re: Changes look good I'm the first to admit my eternal optimism regarding Washington each year. With that being said, Zorn really has impressed me by how confident he seems and sure of himself. Think he's a winner and here to stay. Loved his comments on Jason Campbell and 7 new coaches/systems in this article. Campbell's ego and confidence was a bit shaken after last years events. I can tell by Zorn's comments and little tidbits here and there. Zorn will maximize Campbells productivity and that's going to mean wins. __________________ IT WAS THE TIME OF THE PREACHER.............IN THE YEAR OF 01'. NOW THAT THE LESSON IS OVER, THE KILLINGS BEGUN.......

02-27-2008, 12:45 PM	#3
Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Queens Village, NY Age: 44 Posts: 349	Re: Changes look good I'm kind of excited about the new approach and that we hired Zorn to be coach. When kept interviewing other people for the job in the end I said to myself why just we hire Zorn to be coach since he was already the quarterback coach for one of the best coaches in the league in Holmgren. Wouldn't it be something if Zorn has a rough first year and then we went after Holmgren to be coach and president and demote Zorn to Offensive Coordinator and QB coach. I'm saying that I agree with that but it is something to look at in the near future. Zorn may be need some more time before becoming a HC and Holmgren could teach him the ropes of being a great coach. At the salary Zorn is making now it is really the same as Garrett who is just the Assistant Head Coach-Offense. The only we have to do is give Zorn that title and promise him that he will be the head coach again when Holmgren retires this time.

02-27-2008, 01:09 PM	#5
Drift Reality Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 506	Re: Changes look good Just to recap. the past month: 1. Hired a relatively unheralded coach who is known for being a great teacher, and a high-character guy. 2. Promoted Vinny to the executive personnel position (effectively making him our general manager) 3. Announced that we would be taking a conservative approach to a free agency market that we perceive to be a seller's market 4. Retained a great deal of our coaching staff 5. Quelched any potential for a QB controversy 6. Removed a talented, high-priced player who was a cancer My opinion? These are all the right moves. In just one month my perception of the Redskins and Snyder has really changed quite a bit. Here's to hoping they keep it up __________________ Drift Reality DC City Blog New Influencer

02-27-2008, 01:14 PM	#7
JGisLordOfTheRings Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond VA Age: 38 Posts: 2,583	Re: Changes look good What a good article. It's nice to see something POSITIVE written about our 'Skins for once. I like all the changes that have been made thus far, especially Lloyd saying bye-bye, and I am VERY confident at this point. Dan Snyder's complete 180 has stunned me beyond belief. Maybe JG is in the background kicking Danny in the nuts every time he mentions something silly like Randy Moss coming to DC. __________________ The redskins pocket is like my love life.....nonexistent and disappointing. -OnceWeWereKings

02-27-2008, 01:49 PM	#8
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Changes look good It's a nice aricle, I'm cautiously optimistic, after all, we haven't even started the fa period.

02-27-2008, 01:49 PM	#9
birdz4gibbs Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 370	Re: Changes look good i like what i,ve seen thus far as well...keep it up... __________________ **go skins*****

02-27-2008, 02:04 PM	#10
Soup's Uncle Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 354	Re: Changes look good Watch...in 3 days, we'll drop 80 million for Briggs and trad our 1st round pick for Chad Johnson...jk

02-27-2008, 02:34 PM	#11
Drift Reality Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 506	Re: Changes look good Don't jinx us! __________________ Drift Reality DC City Blog New Influencer

02-27-2008, 02:40 PM	#12
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Changes look good Evil Sports People Network represent!!!! __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

02-27-2008, 02:43 PM	#13
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 39 Posts: 2,638	Re: Changes look good Hard not to be excited in the direction we're headed in offensively. I'm not super pumped about next year, but I think we can look forward to being perennial contenders. Wish we weren't in a division this though, but that's the breaks. I have the vibe that we're going to be a disciplined team on the attack. Just overall increased efficiency. Better play clock management, two minute drill, timing, and just a general tightening up on offense. The play makers are there, and we don't need to add much (a WR is all IMO). We just need the depth now. Defense has me worried, but we've got an entire off season to worry about that one. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

02-27-2008, 06:56 PM	#14
Campbell17 Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Haddonfield, NJ Age: 31 Posts: 642	Re: Changes look good Nice to see us gettin some well earned respect! __________________ This time instead of some lousy joke, humerous comment, racial slur, or a famous quote, I will write small, and be the bigger person.

02-27-2008, 10:08 PM	#15
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 55 Posts: 3,803	Re: Changes look good Nice article, can't wait for pre-season

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