Report: Shanahan to DC done deal

[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.

[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]

IMO I say give Zorn another year with the same team he has right now staff and all atleast S.Lewis and see what unfolds. Before we jump on Shanahan. If it doesnt work out than we snagg Gruden from behind the booth.

Gruden has more respect for the history of the game than anyone else besides B.Belichick. I feel Gruden has more of pure love of the game than Shanahan. Shanahan comes of to me more like the money is more important than the game. Why has he kept quit all season, so he can make more money if he doesn't discuss the issues that went on in Denver. Thats the only reason he didnt take a braodcasting job, he didnt want to slip and say something that would viod his contract.

[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.

[dblanch66]

Originally Posted by TheSmurfs22

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

Duck Fallas. I will NEVER pull for them. I'm hoping for an absolutely humiliating loss and love nothing more than seeing doughboy sad on the sidelines like a bloated blow fish.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

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

Hope you aren't doing that next week as well.

[47FAN]

NEVER NEVER root for the cowgirls

[T.O.Killa]

Well Iwant Shanahan and I am pulling hard I mean hard for Dallas.

[Lotus]

We should all pitch in and start a campaign in Dallas. We can have trucks drive around town which have signs which say, "Good Job Jerry" on one side and "Keep Wade" on the other side. We can also market "Keep Wade" t-shirts.

[CRedskinsRule]

Seriously, DS can outbid JJ, and JJ isnt gonna give Shanahan the control he wants, so even if the cowboys lose out (please God) we would still get Shanahan if that's who BA (and DS by proxy) wants.

Cowboys need to lose Always

[CRedskinsRule]

ESPN reported that Holmgren turned down a seattle offer to be in "senior management"

[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