BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Sources Confirm Jim Zorn Named Head Coach

[SouperMeister]

What a strange path to hiring a HC. That said, Holmgren's assistants have done very well as head coaches (Reid, Gruden, and Mariuchi), so I'm optimistic that Zorn will do well. Jason Campbell's development must be his top priority.

[GTripp0012]

I think, (and I know a lot of people will disagree with this, and thats fine), that if we were OK with Zorn as the O.C., then we by neccessity have to be ok with this promotion. His role isn't going to be all that much different, and we were already talking about how the coordinators were going to overshadow the head coach. So now, one of them was made head coach. That's not really any big deal when you think about it.

If he wasn't ready for this job, then I don't think you can make the argument that he was ready for the O.C. position.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I think, (and I know a lot of people will disagree with this, and thats fine), that if we were OK with Zorn as the O.C., then we by neccessity have to be ok with this promotion. His role isn't going to be all that much different, and we were already talking about how the coordinators were going to overshadow the head coach. So now, one of them was made head coach. That's not really any big deal when you think about it.

If he wasn't ready for this job, then I don't think you can make the argument that he was ready for the O.C. position.

I think he will benefit from having Blache leading the other side. He can be very hands off with the defense

[SmootSmack]

Eagerly anticipating the Jim Zorn avatar now

[redskinsfanatic]

if he has an awful year next season,snyder will pay him off and bring cowher in i bet.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by redskinsfanatic

if he has an awful year next season,snyder will pay him off and bring cowher in i bet.

LOL............you need to give it up.

[MPNRedskins]

Well, the wait is finally over. Let's get to training camp and get going. The only way to find out if this is a good hire is to start playing. Looking forward to the new season.

[redwagonskins]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I think, (and I know a lot of people will disagree with this, and thats fine), that if we were OK with Zorn as the O.C., then we by neccessity have to be ok with this promotion. His role isn't going to be all that much different, and we were already talking about how the coordinators were going to overshadow the head coach. So now, one of them was made head coach. That's not really any big deal when you think about it.

If he wasn't ready for this job, then I don't think you can make the argument that he was ready for the O.C. position.

I have to respectably disagree with you here. His roll will be significantly different as a HC rather than the OC.

"Head coaches have to worry about so many things that go beyond what Zorn has proven to be good at: teaching and coaching. Head coaches are CEOs as much as anything."

I couldn't say it any better.

Another telling quote: "As one of Zorn's former co-workers put it to me this afternoon: 'The best thing that happened to Jason was having Zorn named offensive coordinator and working with quarterbacks. The worst thing was Zorn being named head coach, because it will be harder for him to be as involved coaching the position.'"

In addition, being ready to be an OC in no way makes you ready to be a HC. They are completely different jobs with very different priorities. An OC can focus on X's and O's and only be concerned with what the Offense is doing. A HC has to be a tactician, coordinating both the offensive and defensive philosophies to work for the benefit as a whole. In addition, the OC and DC are both under the protective umbrella of the HC who can deflect criticism when things go awry as young coordinators learn the craft. No such protection for the HC.

I am hoping the guy is the next great story in the NFL but you can't say there is no significant difference between the OC and the HC, nor can you say that because he was named an OC 2 weeks ago, he was ready to be an HC.

[GTripp0012]

With that said, there could be some time needed for him to get a feel for his playcalling. As to say that his playcalling should improve as the 2008 season goes on.

Then again, there really is no such thing as "wrong" playcalling unless you consistently go against the percentages, which requires a general lack of common sense.

[Gmanc711]

Basically at this point, I was willing to give anyone a shot. I wanted Williams, it didn't work out, so I stand behind Zorn and I'm going to hope for the best. I really think our offense is going to be in great hands, which is going to be awsome to see....I'm slightly worried about our defense at this point. We have some great players on that side of the ball, but I just hope we can maintain some sort of power without Williams.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by Gmanc711

Basically at this point, I was willing to give anyone a shot. I wanted Williams, it didn't work out, so I stand behind Zorn and I'm going to hope for the best. I really think our offense is going to be in great hands, which is going to be awsome to see....I'm slightly worried about our defense at this point. We have some great players on that side of the ball, but I just hope we can maintain some sort of power without Williams.

I may be off in this assessment, but I think the defense will be as good if not better with Blache.. Many of the players credited him with simplifying the defense this year from Williams stubborn insistence to his schemes.. Landry will be a year more experienced, hopefully Rogers and McIntosh return relatively healthy (and Rogers learns how to catch), Montgomery and Golston can take the next steps.. I'm not at all worried about the defense, let's hope Zorn can take the offense to higher levels..

[OverseasSkinsfan]

Jim Zorn is a great coach selection. An NFL QB of his stature is always a field leader and the QB coach is the most important positional coach. He has more leadership experience in fact than on paper. The HC transition (after Gibb's decision) was mainly driven by the FO desire to install the WCO. Zorn has much more experience with the WCO than Fassel who had little. Putting the whole bag into his hands then makes sense since he won't have a HC muddying the process and the D is good already w/ strong leadership. Zorn has the ability to make the Skins nation proud again. Hail to the Redskins; welcome Coach Zorn!

[Monkeydad]

[Dirtbag59]

Where did everybody go?

[Luxorreb]

Yes. I'm in shock and in amaze, but yes somehow this is ok. Even more than Zorn as OC. I saw him play in all his seasons with the Seahawks and I even had his jersey as a kid. Zorn seems like a thorough, tough and good person. He'll bring people in that are 'Gibbs' kinda players and personel. I can't believe Snyder and Cerrato didn't pick Fassel, but I couldn't be happier that they didn't!!! GO REDSKINS! Let's get this baseball crap over with so we can get back on the field!!!

PS- Grade of B+ on the hire. I think we'll see instant production if we can stay healthy.