Zorn becomes SKINS new OC.

[redskins5044]

at first i wanted GW to get the head coachnig job. but if they are butting heads or dont see eye to eye i dont know if its a good thing for Synder to hire and just deal with there differences. because if we have a down year next season we could be searching for a new coach next year with Cowher possibly coming back to caoching next season.

[Chief X_Phackter]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

HUH?? Don't you hire the HC first???

What makes you think this isn't the Offensive Coordinator the next head coach wanted?

[SmootSmack]

I know no one (many of you) wants to hear it, but does anyone even remotely consider the possibility that Campbell was asked what he felt most comfortable with and the answer wasn't Saunders?

[Redskins_P]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

What makes you think this isn't the Offensive Coordinator the next head coach wanted?

Exactly. I guess this leaves only two legit candidates for HC. Fassel and GW.

[wilsowilso]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I know no one (many of you) wants to hear it, but does anyone even remotely consider the possibility that Campbell was asked what he felt most comfortable with and the answer wasn't Saunders?

Yeah good point. I think Zorn will run some kind of West Coast offense and I think that will suite JC really well with regard to his skill set. Saunders system isn't for everybody that is for sure.

[Beemnseven]

Well, so much for patience...

I would have thought Al Saunders gets at least one more season to allow Campbell to get a good handle of the offense, get some offensive linemen healed up, and maybe snag a wideout who doesn't drop the ball every other throw.

But... that's not the way things are done here under Lil' Danny.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Tha Posse

Wow another new offense. God what happend to stability! I'm ok with this if we keep GW, but if we hire an outsider for HC this sucks.

Actually, I think that annual chaos in and of itself is a form of stability.

[Redskins_P]

From JLC's blog....

We've confirmed an ESPN report that Jim Zorn has been hired as the Redskins' new offensive coordinator even though a head coach has not been named. We reported a couple days ago that Zorn was at the top of Jim Fassel's list of potential offensive coordinators and is very highly regarded by Gregg Williams as well.

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[dirthogs311]

Should we expect to see a west coast style of offense on the field next year?

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I know no one (many of you) wants to hear it, but does anyone even remotely consider the possibility that Campbell was asked what he felt most comfortable with and the answer wasn't Saunders?

So you believe that Dan Snyder went to Jason Campbell and instead of choosing to stay with the same offensive system he's been learning for the last two years, he actually preferred to go with his seventh different offensive coordinator in seven seasons?

No, I'd say that was unlikely.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I know no one (many of you) wants to hear it, but does anyone even remotely consider the possibility that Campbell was asked what he felt most comfortable with and the answer wasn't Saunders?

Well when you consider the fact that the FO hasn't even kept the coaching staff up to date with whats going on with the coaching search or their own status. Then every player interview I've heard they don't have a clue what is going on in regards to the search.

I would find it very hard to believe that they asked JC what he is most comfortable with. IMO I bet they could care less, they have made a decision based on what they (THE FO and/or future coach) feels is the best hire for the team.

Moving forward I hope the next hire is GW as our 27th HC, maybe this is in fact a GW guy?

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I know no one (many of you) wants to hear it, but does anyone even remotely consider the possibility that Campbell was asked what he felt most comfortable with and the answer wasn't Saunders?

Nope. Everything I've heard from JC's mouth is that he likes the offense and he liked working with Al S. and Bill L. And I would bet that when he comes on the radio again next week he isn't going to be happy running his 3rd different offense in 4 years. Sorry but that's not how you coach a young QB that you gave up 2 number 1 picks for.

When you change OC's that means some trickle down stuff is going to happen. What good is Collins w/out Al? So who is our back-up now that Al isn't going to be here? Collins showed that he can play at a high level in Al's offense so you now possibly weaken the back up QB spot.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by wilsowilso

Yeah good point. I think Zorn will run some kind of West Coast offense and I think that will suite JC really well with regard to his skill set. Saunders system isn't for everybody that is for sure.

Al Saunders offense is a good one, but a complex one. The last thing a young QB needs is a complex offense. Jason will mature more rapidly in a more simplified offense. Seven hundred pages is a bit much for any QB let alone one just starting out in the league.

[skinsfan_nn]

Just heard on the John Riggins show, that Al was told last evening to start looking for work. Not sure about his contract details?

[Texanskin]

this is STUPID... we have a playoff team that is now about to restart on offense. I am so disappointed right now. We got to see what Al's offense could do with Collins and we Loved it!!! Now we change up...I really dont think everyone is ready to rebuild. I hate to be negative but the growth of our QB is crucial. All the great QB's had the same OC in their earlier stages....hmmm maybe thats a pattern we havent noticed.