Zorn becomes SKINS new OC.

this is a good move i didn 't really like saunders 700 page playbook

Nice article on redskins.com about Zorn. "Could signal significant change in the redskins offense next year". Positive feed from JC, ready to get started with Zorn.

Zorn Takes Over Redskins' Offense (http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=34055)

I think Gibbs tied Saunders hands a bit. I think we should of let him open it up see what he could do. I wish they would of made GW HC and kept Saunders.

But as a professional, Campbell doesn't have to try to balance his studying of the playbook and verbage with the workload of a student athlete. He has plenty of time over the next 8 months to learn all the verbage. It's a total non-issue.

Saunders could have been successful here given more time, but I don't hold any specific allegance to him, and I'm not all that disappointed to see him go. Zorn will reap the success that Saunders would have had. To me, that's not a big deal.

But here is my problem. JC would be going into his 3rd season w/ Al and would know the offense like the back of his hand. He would've had total command. Now he's got to start all over again for the 3rd time in 4 years?? That's just plain old stupid if you ask me. Plus all the WR's need to be on board too. You just don't see the other teams doing this to their franchise QB's. And you know it takes time for everyone to absord an NFL offense. Watch, I will bet that the offense struggles the 1st half of 08. Or perhaps Zorn will leave in some of Al's offense.

JLC Redskins Insider: Other Assistants status.

Posted at 3:00 PM ET, 01/26/2008
Someone asked about the other assistants

So Jason Reid made some calls and reports: Washington Redskins linebackers coach Kirk Olivadotti, whose contract was set to expire this week, has signed an extension and is among the assistants expected to remain with the team, league sources said Saturday.
Williams and Saunders have been released, but management hopes to retain the majority of former coach Joe Gibbs's staff, according to sources. Olivadotti, 33, is highly regarded by Williams and former defensive line coach Greg Blache, who has been promoted to lead the Redskins' defense.
Despite his relative inexperience, Olivadotti's ability to identify opponents' tendencies and provide tips for Redskins defenders has helped to make him a key contributor on a coaching staff among the league's most experienced. Olivadotti also is popular with players.
UPDATE 1: Jason LaCanfora reports that the Rams and Raiders have asked the Redskins for permission to speak with Saunders about jobs and the Rams and Titans have asked for permission to speak to Williams about jobs, sources said. Apparently, teams still must do this because the two remain under contract.
Update II: Jason Reid reports that: assistant Bill Lazor, who coached the team's quarterbacks, has been fired, league sources said.
Lazor worked with Washington's quarterbacks the last two seasons. He developed a strong relationship with young quarterback Jason Campbell, whose development is a top priority for the organization.
Before joining the Redskins, Lazor spent the 2003 season as an entry-level assistant with the Atlanta Falcons. Lazor was a record-setting quarterback at Cornell

Too bad about Lazor, I would have liked it if he had stayed. Maybe they'll bump Brunell up to QB coach :)

Too bad about Lazor, I would have liked it if he had stayed. Maybe they'll bump Brunell up to QB coach :)

I also liked Bill. I just wonder if they replace him with a guy like Zorn around to work and mentor JC?

You would think so.....but no tellin?

I also liked Bill. I just wonder if they replace him with a guy like Zorn around to work and mentor JC?

You would think so.....but no tellin?

Zorn has too much to do now running the offense. No time to coach QBs

maybe fassel is the QB coach...

maybe fassel is the QB coach...


He might be our new HC, but I would find it hard to see him take the QB coach job, after being one of the front runners for the HC gig. I guess we will see soon enough.

I think Zorn will end up being a good fit in DC.