Quick Question about Zorn's Offense

I'm guessing that Zorn wants JC to work on staying shorter in the pocket so he has him under center to practice this.

Seattle's offense is pretty successful without it, but it's clearly in our playbook if Collins and Colt are using it. I agree that it's most likely for coaching reasons that Zorn is not having JC use it at present. Get good at the dropback and timing of the regular offense first. JC was pretty good in shotgun, if I remember right.

I think the shotgun is a necessary element in todays game. that extra second is crucial some times. I think zonr will implement it against high pressure defenses

I've got a question too regarding protecting the QB

Why no blocking TE's on our squad this year?

This could be a problem based on all the blocking help Jansen/Heyer will likely need again on the edge. Gibbs knew that....so did Buges...heck, sometimes they put in Sellers too just for additional protection.
Against the Panthers, there were no adjustments to increase pass protection.
Maybe they are trying to see how the OLine performs one on one, but that doesn't make sense with the starters...they know what they've got there.

Is Zorn not familiar with how to bolster an Oline by adding another body?

and I completely agree that Campbell has not been in shotgun nearly enough...
He did well in it last year when they finally allowed it.
Regardless of what anyone says, his release is still slower than average and the extra half second or so makes a huge difference in his performance.

I'd be curious of what Campbells stats were last year in the shotgun vs not.
And keep in mind, sometimes he was in the gun because it was 3rd and 15.

I've got a question too regarding protecting the QB

Why no blocking TE's on our squad this year?

This could be a problem based on all the blocking help Jansen/Heyer will likely need again on the edge. Gibbs knew that....so did Buges...heck, sometimes they put in Sellers too just for additional protection.
Against the Panthers, there were no adjustments to increase pass protection.
Maybe they are trying to see how the OLine performs one on one, but that doesn't make sense with the starters...they know what they've got there.

Is Zorn not familiar with how to bolster an Oline by adding another body?

I think Sellers will essentially be that blocking TE.. Since we won't be using the super ultimate Jumbo package as much anymore we don't need a Kozlowski or other blocking TE.

QUOTE OUT OF International Herald Tribune LINK MATTY POSTED:
"While Zorn wants to use as little of the play clock as possible, Campbell does have more freedom than he did under Gibbs. Audibles are back, although Zorn hopes his play-calling is good enough so that the number of Campbell's change-ups stays in the single digits per game. Campbell also can opt for the shotgun on certain plays. As a former quarterback himself, Zorn realizes the value in having flexibility at the line of scrimmage."

I know I have been wondering why Collins/Brennan used the shotgun so much more than Campbell did, always thought it was Zorn's decision. Does anyone know how much Campbell has used it? I am really curious

I didn't see him use it all in preseason. He used it last year though.

Audibles are back, although Zorn hopes his play-calling is good enough so that the number of Campbell's change-ups stays in the single digits per game. Campbell also can opt for the shotgun on certain plays. As a former quarterback himself, Zorn realizes the value in having flexibility at the line of scrimmage.

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/09/02/sports/FBN-Redskins-Zorns-Way.php