Your thoughts "IF" Shanahan were to replace Zorn in 2010

I like Jim Zorn, and I want to see him get a fair shot.

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I would agree. Zorn deserves a fair shot. This constant shuffling of coaches/philosophies and brewing QB controversies is never going to lend itself to making this a stable team and in my opinion a contender.

We can blame Dan Snyder for everything now!

That'll get him Marty'd!

I think Shanahan will be in Dallas, but if he replaced Zorn I'd be curious to know if he's replacing Cerrato too, and if that's a good thing?

Also, how would Portis feel?

Maybe happy, who knows.. Danny still signs the checks

edit: Just realized what you meant; I don't really recall Portis' beef with Shanahan

I think the lack of continuity of coaching and systems (mainly offensive) is NOT about giving any one person a fair shot.

It's more of a lack of commitment. And without any real lasting commitment, there won't be any real success. I think the instability and lack of continuity is a result of not committing to any decisions that they (Snyder and Cerrato) have made.

Once they really commit to their decisions, that's when everyone will see the stability (and then growth) that everyone wants for the team and organization.

One of the things that Jerry Jones said that always made sense was when he talked about getting coaches who hadn't won a Super Bowl as those are usually the ones that are more motivated. Then again I'm sure Shannahan would have plenty of motivation after a year off and 10+ years since he won the Super Bowl. Though I wonder how Portis would feel about playing for Shannahan again. Also would be curious to see if Shannahan could pry Alex Gibbs away from Houston should Buge's retire.

Either way it seems like a logical fit especially if we draft Sanchez. Plus I'm sure that Shannahan would be more then happy to not only take Snyder's money but take his place in the structure the FO had under Gibbs, with Vinny playing head scout, Shannahan playing Coach and GM, and Snyder playing final decision maker.

In short though, I definitely but only if Zorn messes up.

One of the things that Jerry Jones said that always made sense was when he talked about getting coaches who hadn't won a Super Bowl as those are usually the ones that are more motivated. Then again I'm sure Shannahan would have plenty of motivation after a year off and 10+ years since he won the Super Bowl. Though I wonder how Portis would feel about playing for Shannahan again. Also would be curious to see if Shannahan could pry Alex Gibbs away from Houston should Buge's retire.

Either way it seems like a logical fit especially if we draft Sanchez. Plus I'm sure that Shannahan would be more then happy to not only take Snyder's money but take his place in the structure the FO had under Gibbs, with Vinny playing head scout, Shannahan playing Coach and GM, and Snyder playing final decision maker.

In short though, I definitely but only if Zorn messes up.

At least Shanahan would keep us somewhat in the same passing offense, wonder if we'd do more zone blocking in the run.

I think that Campbell would be more suited towards Cowher's system though