dmvskinzfan08
10-06-2009, 07:45 PM
I'm good with this! It may be the best compromise for replacing JZ during the season. I'm am all about having a proven OC in the house. And if the Conspir....ists are correct and the groundwork is being layed for Homgren....so be it. It should lead to a smoother transition
Totally agree. This is a solid move. I am impressed. At the very least like you said we have the ground work laid for a smooth transition to Holmgren and to add to that someone with experience on the staff. GOOD MOVE!!
But even saying that. What if we make Lewis our HC at the end of the season and move Zorn to Sherman Smith's position. Sherman Smith might get the boot instead of Zorn..lol. That might be too many Sherman's in the house..lol
SFREDSKIN
10-06-2009, 07:51 PM
Redskins hire Sherman Lewis as OC
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dmvskinzfan08
10-06-2009, 07:51 PM
The more I read the more giddy I get about this move.
Lewis began his NFL coaching career in San Francisco. As the 49ers’ running backs coach from 1983-88, Lewis tutored the likes of All-Pro Roger Craig and Tom Rathman. As a wide receivers coach from 1989-91, Lewis helped his pupils, Jerry Rice and John Taylor, mesh with Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana to form one of the most potent passing combinations in NFL history. The 49ers won three Super Bowls during Lewis’ time in San Francisco.
Ruhskins
10-06-2009, 07:53 PM
I like this move. The positive in me hopes that this is a sign that Snyder is showing patience, and the team is finding a way to get some things off Zorns plate.
And the pessimist in me hopes this lays the groundwork for a new coach.
Regardless, I'm fine with this move if it improves our offense.
53Fan
10-06-2009, 07:57 PM
Very good time for this. Let him come in, see how the team practices and plays against some basic competition, and then start making recommendations either before Philly, or over the bye week. I think if JZ takes it the right way, this could be a move that gets him, and therefore, the team over the proverbial hump.
Jason Reid said he asked Vinny if this move would have been made if Zorn was against it. His answer....no. If this is true, good for Zorn. Lewis has been involved in the WCO for years and having him see things from upstairs during games can only help. Hopefully he can do what Hixon can't, and teach the receivers how to get separation and how to play in the WCO. Hopefully he can also iron some things out in the redzone, like having Portis run straight ahead directly behind Sellers instead of stretching it out down the line. Remember, most of Zorns assistants are new to the WCO and Lewis knows it inside and out. I think this is a good addition.
dmvskinzfan08
10-06-2009, 07:58 PM
I like this move. The positive in me hopes that this is a sign that Snyder is showing patience, and the team is finding a way to get some things off Zorns plate.
And the pessimist in me hopes this lays the groundwork for a new coach.
Regardless, I'm fine with this move if it improves our offense.
Lewis might end up being the new coach. Almost like he has the opporunity to help. But also study the situation and see what needs to change if Zorn isn't kept as the HC. Probably would be a smoother transition than Holmgren. 3 might be a crowd (Smith, Zorn & Holmgren).
CRedskinsRule
10-06-2009, 08:04 PM
Lewis might end up being the new coach. Almost like he has the opporunity to help. But also study the situation and see what needs to change if Zorn isn't kept as the HC. Probably would be a smoother transition than Holmgren. 3 might be a crowd (Smith, Zorn & Holmgren).
At 67, I would be amazed if he wants to coach. I think that's more the wise counselor time of life (age bias I know) and so I think this could be a perfect fit.
tryfuhl
10-06-2009, 08:04 PM
Another set of eyes can't hurt.
Wouldn't hurt to have another mouth into the headset
or a replacement one that is
SFREDSKIN
10-06-2009, 08:05 PM
The offense is going to be know as the Sherm and Sherm (Lewis and Smith) or Sherm².
djnemo65
10-06-2009, 08:09 PM
I'm confused as to what exactly he is being brought in to do but whatever, can't hurt I suppose.