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[quote=Longtimefan;640912]This is the beginning of the sign I have been looking for from Snyder. His willingness to change.

This also probably spells the end for Zorn as well.[/quote]

Spells the end for Zorn?

He was gone as soon as Lewis was hired.

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Thank god, first step is taken

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I'm totally shocked w/the timing. After January 3 I wouldn't have been. Gotta wonder what Snyder has up his sleeve.

So long Vinny, I hope all is well w/you personally & DS gave you a nice chunk o change to raise your baby, but in the long run this may be bigger for our team than Joe Gibbs coming back.

Will this be the last Vinny thread?

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Dancing in the streets!

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[quote=freddyg12;640920]I'm totally shocked w/the timing. After January 3 I wouldn't have been. Gotta wonder what Snyder has up his sleeve.

So long Vinny, I hope all is well w/you personally & DS gave you a nice chunk o change to raise your baby, but in the long run this may be bigger for our team than Joe Gibbs coming back.

[B]Will this be the last Vinny thread?[/B][/quote]

Lets hope that in 2-4 years we don't see threads about DS re-hiring him, or nostalgic for the great drafts of VC.

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Could this have anything to do with how serious the talks between Holmgren and Clevland have become.Now you can leave Zorn in and have S.Lewis and Holmgren running the show and have Zorn just doing the Head Coach/Puppet. Maybe we can lure Gruden out from behind the Monday Night booth.

Oh the possibilities!

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[YT]4pXfHLUlZf4[/YT]

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Very nice, this had made my day. Now, let's hope DS makes a good move and brings in someone who is football-intellegent.

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[B]Hallelujah[/B]

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Cerrato's statement:

[QUOTE]Vinny Cerrato has announced his resignation from the Washington Redskins.

Cerrato has served as the club’s executive vice-president of football operations for the past two years, and previously served in five different roles, beginning in 1999.

In a statement, Cerrato said he has had numerous conversations with team owner Daniel M. Snyder over the last few weeks regarding the next steps for the club.

“We agreed that the franchise needs someone different in this position,” Cerrato said. “I’m thankful to Dan Snyder and other members of his ownership team for the opportunities I’ve been given over the years.”

“Of course, I am disappointed with this year’s results, but I strongly believe that with outstanding draft picks and encouraging performance by our younger players, we have laid a strong foundation for the franchise.”

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with some great coaches s[B]uch as Joe Gibbs, Greg Blache and Sherman Lewis[/B], great people on the Redskins staff, and, most especially, some of the best professional football players in the world. I wish them all the best. I’ve also had the privilege of working for a franchise supported by the most loyal fans in the NFL.”

The team’s owner thanked Cerrato for the work he has accomplished.

“More importantly, he is my friend, and he has always been there for me and the Redskins,” Snyder said. “He’s the consummate optimist and has always made decisions based on what would be the best for the team."[/QUOTE]

No Zorn in the Coach list.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;640929]Cerrato's statement:



No Zorn in the Coach list.[/quote]

wow... BURN!

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[quote=TheMalcolmConnection;640925][YT]4pXfHLUlZf4[/YT][/quote]

That epitomized what happened when I read the news on Twitter

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Early...xmas...present.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;640923]Lets hope that in 2-4 years we don't see threads about DS re-hiring him, or nostalgic for the great drafts of VC.[/quote]

yeah, that would probably be worse than him just staying. It will have to be longer than 2-4 years though, I think all of us will remember Vinny in a not so fond manner til our death!

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I heard on Mike & Mike this morning that Vinny was at Notre Dame prior to the Redskins.

Look how well they've done in the last decade...no coincidence!

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Joy to the world
Cerrato's gone
and all ye men shall cry

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;640923]Lets hope that in 2-4 years we don't see threads about DS re-hiring him, or nostalgic for the great drafts of VC.[/quote]

There is no room for bad vibes in this thread. retract please.

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[COLOR="DarkRed"][B]BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER!!![/B][/COLOR]

I'm going to be throwing several beers back starting immediately after work. I'm sure you'll all be joining me.

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We may need to poll soon, but who would you really want to bring in as new GM?

Casserly an option? Holmgren talks going to shift away from Cleveland? It's going to be an interesting couple of weeks to talk about this (as if we haven't talked about it enough)

Wikipedia has Gibbs listed as our GM currently.

[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Current_NFL_GMs]Template:Current NFL GMs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/url]

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What about Ron Wolf, he lives in Annapolis.

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But, I will stop just short and say that there's a possibility that Snyder picks someone even less competent than Vinny. Hard to believe but I'm sure there are some names out there who have worse records tied to their name and are worse at judging talent. I might hold off on the beer chugging until I know Danny's made the hire we all deserve.

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[url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/cerrato-resigns-espn-980-repor.html]Redskins Insider - Cerrato resigns (updated)[/url]

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[quote=freddyg12;640920]
Will this be the last Vinny thread?[/quote]

No, I am sure when Kindergarten Ninja II comes out we will talk about him again.

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[quote=franklinhimself;640942]But, I will stop just short and say that there's a possibility that Snyder picks someone even less competent than Vinny. Hard to believe but I'm sure there are some names out there who have worse records tied to their name and are worse at judging talent. I might hold off on the beer chugging until I know Danny's made the hire we all deserve.[/quote]

This was my argument pre-Cerrato as GM when everyone said we needed a GM. Just having a GM isn't the answer. You have to actually have a good one. A bad one is just as bad as not having one or worse.

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Lol hell yes!!! This made my whole year lol

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How bout Marty as GM or Head Coach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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There is a god.

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hello to mike shanahan!!

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[quote=drew54;640944]No, I am sure when Kindergarten Ninja II comes out we will talk about him again.[/quote]
Brilliant


and I had to

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scJsSLtYCe8&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Ninja scene[/ame]

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ESPN980 keeps saying another announcement is imminent. Does anyone know if this is speculation, or fact?

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Since it has been suggested that this lowers Zorn coming back as head coach, do you think we will try to keep continuity with the offense considering how well they've done since Sherm Lewis has been calling plays or are we going to start back at square 1?

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I'm stunned. I'm happy. I'm a little apprehensive. Nervously excited. Wow.

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106.7 The Fan is reporting a big announcement later today in Ashburn.

Side note: Jon Gruden is reported in Washington via the Sports Junkies.

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Shanihan is on M&M right now talking up how "impressive" the Skins have been these past few weeks and that the Giants are worried about playing them.
Greasing the skids?

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[quote=drew54;640927][B]Hallelujah[/B][/quote]


^^^^What he said^^^^

:food-smil

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[quote=warpaint;640956]106.7 The Fan is reporting a big announcement later today in Ashburn.

Side note: Jon Gruden is reported in Washington via the Sports Junkies.[/quote]

The Skins are playing on Monday Night Football, so that could be the reason he's here.

EDIT: Wanted to clarify: not taking you to task on anything, I'm just saying that he could be here to do the broadcast or interviews for the broadcast.

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*head explodes*

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[quote=53Fan;640955]I'm stunned. I'm happy. I'm a little apprehensive. Nervously excited. Wow.[/quote]

Yep I'll second that

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Christmas has come early. Thank you Dan Snyder.

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[quote=Buster;640935]I heard on Mike & Mike this morning that Vinny was at Notre Dame prior to the Redskins.

Look how well they've done in the last decade...no coincidence![/quote]
Notre Dame actually went to four bowl games and won a National Champioship while Cerrato was the recruiting coordinator.