Zorn "probably the worst NFL hire of all time"??

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Giantone

Do you honestly believe that Cowher would come here if Snyder did that and would'nt give him total control?

I want to be content with getting Cower out of my system all together, because I do not think Snyder would fire Zorn even if he's not wholly successful in his first year.

On the other hand, what would be considered success for this team in 2008? Would anything short of a playoff apearence be considered a failure? I'm more concerned with the fan reaction to Zorn if he struggles some in this his initial season.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I want to be content with getting Cower out of my system all together, because I do not think Snyder would fire Zorn even if he's not wholly successful in his first year.

On the other hand, what would be considered success for this team in 2008? Would anything short of a playoff apearence be considered a failure? I'm more concerned with the fan reaction to Zorn if he struggles some in this his initial season.

Success to me, depending on how much we change the team around would be anything above .500, so I guess that would mean at least a wild card appearance.

I don't know if I could say no playoff appearance = failure but it sure would prove the dissenters right.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Success to me, depending on how much we change the team around would be anything above .500, so I guess that would mean at least a wild card appearance.

I don't know if I could say no playoff appearance = failure but it sure would prove the dissenters right.

That's one of the problems I envision on the horizon, no playoff apearence and the pessimists will have fuel to raise their voices. The expectations are going to be high [as well they should be] despite the fact we have a new HC with minimal, to no experience in the position. Under normal circumstances one would think that fact alone would warrant a grace period.

However, Zorn has inherited a playoff team in a division with no team playing under 500, that automatically raises the competitive level as well what's expected from the team standpoint.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I want to be content with getting Cower out of my system all together, because I do not think Snyder would fire Zorn even if he's not wholly successful in his first year.

On the other hand, what would be considered success for this team in 2008? Would anything short of a playoff apearence be considered a failure? I'm more concerned with the fan reaction to Zorn if he struggles some in this his initial season.

That is an extremely valid concern cause we had a hall of fame coach at the helm and many wanted him gone after we were 5-7. If Zorn goes 5-11, you bet the voices will be overwhelming to axe him. I think anything short of 8-8 will put him on the hot seat, and it's completely unfair.