Redskins hire offensive consultant

[dmvskinzfan08]

Originally Posted by Hog1

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]

Originally Posted by PennSkinsFan

Redskins hire Sherman Lewis as OC

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Ex 49er coach under Bill Walsh.

[dmvskinzfan08]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

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]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

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]

Originally Posted by dmvskinzfan08

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]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Another set of eyes can't hurt.

Wouldn't hurt to have another mouth into the headset

or a replacement one that is

[SFREDSKIN]

The offense is going to be know as the Sherm and Sherm (Lewis and Smith) or Sherm².

[djnemo65]

I'm confused as to what exactly he is being brought in to do but whatever, can't hurt I suppose.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by 47FAN

is holmgren getting his staff ready for next year? possibly keep zorn for qb coach?

don't think an HC, even perhaps undeserved of the hire, would stay on for such a demotion

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Ok now I'm maybe being a conspiracy theorist, but why specify a "history with Holmgren"

“It’s not a threat at all,” Cerrato said. “Jim welcomed the idea if it was the right guy. So we came up with a list of people that had a background in the West Coast offense and a history with Holmgren. Nobody’s job on offense changes. Jim still calls the plays.”

Cerrato: Lewis 'Another Set of Eyes' For Zorn

Interesting note about the experience coaching receivers. He can replace Smith and Hixon at once!

because the west coast has branched off so much they prob want someone closer to the holmgren fam

don't think vinny would let himself slip that much.. he said he came up with the people along with zorn, so I'm sure it was zorn's preference that the person be in the same tree

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Zorn HC, Lewis OC, Holmgren GM ??

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

Not a good sign if your boss tells you he is bringing in a consultant to see why you suck.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Biggest issue everyone noted to an in-season firing of Zorn, he's the HC, playcaller and QB coach. Well, now you can promote Blache to HC, make Lewis the play caller and Meidt the QB coach. Zorn gets fired after the Philly game. I'm just saying.

Lewis was OC for Holmgren, but also coached with Shanny in SF. Hope he's got a solid calling plan because his minutes are going to be increasing.

lol what