BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Sources Confirm Jim Zorn Named Head Coach

Oakland Red · 02-09-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I think it was definately Snyders intention to hire Jim Fassel, but after witnessing the extreme backlash form his fan base he realized he had to do something different.

It was said that Snyder was impressed by what went on in Seattle as as result of our two playoff apearences there during Gibbs II. Maybe this is a classic case of "If you can't beat um, join um". I like the move though, and am interested in seeing just what else in involved as far as staff is concerned.

Yes, I think you are right. Jim Fassel would have been hired if Snyder and Cerrato could have gotten away with it, but it would have been a public relations disaster, and they knew it. Everything would have pointed back to them, and they would have born the brunt of it.

So, despite the mockery to the contrary, the fans do have a voice, and a website like this has influence because it lets the fans express that voice.

By playing their role, the fans forced Snyder and Cerrato to reconsider their options. Humbled, Snyder's better side came out and he remembered the strong impression Jim Zorn's character made on him. The same side of Snyder that was impressed by Joe Gibbs from a personal standpoint probably influenced him to choose Zorn.

Counter-Tre · 02-09-2008, 10:13 PM

I haven't been this excited since I was a kid and got a nice pair of dress slacks for Christmas.

Campbell17 · 02-09-2008, 10:13 PM

I like Zorn and think he will do a good job.

Chief X_Phackter · 02-09-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by redwagonskins

Can we stop with the Zorn jokes. This is serious. It's as if you were Zorn yesterday.

J/k

lol

it's a zornucopia here, or a zorn of plenty in here

Dirtbag59 · 02-09-2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Oakland Red

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By playing their role, the fans forced Snyder and Cerrato to reconsider their options. Humbled, Snyder's better side came out and he remembered the strong impression Jim Zorn's character made on him. The same side of Snyder that was impressed by Joe Gibbs from a personal standpoint probably influenced him to choose Zorn.

While I agree with your post, the fact remains that Gibbs was.....Gibbs so there was no way Snyder was going to turn down a chance to bring him back.

JGisLordOfTheRings · 02-09-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

The other 100+ posts aren't all jokes on you JG. We really do have a HC...

Washington Redskins

Well....sht the bed. Ain't that something.....thats great. Finally I dont have to wake up and roll out of bed and wonder wtf is going on in Redskinland that much anymore. Thanks for the link.....I would have never thought to check the official website! HA! (tard i am)

JGisLordOfTheRings · 02-09-2008, 10:17 PM

Jimmy cracked Zorn and I don't care!

There should be an entire thread dedicated to this in the locker room. lol

Stuck in TX · 02-09-2008, 10:18 PM

oooooooh me so Zorny!!!!

ChillWill · 02-09-2008, 10:18 PM

If we could give Spurrier a chance, I certainly like Zorn's chances given that the defensivde side of the ball should be stable. Also if I'm not mistaken aren't teams with new coaches allowed to start OTA's earlier. JC and the offense will need all the extra time they can get with the new playbook JZ will clone from Seattle.

FRPLG · 02-09-2008, 10:19 PM

I am actually excited about this. The guy is clearly respected in the league and apparentlky is a good Xs and Os guy. The question of course is his leadership ability. One would have to assume snyder understands the value of leadership since having Gibbs around. If they "fell in love" with the guy then maybe they see the leadership potential.

SmootSmack · 02-09-2008, 10:21 PM

I'm going to call it right now. The next time we are looking fo a head coach the leading candidate will be...Jim Fassel

Stuck in TX · 02-09-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm going to call it right now. The next time we are looking fo a head coach the leading candidate will be...Jim Fassel

and I call Cowher

redwagonskins · 02-09-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm going to call it right now. The next time we are looking fo a head coach the leading candidate will be...Jim Fassel

What?!?!? No coach under DS has ever left/been fired before his contract was up. Zorn is here for 5 years at least!

JGisLordOfTheRings · 02-09-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuck in TX

and I call Cowher

DAMMIT! Beat me to it.

Dirtbag59 · 02-09-2008, 10:26 PM

I call Gibbs 1.0.....Coy Gibbs 1.0

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02-09-2008, 10:13 PM	#152
Counter-Tre Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Venice Beach, CA Age: 52 Posts: 345	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Sources Confirm Jim Zorn Named Head Coach I haven't been this excited since I was a kid and got a nice pair of dress slacks for Christmas.

02-09-2008, 10:13 PM	#153
Campbell17 Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Haddonfield, NJ Age: 31 Posts: 642	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Sources Confirm Jim Zorn Named Head Coach I like Zorn and think he will do a good job. __________________ This time instead of some lousy joke, humerous comment, racial slur, or a famous quote, I will write small, and be the bigger person.

02-09-2008, 10:17 PM	#157
JGisLordOfTheRings Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond VA Age: 38 Posts: 2,583	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Sources Confirm Jim Zorn Named Head Coach Jimmy cracked Zorn and I don't care! There should be an entire thread dedicated to this in the locker room. lol __________________ The redskins pocket is like my love life.....nonexistent and disappointing. -OnceWeWereKings

02-09-2008, 10:18 PM	#158
Stuck in TX Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Age: 39 Posts: 545	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Sources Confirm Jim Zorn Named Head Coach oooooooh me so Zorny!!!! __________________ We will miss you Sean. RIP 1983-2007 REMEMBER VT Go Hokies

02-09-2008, 10:18 PM	#159
ChillWill Special Teams Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 69 Posts: 151	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Sources Confirm Jim Zorn Named Head Coach If we could give Spurrier a chance, I certainly like Zorn's chances given that the defensivde side of the ball should be stable. Also if I'm not mistaken aren't teams with new coaches allowed to start OTA's earlier. JC and the offense will need all the extra time they can get with the new playbook JZ will clone from Seattle.

02-09-2008, 10:19 PM	#160
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Sources Confirm Jim Zorn Named Head Coach I am actually excited about this. The guy is clearly respected in the league and apparentlky is a good Xs and Os guy. The question of course is his leadership ability. One would have to assume snyder understands the value of leadership since having Gibbs around. If they "fell in love" with the guy then maybe they see the leadership potential.

02-09-2008, 10:21 PM	#161
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Sources Confirm Jim Zorn Named Head Coach I'm going to call it right now. The next time we are looking fo a head coach the leading candidate will be...Jim Fassel __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

02-09-2008, 10:26 PM	#165
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 14,750	Re: BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Sources Confirm Jim Zorn Named Head Coach I call Gibbs 1.0.....Coy Gibbs 1.0 __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

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