Zorn Fired

skinsfan_nn · 01-04-2010, 06:49 AM

Posted at 5:20 AM ET, 01/ 4/2010

Per Redskin Insider Redskins fire Zorn after 2 seasons

The Washington Redskins fired Coach Jim Zorn early Monday morning following a two-year stint that began with his surprising elevation from obscure quarterbacks coach and ended with a dismissal that seemed inevitable following the Redskins' disastrous four-win season.
Zorn's firing was reported by WRC and WUSA.
Zorn, 56, was fired shortly after the team returned from its trip to San Diego, where it lost the season finale 23-20 to finish 4-12, the team's worst record in 15 years. He finished his tumultuous tenure 12-20, and had one year left on his contract.
The Redskins could be preparing to name his replacement within hours after they announced his departure. In December, Washington forced out longtime front office executive Vinny Cerrato and announced the hiring of new general manager Bruce Allen within two hours, putting in motion the overhaul of the franchise's infrastructure after a 10-year period that featured just two playoff appearances.
Zorn arrived at Redskins Park ahead of the team buses at roughly 2:45 a.m. He was escorted to his car by team security some two hours later.
Former Denver and Oakland coach Mike Shanahan, who won two Super Bowls with Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway and the Broncos, has been the presumed hire for weeks. Several NFL sources have said over the past month that they believe Shanahan has long been the choice of Redskins owner Daniel M. Snyder, who now must hire his seventh head coach since he took control of the team in 1999.
The Redskins are already cleared to make a swift hire. The Fritz Pollard Alliance, which oversees the NFL's so-called "Rooney Rule" that requires teams to interview at least one minority candidate for head coaching and top-level front office positions, said last month that current secondary coach Jerry Gray, an African American, has already interviewed for Zorn's job. The alliance, therefore, believes the Redskins have complied with the rule, and no further interviews would be necessary.

Gtothearry · 01-04-2010, 07:17 AM

Yep heard the news at 6am. So, long Zorn. I hope we stay away from drafting a Qb. Still predicting the skins as taking Bradford.

There is also a report that there is a team meeting at 1030am with a news conference scheduled at 12pm. I wonder if the news will be about the firing of Zorn or the hiring of Shannahan?

Paintrain · 01-04-2010, 07:23 AM

Next! I'd anticipate a 6pm presser introducing Shanahan.

53Fan · 01-04-2010, 07:25 AM

I'm glad they didn't drag it out. It's better for all concerned this way. So long ZMan and good luck.

dgw090767 · 01-04-2010, 07:40 AM

Wow!!!! Who would have ever thought this would happen......hate to celebrate anyone that looses a job by firing, but good bye JZ. He should have never been hired as HC anyway. Hiring him as OC was even a stretch.

SolidSnake84 · 01-04-2010, 07:54 AM

I respect Jim Zorn as a classy guy, and a good man in the face of horrible circumstances.

But like i've said, we all realize now that he was in over his head...at most he should have been a QB Coach or something like that.

I wonder what kind of future he will have in the NFL....Good luck to Jim

Beemnseven · 01-04-2010, 08:08 AM

...according to reports, (ESPN 980) he was getting off the bus, directed to his office, and fired two hours later. Security apparently escorted him out of the building.

SolidSnake84 · 01-04-2010, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

...according to reports, (ESPN 980) he was getting off the bus, directed to his office, and fired two hours later. Security apparently escorted him out of the building.

Holy Cow...thats crazy. Security escorting him out! He must have made a scene or something maybe?? If not that just seems really disrespectful!

SmootSmack · 01-04-2010, 08:26 AM

That had to be quite the plane ride back yesterday

Looks like Shanahan era can begin now...but I've been told not to discount Cowher quite yet. To which I say "Wow!"

SmootSmack · 01-04-2010, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

Holy Cow...thats crazy. Security escorting him out! He must have made a scene or something maybe?? If not that just seems really disrespectful!

That's reportedly inaccurate. Security didn't escort him out. But I wasn't there so I don't know.

SmootSmack · 01-04-2010, 08:45 AM

Sigworthy quote from Bruce Allen-"The status quo is unacceptable"

Longtimefan · 01-04-2010, 09:10 AM

A new era is about to begin.

CrackBack · 01-04-2010, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

Holy Cow...thats crazy. Security escorting him out! He must have made a scene or something maybe?? If not that just seems really disrespectful!

It policy when someone is fired to be escorted out.

Big C · 01-04-2010, 09:31 AM

im glad this happened swiftly and wasnt dragged out. now, anticipation mounts for who is the successor. im hoping jerry gray, but hes the underdog.

SmootSmack · 01-04-2010, 09:36 AM

Unconfirmed rumor that Shanahan will be arriving at Redskins Park this afternoon. Highly unconfirmed

01-04-2010, 06:49 AM	#1
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Zorn Fired Posted at 5:20 AM ET, 01/ 4/2010 Per Redskin Insider Redskins fire Zorn after 2 seasons The Washington Redskins fired Coach Jim Zorn early Monday morning following a two-year stint that began with his surprising elevation from obscure quarterbacks coach and ended with a dismissal that seemed inevitable following the Redskins' disastrous four-win season. Zorn's firing was reported by WRC and WUSA. Zorn, 56, was fired shortly after the team returned from its trip to San Diego, where it lost the season finale 23-20 to finish 4-12, the team's worst record in 15 years. He finished his tumultuous tenure 12-20, and had one year left on his contract. The Redskins could be preparing to name his replacement within hours after they announced his departure. In December, Washington forced out longtime front office executive Vinny Cerrato and announced the hiring of new general manager Bruce Allen within two hours, putting in motion the overhaul of the franchise's infrastructure after a 10-year period that featured just two playoff appearances. Zorn arrived at Redskins Park ahead of the team buses at roughly 2:45 a.m. He was escorted to his car by team security some two hours later. Former Denver and Oakland coach Mike Shanahan, who won two Super Bowls with Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway and the Broncos, has been the presumed hire for weeks. Several NFL sources have said over the past month that they believe Shanahan has long been the choice of Redskins owner Daniel M. Snyder, who now must hire his seventh head coach since he took control of the team in 1999. The Redskins are already cleared to make a swift hire. The Fritz Pollard Alliance, which oversees the NFL's so-called "Rooney Rule" that requires teams to interview at least one minority candidate for head coaching and top-level front office positions, said last month that current secondary coach Jerry Gray, an African American, has already interviewed for Zorn's job. The alliance, therefore, believes the Redskins have complied with the rule, and no further interviews would be necessary. __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

01-04-2010, 07:17 AM	#2
Gtothearry The Starter Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,525	Re: Zorn Fired Yep heard the news at 6am. So, long Zorn. I hope we stay away from drafting a Qb. Still predicting the skins as taking Bradford. There is also a report that there is a team meeting at 1030am with a news conference scheduled at 12pm. I wonder if the news will be about the firing of Zorn or the hiring of Shannahan?

01-04-2010, 07:23 AM	#3
Paintrain Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Age: 54 Posts: 5,006	Re: Zorn Fired Next! I'd anticipate a 6pm presser introducing Shanahan. __________________ Paintrain's Redskins Fandom 1981-2014 I'm not dead but this team is dead to me...but now that McCloughan is here they may have new life! Jay Gruden = Zorny McSpurrier Kirk Cousins = Next Grossman

01-04-2010, 07:25 AM	#4
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Zorn Fired I'm glad they didn't drag it out. It's better for all concerned this way. So long ZMan and good luck. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

01-04-2010, 07:40 AM	#5
dgw090767 Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 25	Re: Zorn Fired Wow!!!! Who would have ever thought this would happen......hate to celebrate anyone that looses a job by firing, but good bye JZ. He should have never been hired as HC anyway. Hiring him as OC was even a stretch.

01-04-2010, 07:54 AM	#6
SolidSnake84 Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 2,947	Re: Zorn Fired I respect Jim Zorn as a classy guy, and a good man in the face of horrible circumstances. But like i've said, we all realize now that he was in over his head...at most he should have been a QB Coach or something like that. I wonder what kind of future he will have in the NFL....Good luck to Jim __________________ Time to nut up or shut up

01-04-2010, 08:08 AM	#7
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 50 Posts: 5,311	Re: Zorn Fired ...according to reports, (ESPN 980) he was getting off the bus, directed to his office, and fired two hours later. Security apparently escorted him out of the building.

01-04-2010, 08:26 AM	#9
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Zorn Fired That had to be quite the plane ride back yesterday Looks like Shanahan era can begin now...but I've been told not to discount Cowher quite yet. To which I say "Wow!" __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-04-2010, 08:45 AM	#11
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Zorn Fired Sigworthy quote from Bruce Allen-"The status quo is unacceptable" __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-04-2010, 09:10 AM	#12
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Zorn Fired A new era is about to begin. __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

01-04-2010, 09:31 AM	#14
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	Re: Zorn Fired im glad this happened swiftly and wasnt dragged out. now, anticipation mounts for who is the successor. im hoping jerry gray, but hes the underdog. __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

01-04-2010, 09:36 AM	#15
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Zorn Fired Unconfirmed rumor that Shanahan will be arriving at Redskins Park this afternoon. Highly unconfirmed __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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