BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Sources Confirm Jim Zorn Named Head Coach

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by redwagonskins

With all due respect SmootSmack, that really isn't a list of finalists is it? Schwartz got 1 interview, Carroll got a cup of coffee, Mora and Spags withdrew, and Cowher never so much as said a word. The Skins may call these guys their finalists but I look at a finalist as someone who would actually consider taking the job.

I guess it's how you define finalists

[TheSmurfs22]

I like the hiring and promotion of Zorn. I am glad Snyder did not necessarily go for a big name. Maybe he learned that a big name coach or player does not always translate into wins.
I will be curious to see who the new OC will be.
The big question how long will it take for the players and new coach to come together mentally and emotionally, especially after all that happened last season. All the X's and O's are not going to make a bit of a difference unless the players and staff be in sync mentally.

[redwagonskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I guess it's how you define finalists

You're probably right and DS and VC probably have a much broader definition than I may.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by TheSmurfs22

I like the hiring and promotion of Zorn. I am glad Snyder did not necessarily go for a big name. Maybe he learned that a big name coach or player does not always translate into wins.
I will be curious to see who the new OC will be.
The big question how long will it take for the players and new coach to come together mentally and emotionally, especially after all that happened last season. All the X's and O's are not going to make a bit of a difference unless the players and staff be in sync mentally.

I'm guessing Zorn will still be in charge of the offense and maybe he will hire an assistant to help mentor JC.

[skinsfan_nn]

JLC blog, More details of the hiring of Zorn. Jim's gonna be wearing a lot of hats.

Redskins Insider

[redwagonskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

JLC blog, More details of the hiring of Zorn. Jim's gonna be wearing a lot of hats.

Redskins Insider

Man, I hope this part is not true:
"Also, though Earnest Byner did in fact go to Redskins Park to sign his contract last week - the one-year offer that was on the table - league sources said the team then balked at him. The Redskins are trying to land Seattle RB Coach Stump Mitchell to do that job here, league sources said, and he too is close to Zorn and has worked with him for many years. The Redskins would like to convince the Seahawks to do a coaching swap of sorts, with Byner landing in Seattle (all of this, again, is ridiculously unfair to Byner,) with Mitchell going here and Byner going there."
I am hoping this is just rumor and innuendo, but if so, Byner is getting a raw deal.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace

I think the thing people have to remember is that this is a winning team. We're not the falcons or dolphins. He is inheriting a team that knows how to win full of coaches who already know the players. He doesn't have to "turn us around" so to speak. I would be in more of a panic say if we had handed a 4-12 team over to a newbie. This should be an easier transition than that.

True but that also brings some extra pressure too. He's going to be expected to win right away. If we crash and burn he will undoubtedly take the brunt of the blame.

[skinsfan_nn]

Yea if that is true, that is just wrong on the Byner deal. I thought he had already signed the 1 year extension, I guess not. Thats just wrong.

[MTK]

Well if they were hot and heavy in talks with Zorn at the time Byner tried to sign I guess I could understand it. Sounds like they want to give Zorn the chance to bring in some of his own guys.

[Scubadive123]

This is really bad, Seems like everyone is happy about Jim Zorn and him bringing the pass happy WCO here here, Does anyone remamber Steve Sperrier, What a lousy time that was for the Redskins.

[SmootSmack]

Stump Mitchell is someone I had brought up in the "Next OC" thread but mainly because I want a Stump and Rock here

I always enjoyed watching him play for the Cardinals

I don't get the whole deal with Byner. Either keep him or just fire him. Quit stringing him along

[Skinny Tee]

As long as they let Zorn bring in his own guys our coaching staff should be fine.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

As long as they let Zorn bring in his own guys our coaching staff should be fine.

What do you mean his own guys?
His own coaching staff? Thats already in place, other than 3 or so coaching spots.

[redwagonskins]

Something else intriguing from JLC: "Zorn got a five-year deal, in essence, but league sources said it is actually three years guaranteed with two club options after that."

So it is a 3 year guaranteed deal with a TEAM option for 4 and 5. With the trend of HCs not going into the last year of a contract as a lame duck and instead hitting the road or getting an extension, this makes this effectively a 2 year deal. What kind of record does Zorn have to produce in years one and two to get an extension? I figure he gets a one year reprieve but he is looking at needing a playoff appearance by year two to get an extension. Of course, he may just go into the third year with no guarantee, but like I said, that would be going against the trend.
I am curious what people think he will need to produce in terms of a win-loss record and is this even fair for a guy who is installing a whole new offense?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Scubadive123

This is really bad, Seems like everyone is happy about Jim Zorn and him bringing the pass happy WCO here here, Does anyone remamber Steve Sperrier, What a lousy time that was for the Redskins.

You're comparing the two? Seriously?