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Zorn may need his old QB skills
Fans get a first look at new Redskins head coach Jim Zorn
Date published: 2/11/2008 By Steve DeShazo BY STEVE DeSHAZO ASHBURN-- When Jim Zorn was a scrambling rookie quarterback for the expansion Seattle Seahawks in 1976, he had to make up a lot of things on the fly."He was very improvisational--and he had to be," former teammate Steve Largent said. "We had an offensive line that was very leaky, so we needed someone who could run around and throw the ball." Zorn, who became a Pro Bowler, may need that skill in his new role with the Washington Redskins, who introduced him as their 27th head coach yesterday. After a secretive month-long search, he was chosen to succeed Joe Gibbs, who retired after leading the team to the NFL playoffs in two of the past three seasons. Just two weeks ago, Zorn was hired away from the Seahawks to become the Redskins' offensive coordinator, while owner Daniel Snyder pursued bigger names like Bill Cowher, Pete Carroll, Jim Fassel and Steve Spagnuolo. After talks with at least seven candidates fell through, Snyder offered Zorn his first head-coaching job on Friday. "[Snyder] said, 'I'd like to interview you for the head-coaching position. Would you like to interview for it?' I was a bit taken aback," said Zorn, who had never held a position higher than quarterbacks coach. Zorn went to his new home, changed into a suit and impressed Snyder enough to earn the job. Said defensive coordinator Greg Blache: "Everybody you talk to, they don't say, 'He's a good guy.' They say, 'He's a great guy.' They don't say, 'He's a good coach.' They say, 'He's a great coach.'" Zorn brings enthusiasm and a track record of developing young quarterbacks--an important quality for a team that is counting on Jason Campbell to return the team to glory days. Next comes the job of winning over the Redskins' players and fans, who were adamant in their dislike of Fassel and never even saw Zorn on the radar as a head-coaching candidate. "I saw there was already a fan poll that said I had a 41 percent approval rate," Zorn said. "That's better than the president of the United States, so I must be doing OK." At least until opening day. Steve DeShazo: 540/374-5443
Date published: 2/11/2008
Bah Humbug...
(posted by
bhaas
, Feb. 12, 2008 2:03 pm)
The 'skins were a valuable franchise long before Snyder. One of the primary reasons they are so valuable is that they SELL OUT every home game year in and year out, WIN, LOSE, OR DRAW. If Zorn succeeds, and he may well do that, it will be in spite of Snyder and his best bud. Truth be known, Snyder et al and their policies may well be the REAL reason Gibbs is back with NASCAR.
He'll be great
(posted by
Getitright
, Feb. 11, 2008 7:00 pm)
Zorn will be a great coach. I can't wait until next year. This is no rebuilding year. I think we're almost there.
stickers
(posted by
returninghome
, Feb. 11, 2008 12:14 pm)
yes you will see lots of bumper stickers of other teams here but this is a area that people move into from other places, i lived in Pa recently for couple yrs i saw just as many redskin stickers or more.. than steelers an the eagles so its seems its tit for tat i lived in spotsy before that for 27 yrs and threw the yrs we saw tons of dallas stickers ....green bay an long ago the colts, doesnt mean the people with wanting to stick the stickers on there cars arent for redskins lol
lets try to be postive ?
(posted by
returninghome
, Feb. 11, 2008 10:40 am)
wow a lot of negitive nellies,filling Joes shoes is a hard thing but lets all face it, Joe didnt light the world on fire this for past couple yrs, ive heard of zorn any one knows football has, the selection out there was slim pickens any way, how does any one get experience being a head coach unless hes hired to be one, lets give him a chance if your a true redskin fan youll support him and the team.do you know how he must be feeling ? hearing things before hes even steped on the pratice field ..
Valuable Franchise!!
(posted by
Davidhayz
, Feb. 11, 2008 9:35 am)
I have heard and read many negative comments about the team owner, Mr. Snyder, not knowing what he is doing with the Redskins. I seem to remember reading recently that the Redskins were one of the most valuable franchises of any sport. If thats true, he must be doing something right!
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