Comments on: Jim Zorn Implies That He Was Told, Not Asked, About Play-Caller Change http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change Mr. Irrelevant is a D.C. sports blog covering the Redskins, Nationals, Orioles, Wizards, Capitals, Terrapins and more. Thu, 24 May 2012 23:43:27 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Diceshooter http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/comment-page-1/#comment-10399 Diceshooter Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:48:29 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/#comment-10399 Does anyone else think it's strange that the Redskins are replacing a guy who doesn't seem to be a very good playcaller with a guy who never really was a very good playcaller? With all due respect to Sherman Lewis, I don't recall him being a playcalling god back when he was in football, and he's been out now for what, five years? I can't imagine that a two week crash course in the team's personnel and playbook has gotten him ready to succeed where Zorn has not. If Sherman Lewis were brought in to be a long term solution, whoever thought that up is insane as age and resume would dictate that he is not the long term fix. And he were brought in to be a short term solution, then I think he has been set up to fail, as the chances of the Redskins suddenly morphing into a 30+ points per game team through this one simple change is extremely unlikely. Either way, I think most will agree that the fundamental problems with the team start higher up in the organization than either Zorn or Lewis, and that in a few weeks/months, we'll be looking at one or both of their heads on the cutting board. Does anyone else think it’s strange that the Redskins are replacing a guy who doesn’t seem to be a very good playcaller with a guy who never really was a very good playcaller? With all due respect to Sherman Lewis, I don’t recall him being a playcalling god back when he was in football, and he’s been out now for what, five years? I can’t imagine that a two week crash course in the team’s personnel and playbook has gotten him ready to succeed where Zorn has not.

If Sherman Lewis were brought in to be a long term solution, whoever thought that up is insane as age and resume would dictate that he is not the long term fix. And he were brought in to be a short term solution, then I think he has been set up to fail, as the chances of the Redskins suddenly morphing into a 30+ points per game team through this one simple change is extremely unlikely. Either way, I think most will agree that the fundamental problems with the team start higher up in the organization than either Zorn or Lewis, and that in a few weeks/months, we’ll be looking at one or both of their heads on the cutting board.

]]> By: Jake http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/comment-page-1/#comment-10397 Jake Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:19:24 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/#comment-10397 I'd like to see more reporting on what Sherm Lewis' motivation is for being here. I assume Snyder's paying him more then the bingo hall and that probably helps, but he had to know coming here would cut Zorn's legs out from under him. And now, 2 weeks into it, he's calling the plays. Is Lewis delusional in thinking he's prepared to do that? Was he really that eager for the money to throw himself into this clearly dysfunctional situation? I'd like an in-depth interview with the man. Someone get on that. I’d like to see more reporting on what Sherm Lewis’ motivation is for being here. I assume Snyder’s paying him more then the bingo hall and that probably helps, but he had to know coming here would cut Zorn’s legs out from under him. And now, 2 weeks into it, he’s calling the plays. Is Lewis delusional in thinking he’s prepared to do that? Was he really that eager for the money to throw himself into this clearly dysfunctional situation? I’d like an in-depth interview with the man. Someone get on that.

]]> By: fds http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/comment-page-1/#comment-10392 fds Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:39:13 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/#comment-10392 Who should be the next coach of the Redskins? The question is who "would" be the next coach of the Redskins? Nothing...(NOTHING!!!)...will change until ownership or management philosophy(ie get DS out of football operations) changes. /42..born and bred Skins fan /Won't eat at Johnny Rockets and won't go to Wally World Who should be the next coach of the Redskins? The question is who “would” be the next coach of the Redskins? Nothing…(NOTHING!!!)…will change until ownership or management philosophy(ie get DS out of football operations) changes.

/42..born and bred Skins fan
/Won’t eat at Johnny Rockets and won’t go to Wally World

]]> By: truthseeker http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/comment-page-1/#comment-10391 truthseeker Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:44:36 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/#comment-10391 I asked a question on riggosrag that I'll ask here. Who would you like to see coach the Redskins after Jim Zorn is fired. Would it be - Jerry Gray? Greg Blache (who reportedly won’t)? Chuckie? Mooch? Fassel? Billick? Cowher (who reportedly won’t)? Sherman (who reportedly won’t)? Holmgren (who would insist on being both GM and coach like Cowher and Sherman)? Marty Mornhinweg? Tony Dungy (too much class to endure Snyder)? Russ Grimm? Jeff Fisher (if he becomes available)? Greg Williams (probably wouldn’t want the job now)? I asked a question on riggosrag that I’ll ask here. Who would you like to see coach the Redskins after Jim Zorn is fired. Would it be – Jerry Gray? Greg Blache (who reportedly won’t)? Chuckie? Mooch? Fassel? Billick? Cowher (who reportedly won’t)? Sherman (who reportedly won’t)? Holmgren (who would insist on being both GM and coach like Cowher and Sherman)? Marty Mornhinweg? Tony Dungy (too much class to endure Snyder)? Russ Grimm? Jeff Fisher (if he becomes available)? Greg Williams (probably wouldn’t want the job now)?

]]> By: trumpyoc http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/comment-page-1/#comment-10388 trumpyoc Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:26:30 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/#comment-10388 I guess the biggest shock is that sherm lewis has only been in Ashburn for 2 weeks. Forget knowing the playbook and terminology - he has no idea about the individual players and their strengths and weaknesses. Absolute clusterfuck. Good for Zorn for refusing to resign. Thats what danny and vinny want him to do - take the money jim, cause lord knows you aren't getting a job anytime soon in the NFL I guess the biggest shock is that sherm lewis has only been in Ashburn for 2 weeks. Forget knowing the playbook and terminology – he has no idea about the individual players and their strengths and weaknesses. Absolute clusterfuck. Good for Zorn for refusing to resign. Thats what danny and vinny want him to do – take the money jim, cause lord knows you aren’t getting a job anytime soon in the NFL

]]> By: Julz http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/comment-page-1/#comment-10385 Julz Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:23:20 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/#comment-10385 I'm glad Zorn hasn't walked. At this point I hope he makes them fire him so they have to pay him. They're the ones who put him in this position. He should have never been made head coach in the first place and while I think his play calling is shit they're completely undermining him with this move. I’m glad Zorn hasn’t walked. At this point I hope he makes them fire him so they have to pay him. They’re the ones who put him in this position. He should have never been made head coach in the first place and while I think his play calling is shit they’re completely undermining him with this move.

]]> By: Chris Mottram http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/comment-page-1/#comment-10381 Chris Mottram Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:51:02 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/#comment-10381 Yeah, Dungy did. Probably easier said than done, especially when you're a first-time head coach as opposed to a Super Bowl-winning coach. Yeah, Dungy did. Probably easier said than done, especially when you’re a first-time head coach as opposed to a Super Bowl-winning coach.

]]> By: Jamie Mottram http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/comment-page-1/#comment-10380 Jamie Mottram Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:47:57 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/#comment-10380 I suppose it was. Also, I think Dungy addressed this on Sunday Night Football, saying he would've walked. I suppose it was. Also, I think Dungy addressed this on Sunday Night Football, saying he would’ve walked.

]]> By: Chris Mottram http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/comment-page-1/#comment-10379 Chris Mottram Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:43:48 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/#comment-10379 Wait, isn't that my point? He was told to make the change or he was fired. Wait, isn’t that my point? He was told to make the change or he was fired.

]]> By: Jamie Mottram http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/comment-page-1/#comment-10378 Jamie Mottram Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:41:55 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/10/19/jim-zorn-implies-that-he-was-told-not-asked-about-play-caller-change/#comment-10378 Sure he had a choice: take the demotion or walk. Sure he had a choice: take the demotion or walk.

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