Jim Zorn's fall from grace (as well as 6-2) as been well maligned by many a DC area sportsblogger, but it appears that despite all the Bill Cowher rumors and Dan Synder craziness, the Zorn Star will be returning to coach the Redskins in 2009.At least that's what Vinny Cerrato told the press yesterday (after previously remaining silent on the subject).
"Yeah," Cerrato said when asked if Zorn would lead the Redskins in the 2009 season. During an interview at his office at Redskins Park, Cerrato offered general observations about the state of the team as Washington (8-7) prepares to complete its season Sunday at San Francisco ...It's also important to remember that Zorn was Cerrato's handpicked guy to take the reigns as Redskins coach, so he's got a lot at stake in making sure that the 'Skins coach gets a chance (like, say, his job).
[...]He took things a step further yesterday, describing a question about Zorn's standing as "crazy. Why wouldn't he be back?"
And, much like the case of Wade Phillips, it's kind of difficult at this stage of the game to just start pulling the plug on Zorn's career as a coach in DC. He will, barring a moustacheod upset at the hands of the 49ers, lead the 'Skins to a winning record in his first season, and firing him right now would only serve to embellish the idea that Snyder can't keep his hands out the team's general business.
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Sometimes the best moves are the ones you don't make. 9-7 is disappointing after the team starts 6-2, especially in light of the other rookie coaches who seem to be doing very well for themselves, but who honestly even expected the team to win this many games when Zorn was announced as the team's HC in the first place? I think Zorn, for all his lack of experience, has something good to bring to Washington, and hopefully with a year's experience under his belt, the team will improve and play the way they did early in the season for an entire season.
The foundation for success has been laid for seasons to come!
9-7 (even 8-8) is a pretty good record for a rookie head coach and a QB in a new system. Even better considering the NFC East is always tough, but was more so this year. Sure, it's disappointing after a 6-2 start, but looking back, Zorn has shown great promise, especially considering that he's not only a first year coach here, but a first time head coach and playcaller.
After getting the rookies more involved next year, and more of the offense installed, there should be more success in 2009. Cerrato just better trade for and draft some linemen, and maybe a young RB.
i think the skins had a good season with zorn this year. However, i like bill cowher. He is a hard nose guy and i think he should be our next head coach. Let zorn be the offensive coordinator but let cowher be the boss. Head coach and calling the plays is to much responsiblity.
Seriously, as a Skins fan if you'd have told me at the beginning of the season that the Skins would finish 8-8 or 9-7 I would've been surprised. I say keep Zorn, this was his first year, let's see how he progresses into next season.
Hey fellow Skins fans, let's not forget: Mr. Gibbs went 8-8 his first year, but we all know what happened in year 2!