ES Coverage: Head Coach Jim Zorn Introductory Press Conference (Write-up)

[JimmiJo]

ES COVERAGE: HEAD COACH JIM ZORN INTRODUCTORY PRESS CONFERENCE


http://www.extremeskins.org/zorn/ZORN.JPG


02/10/08


:helmet:

Surprise, surprise.

Welcome my friends to Redskins Park where we gather to meet Jim Zorn, our new head coach. His naming left us scratching our head a bit last night. It was certainly not what we expected. It was certainly not what was predicted. In reading the board over the past month I can’t count how many posts I read bemoaning the fact that we were going to get a has-been to coach the team. Well guess again.

So what do you think about having Zorn as our new coach? Other than remembering his playing days (and what I have read in the last day) I know very little about him. It should be noted that players who know him speak very highly of him. According to team reports Dan Snyder was very impressed with him on his initial interview and confided to Joe Gibbs that he would make a good coach.

While some in the media are already characterizing the Zorn hire as a last man standing sort of deal, and one of desperation, I am willing to be patient and give him and Snyder a chance before passing judgment. I am a bit impressed that Snyder would be willing to take a chance on a guy that wasn’t even a coordinator.

Speaking of the media I have to hand it to the team in keeping this quiet as the media had no clue that it would be Zorn. I think we can say that no-one, repeat, NO-ONE saw this coming. Not at least until Joseph White from the AP broke the story an hour or so before it was released officially.

Candidates

The Redskins said yesterday that they interviewed 10 candidates for the head coach position. That is all they are saying. I have nine names (in no particular order) and one may be a guess. I and am still trying to nail number 10 down:

1. Jim Schwartz
2. Ron Meeks
3. Steve Spagnuolo
4. Jim Zorn
5. Jim Fassel
6. Steve Mariucci
7. Gregg Williams
8. Pete Carroll (maybe)
9. Jim Mora Jr.
10. ?

Some here have surmised that Bill Cower could be the 10th.

Gibbs

Joe Gibbs is here today. One of the cameramen for a local station observed him arrive. He went up to the side door of Redskins Park and found that his keyfab no longer opened the door. He had to knock and wait until someone came and opened it.


Ok, so I am here. Murf will be joining me shortly and together we will capture the moment for posterity’s sake. If you have any intelligent questions for me to try and ask please feel free.


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2:25PM

Still no Murf. Damn Irish and their late-night antics.

I saw that JLC is reporting Stump Mitchell as a possible next RB coach. I think this is pretty valid as I heard it from another source as well today.

UPDATE: It's official - the Washington Redskins will face the Indianapolis Colts in the Hall of Fame game Sunday, Aug. 3rd at 8 p.m.


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AUDIO

To listen to comments from Coach Jim Zorn click HERE (http://extremeskins.org/zorn/ZORN.WMA)

To listen to comments from Vinny Cerrato click HERE (http://extremeskins.org/zorn/CERRATO.WMA)

To listen to comments from Joe Gibbs click HERE (http://extremeskins.org/zorn/GIBBS.WMA)

To listen to comments from Coach Greg Blache click HERE (http://extremeskins.org/zorn/BLACHE.WMA)

To listen to comments from Coach Danny Smith click HERE (http://extremeskins.org/zorn/SMITH.WMA)

To listen to comments from Steve Largent click HERE (http://extremeskins.org/zorn/LARGENT.WMA)


:helmet:

Maroon and Black?!

Ok, I’m going to let that one go. He’s a new head coach in the pressure cooker that is Washington Football. I guess I can look past his indiscretion. But I can tell by your comments that his misstep did not go unnoticed.

Actually I joked with a few writers that despite what else was said “maroon and black” would be the most discussed item. Glad to know I can still call it.

So what did you guys think? I think he was very nervous to start. He seemed to get into after 10 minutes or so. He is quite a departure from Joe Gibbs in the way he deals with the media and how he answers the questions. Actually I thought we had a few ‘deer in the headlight’ moments.

Dan Snyder started the presser by describing today as “a great day at Redskins Park.” Snyder then took a moment to thank the fans for patience and understanding throughout this process. That he would do that settles the question of whether or not he reads ES as I don’t recall much patience or understanding going on lately.

Just sayin’…

Snyder spoke to Zorn’s character and integrity. He reiterated that he told Joe Gibbs early-on that he felt Zorn was a good candidate for head coach. Snyder also mentioned that he spoke to Gibbs almost daily during this process.

Next Zorn got up and said how excited he was to be the head coach of the Redskins. He thanks Snyder for the opportunity, paid homage to Gibbs, and spoke about how he is going to get started.

Zorn said a few remarkable things I thought. One was that he expects the players to “punish themselves.” I can’t wait to see how Clinton Portis likes that. He also said he plans to work quite a bit with Jason Campbell. This was the sort of thing that suggested he may not have a full appreciation of what the job will require as head coach. I did love his explanation of how he wants his quarterback to play, citing throwing the ball before the receiver breaks and raising his stance behind center.

Some other key points:

• The Redskins will have a west coast-type offense
• The Redskins will not abandon the running game
• Zorn is going to be relying on the veteran coaches here for support and guidance
• Zorn will also be relying on Joe Gibbs from time-to-time for support and guidance
• Zorn loves Randle El and Cooley
• Zorn loves Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts, and made a special mention of Mike Sellers saying that the offense will need a good fullback
• Greg Blache will run the defense and Zorn will let him

I was able to get a few questions in, the first being when he learned that he was being considered for HC and how that struck him. I then asked him about the running game specifically Portis and Betts.

Following the presser we were able to interview some of the other coaches and you can listen to the audio above. Most if not all of the coaches were in the room during the presser.

Since I didn’t know much about Zorn I was keen to hear what others thought of him. Both Coach Greg Blache and Coach Danny Smith were effusive in their praise. Blache was very confident that the team made a good pick. Danny Smith’s said the same thing, mentioning that he has known Zorn for some time and always figured him to be a head coach.

So I am anxious to read all of your comments. Murf will have photos up later and maybe a write-up as well. We learned today definitively that the Redskins will face the Colts in the Hall of Fame game in Canton Ohio in August. With a new coach we get an extra mini-camp.

And oh yea, free agency starts in under three weeks.

Off-season, what off-season?


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[carter23]

well, i guess I can tell everyone now... I was the 10th interview

[LiveStrongSkins]

Jim Zorn,

Will you call your own offense on Sundays? Also, we have heard alot about the west coast offense, but in your own words could you explain your offensive philosophy.

[Truant]

That's kinda funny about Gibbs not being able to get in.

**Knocks on door, points at his face.**


I'm heavily on-board with Zorn. Our offense has been inconsistent and mediocre for years now. We're bringing in a guy who will not be curbed by a head coach. His ideas will be directly fed to Campbell.

Kinda like Sean Payton in NO.

But I also feel that he has a good vibe. I think the Gibbs comparisons are somewhat warranted. Surely any comparison is a reach, but what stands out is the effort he makes to get to know his players on a personal level.

I think his sincerity will come off well and result in a smooth transition for the players.

Whether that results in Wins is up in the air. We NEED Campbell to get with Zorn soon because his entire game is going to get retooled. If Zorn can take a 6th round QB in Hasselback and turn him into a pro-bowl guy, he can do wonders for Jason. But it's going to be a process and JC really needs to embrace this situation.

[GOSKN5]

who thinks Gibbs went inside and said "You see those three Lombardi's?... Exactly get my key working again!!"

[JimmiJo]

who thinks Gibbs went inside and said "You see those three Lombardi's?... Exactly get my key working again!!"

:laugh:

[JimmiJo]

Jim Zorn,

Will you call your own offense on Sundays? Also, we have heard alot about the west coast offense, but in your own words could you explain your offensive philosophy.

That is probably the question of the day - who will act as offensive coordinator?

[LiveStrongSkins]

That is probably the question of the day - who will act as offensive coordinator?

How about a question on what he thinks of his current personnel? I'd like to see how he views Portis and his potential in Zorn's system.

[McD5]

Why announce this late on a Saturday night.....and does this deflect any attention from Art Monk and D Green?

Why not just wait until Monday?

[JimmiJo]

Why announce this late on a Saturday night.....and does this deflect any attention from Art Monk and D Green?

Why not just wait until Monday?

That I think would have been a better question in 1990. In the age of Internet and 24-hour sports news the word went out quickly.

I'm glad they announced yesterday as I was weary of watching the fan-base on this site feed on itself.

[Burgundy Burner]

Who will be his favorite to become the offensive coordinator?

Or my favorite...

Why wasn't Art considered for Head Coach??? :D

[JimmiJo]

Who will be his favorite to become the offensive coordinator?

Or my favorite...

Why wasn't Art considered for Head Coach??? :D

Hmmm, maybe he was the 10th man...

[McD5]

What are his thoughts on the players this offseason?

Will he actually ask the players to workout this offeason...like every other NFL team, or will we give them the spring off ala Gibbs?

[Morneblade]

I have a couple of questions if you get a chance.....

How much will he be involved with the hiring of coaches? With most of the staff hired before he was hired, he hasnt had much of a chance to work with these people, and might have very differnt ideas on how to do things.

As of now, our team has been build on running the ball inside with a Offensive line that may not be well suited for alot of schemes associated with the WCO. How does he think he will be able to best use the talent that he has here? Will he bend his scheme to match the players strengths and in essence have a hybrid WCO, or will he make alot of trades for players better suited for a pure WCO?

[Stophovr6]

The link is up now. I think I just heard someone use the f word.

[jsco1112]

The link isn't working for me, any advice?

[Stophovr6]

The link isn't working for me, any advice?

Does a windows media player open when you click on the link? It says you need WMP 10 or higher/

[TheLongshot]

Wait, what happened to the report that Byner was coming back?

Edit: Nevermind, I read JLC's blog.

Jason

[ez2envy]

Its on espnnews, but the link isnt working just getting audio

[TCO]

hmmm... seems like a yes man already.

[Chachie]

Jim's not used to being on the podium. :)

[RDSKNfaithfull]

I love it a coach that doesn't say Mr. Snyder :cheers:

"Okay Dan"

[TK]

hmmm... seems like a yes man already.
Wrong. He's got balls.

He's not once said 'Mr. Snyder'.

Like Gibbs, he calls him Dan.

[Chachie]

Fox 5 DC, btw.

[TCO]

oh god, he used the word... CONTINUITY

cough*bull*****cough

[abdcskins]

He seems nervous. A lot of, "ahs" and pauses. That kind of shows me that he is weak. I want him to look straight into the camera and be gruff.

My initial reaction was that I like him. It's just a press conference, so I'll reserve further judgement until April 28.

[Potato Sack]

"It's not just about the fans....it's also about the players."

HUH?

[aairricc]

this guy is the master at mumbling on and on and on and on

[McD5]

Overwhelmed.


Keep Cowher on the speed dial.

[Chachie]

He's giving the vibe of a YOUNG coach. Very intimidated by this presser but I do like his personality. He's engaging.

[TCO]

Wrong. He's got balls.

He's not once said 'Mr. Snyder'.

Like Gibbs, he calls him Dan.


Just because he conveniently left out the formality doesn't earn him a pass in my book. Spurrier called him Dan too.

[Stophovr6]

Overwhelmed.


Keep Cowher on the speed dial.

You think Cowher would ever want to come here? I got 20 bucks says he is NEVER the HC of the Skins. You down?

[Stophovr6]

Just because he conveniently left out the formality doesn't earn him a pass in my book. Spurrier called him Dan too.

YOu seem to know exactly the words that should be coming out of his mouth. Please enlighten us as to what he should be saying right now.

[RDSKNfaithfull]

I like him but the media is going to eat this guy alive :doh:

[TCO]

HOF game?

That's something to look forward to.

[mikachu]

did anybody just catch that Jim Zorn said we'd be playing in the Hall of Fame game?

[abdcskins]

He just said it's going to be "a struggle." Followed by a 10 second pause. :doh:


C'mon Jim, get it together.

[Potato Sack]

"Uh.........."

[Chachie]

He's lost up there. Seems to be over-apologizing for being promoted so unexpectedly.


He's not a media guy. This attention is crushing him. :)

Wow.

[McD5]

We are ten minutes in.....and it has been ten minutes of kissing ass.

Any coaching plans for the team?

[Potato Sack]

uh....I'm a little.....uh.....nervous.......about....uh....... .JZ......uh.....................now."

:(

[RDSKNfaithfull]

:laugh: This guy is rambling on :laugh: NFL network is showing Cooley and Samuels they are looking at the moniter like wtf :laugh:

[Chachie]

"Maroon and black and yellow?!"

['Skins_&_'Stons]

MAROON & BLACK!?!?!?! wtf :doh:

[SPACESKINS]

Did he say..Maroon,black and yellow?????

[TCO]

YOu seem to know exactly the words that should be coming out of his mouth. Please enlighten us as to what he should be saying right now.

I never intimated that. I said, like many other people have, that he gives off the vibe of a yes man. Just because he says "Dan" instead of "Mista Snyder" doesn't give him earn the stamp of "not a yes man" in my book.

Sorry, a tad bit skeptical of someone who has no coordinator experience hired to be a head coach.

[SMOSS89]

omg he just said MAROON AND BLACK AND YELLOW?!?!?!

[turbodiesel#44]

Maroon, black and yellow? Zorn has some learnin' to do.

[Stophovr6]

did he just say maroon and yellow? oh boy. Nevermind, this guy has some things to learn.

[BG4Life]

Maroon, black and yellow?! Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

Burgondy and Gold, Zorn!! Burg and Gold!!!

[Chris0894]

whoa...maroon black and yellow? :laugh:

[33]

The ST bit could have been more sophisticated. It's a lot to live up to so I won't hold it against him, but probably would have been best to not acknowledge at all.

Handling his family much more smoothly then the rest.

McCarthy sucks in front of the media, btw. He goes off into coach speak and kills the entire session, so his PC's last about 2.5 minutes apiece.

[ncsuapex]

I like what I've heard so far. Im recording the stream so if anyone wants it I can post it later.

[skinfan09]

"Maroon and black... and... yellow..." lol - he forgot our colors it seems. :laugh:

[trpnbillie11]

Maroon and black? :doh:


Lesson One Coach Zorn: Burgundy and Gold.

[derekc4]

I don't hold it against him, but I was stunned for a second there.

[Chachie]

Oh my god what is he doing? This is now painful.

[TCO]

Cooley doesn't seem very enthused.

[Stophovr6]

I never intimated that. I said, like many other people have, that he gives off the vibe of a yes man. Just because he says "Dan" instead of "Mista Snyder" doesn't give him earn the stamp of "not a yes man" in my book.

Sorry, a tad bit skeptical of someone who has no coordinator experience hired to be a head coach.

Maybe you should wait until the season is done. Not five minutes into a press conference as HC. His first ever. Public speeking isn't the eassiest thing to do.

[Potato Sack]

Maroon, Black, and yellow.....OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm not going to change my sig just yet. I'm going to ATTEMPT to stand behind this guy and see what he brings to the table.

[vacanechaser]

yea... lol... not good... but i will let it slide for now...

[Cpt.Chaos47]

He stuck his foot in his mouth talking about the ten me on the field after Sean's death.
Joe Gibbs didn't even know they were going to do it. They say thats one of the reasons Gregg didn't get the job.

[skinfan09]

This is my first coach introduction press deal...

... are they usually this long? :rolleyes: Im lost...

[OxonHillSkinsFan89]

I'm gonna give him a pass because of nerves...(last pass he'll get from me) lol.

[Columbia Fan]

Hello, maroon and black? What next, he can't wait until we play our first game at RFK.

[brianforster]

I support the guy but he really needs to get better at press conferences haha.

[CM916]

Yea, let it go. You try standing up there addressing this completely insane fan base.

[33]

Gibbs is really a hard act to follow when it comes to PC's.

[LiveStrongSkins]

This is his first time with this type of media blitz. He went from being in the shawdows in Seattle to the forefront of a organization with a tremendous media and fan following. He's nervous. He's misprounounced many words in his press conference. No big deal.

[onlypoopypants]

he was impressing me till then. i really hope it was just nerves

[abdcskins]

All of a sudden I don't like this hire. Dan should grab the mic, tell him that he is fired, and that Russ Grimm is the next coach of the Redskins.

Prove me wrong Jim, please.

I shouldn't base this much off of a first press conference, sorry. But first impressions are important.

[dieselfan44]

The ST bit could have been more sophisticated. It's a lot to live up to so I won't hold it against him, but probably would have been best to not acknowledge at all.

Handling his family much more smoothly then the rest.

McCarthy sucks in front of the media, btw. He goes off into coach speak and kills the entire session, so his PC's last about 2.5 minutes apiece.

definitely should have mentioned....we have three players wearing his jersey in the Pro Bowl today for Christ's sake.....he could have cleaned it up a bit though.....he's very nervous....not used to the pressers

[BG4Life]

Awww....poor guy. He'll set himself right. I wonder if one of the press guys will tell him that the actual colors are burg and gold. BLACK is not part of the scheme, and even though maroon and yellow are related, they also are words never to be uttered EVER again by any member of the Washington Redskins organization!!! :laugh:

[chow184]

please dan,give the man the hook. this is painful to listen to....

[turbodiesel#44]

Well, Zorn is not the most accomplished public speaker. So what? This is a prewritten fluff anyway, but black, maroon and yellow? WTF?

[HailSkinz1]

He just said it's going to be "a struggle." Followed by a 10 second pause. :doh:


C'mon Jim, get it together.

He didn't say it's going to be a struggle, he said he hoped to be able to lean on Gibbs during those struggles. He's not our next PR director, so give him a little slack if he's not the best public speaker in the world.

He seems a little nervous or anxious but I like the points he's making. I like that he has a sense of history for the Redskins. I like that he mentioned Sean Taylor.

I also found it interesting that he mentioned the 10 men on the field incident. Clearly Snyder did not proof-read his speech.

Now that he's speaking off the cuff and not from his notes, he's sounding more confident to me.

Hail,

H

[McD5]

Hello, maroon and black? What next, he can't wait until we play our first game at RFK.

:laugh: Keep your head up.....worst case--one more 6-10, and then Cowher.

[cmman848]

He seem decent to me lets hope this works (hes used his "get outa jail free card) though

[TCO]

Maybe you should wait until the season is done. Not five minutes into a press conference as HC. His first ever. Public speeking isn't the eassiest thing to do.

Oh, don't get me wrong. I'm going to root for this team. And I'm going to pull for them like Gibbs or Williams was leading this team, and I hope Zorn is awesome.

But make no mistake about it, I don't get the impression that he is ready for this. In this market, with this fan base, with this owner and this Vinny Cerrats.

And you know what they say about first impressions... they may be wrong, but they leave a lasting impression.

[MDRedskinsFan]

48 hours ago, this guy wasn't even an afterthought for head coach. I don't care if he's like the lawyer in My Cousin Vinny, as long as he wins. I'll give him a pass because he didn't expect to be in this position at all, but hope that he learns how to speak to the media eventually. He could be like Belichick, just get angry and say "We're just focused on the next game."

[Stadium-Armory]

Its gotta be a good thing that he's the spitt'in image of Johnny Unitas. And that he just referenced an extremeskins poll in his first press conference. You sir, have won me over!

[Columbia Fan]

Geesh, he admits he has a better approval rating than Bush--like that's a tough task.

[Chachie]

He's honest and funny. I'll give him that. There is no pretense in Jim Zorn.

[Skins26]

What did he say about the ST thing? The feed im getting is horrible

[BG4Life]

He'll be keeping the run game the same! Keeping terminology....

[trpnbillie11]

"Keep the run game alive"


YES!

[Marshall]

He stuck his foot in his mouth talking about the ten me on the field after Sean's death.
Joe Gibbs didn't even know they were going to do it. They say thats one of the reasons Gregg didn't get the job.


The longer he talks the more he shows he doesn't have a clue of Redskin history....

[RDSKNfaithfull]

Thursday afternoon are you kidding me :doh: I guess he really was a fall back :doh:

[Columbia Fan]

I don't love him or hate him--it's too soon. Maybe he can tell us the secret to beating Seattle in the playoffs.

[carter23]

you guys can tell what kind of coach he is going to be by his first ever press conference?

[TCO]

Hasselbeck is wearing a Redskins hat on NFL netwrok talking about Zorn.

[Harwich Hog]

I noticed that too. I'm sure someone will have a quiet word with him and make sure he doesn't make the same mistake again.

I noticed the nerves too - I think he's settling down now.

[Blingon]

Ok, I love it. He calls Dan Snyder "Dan". Seems like nobody does that, so I like him.

He seems very energetic and absolutely thrilled to be in this position. Who knows, but this may work out well :)

[Cpt.Chaos47]

He seems a little strange

[Chachie]

He's awfully shaky. Nice guy, but I'm nervous. He could not freaking BELIEVE he got this job. He's lost.

[TCO]

I find it weird he's talking about quarterbacks... but NOT mentioning Campbell by name.

[BG4Life]

He's an interesting character. His press conferences could use a little polish, but he's shown thus far that he has a sense of humor and doesn't take himself too seriously. At least, that's my first impression anyway. He's never been the center of attention in this manner before, so this must all be a little daunting.

[Columbia Fan]

He kind of has an awe-shucks Eli thing going on.

[Skins26]

He's excelled at everything he's done, player and coach, so he's doin something right.

Even if he seems a little strange. Judging by the way he looks i expected a more hardcore attitude than he's put forth thus far.

[Cpt.Chaos47]

Hasselbeck is wearing a Redskins hat on NFL netwrok talking about Zorn.

Yeah he said he's been wearing it all week.

[BG4Life]

you guys can tell what kind of coach he is going to be by his first ever press conference?
Of course!! :laugh: :laugh:

[TCO]

He's awfully shaky. Nice guy, but I'm nervous. He could not freaking BELIEVE he got this job. He's lost.

Yeah... I'm picking up on that too. He's talking about the offense and he's essentially giving the press the "pro football for dummies" speech.

I hope he gets this out of his system now and gets on track.

[33]

I definitely think he knows football, he's just green at the media thing.

Great point from earlier poster about being in the shadows in Seattle, to being in the forefront of a media driven market

[SPACESKINS]

Geesh, he admits he has a better approval rating than Bush--like that's a tough task.

At this point..I'm more popular than bush.LOL!!!(YOU ARE TOO )

[Chachie]

Holy moly. :)

[Stadium-Armory]

I love this guy. He just walked "Dan" in to explaining "the process" of hiring coordinators first. And "Dan" is squirming a bit.

[Warhead36]

I can tell just by listening to this guy he's got a great mind for the game. I've got a good feeling about him. You can tell a lot from a guy by the way he speaks in public.

I'm excited. :)

[Columbia Fan]

This is the most I've ever heard Snyder speak. Wowsa!

[shzaskinsfn]

He seems more relaxed now that he is answering questions.....

"BTW Jim, you are now HC....presser in 48 hours....no pressure"

[Chachie]

Are all these references to Joe Gibbs supposed to sedate me?

[33]

I love this guy. He just walked "Dan" in to explaining "the process" of hiring coordinators first. And "Dan" is squirming a bit.

Definitely can't be the front-man or shield that Gibbs could be at times.

Gibbs is a master media man. I knew it before, but wow, he really owned the PC game.

[Columbia Fan]

OK, so who's the new O-Co? How long will that process take?

[BG4Life]

He kind of has an awe-shucks Eli thing going on.
Never EVER compare anybody to Eli Manning!! :silly:

Zorn will soon learn that this Washington's press can be downright ruthless when it comes to being critical of any of our professional teams. I mean, after all, we've collectively sucked for a good long time. He may soon find himself no longer listening to the radio, watching tv, or reading anything on the net. It'll be too depressing. :laugh:

[Cpt.Chaos47]

Dan really really really didn't want Joe to retire.

[Chachie]

Definitely can't be the front-man or shield that Gibbs could be at times.

Gibbs is a master media man. I knew it before, but wow, he really owned the PC game.


LOL! "Shield?" He's a paper bag! :silly:

[skinsfanevan]

im happy we're keeping the run game the same
zorn impresses me, i just wish someone wouldve told him the team colors arent "maroon black and yellow" haha

[33]

Dan really really really didn't want Joe to retire.

Took you 30 days to figure that out? :laugh:

[TCO]

I think Joe's role as "team consultant" has developed into: "Keep the fan base from rioting with your seal of approval."

[33]

Okay, I can't believe Dan just passed the buck to Vinny.

[Cpt.Chaos47]

OK, so who's the new O-Co? How long will that process take?

They may not have one, if its his offense and he's calling the plays he really doesn't need one. I figure they'll atleast hire a QB coach.

[BG4Life]

He seems more relaxed now that he is answering questions.....

"BTW Jim, you are now HC....presser in 48 hours....no pressure"
Oh and you'll be suspended mere inches above sharks waiting below. Answer any question inappropriately and you'll be swimming with the fishes.

[33]

Vinnie has a voice.

[Chachie]

I think this Joe's role as "team consultant" has developed into: "Keep the fan base from rioting with your seal of approval."


"Joe? Dan. We reserve the right to invoke your name every time we see the brows of the media furrow."

[Cpt.Chaos47]

Took you 30 days to figure that out? :laugh:

No it took me 30 days to figure out Dan Really, Really, Really, Really, didn't want
Joe to retire.

[ArmchairRedskin]

Interesting about Zorn teaching QB's at the combine. Wasn't aware of that.

[TCO]

Hmm... interesting thoughts on Jason Campbell.

[TheLongshot]

They may not have one, if its his offense and he's calling the plays he really doesn't need one. I figure they'll atleast hire a QB coach.

That was one of the first questions. He said he will hire an O-Coordinator.

Jason

[HailSkinz1]

Love his response when asked about JC. Who cares about what's happened in the past. Boo hoo if he's had to learn different systems. Time to move forward.

Attaboy Jim!

Hail,

H

[RDSKNfaithfull]

He is going to get himself in trouble during the season he is a little too open with the press.

[AllAboutSkins08]

i love the thorough explanation about what he sees in JC

[Voice_of_Reason]

hahaha, talking about the position of the center. That's pretty interesting.

Another point for him, he seems to know what is going on. And he's only been here a few days.

[Bzapf]

This started rough but I'm really starting to like this guy.

[TheLongshot]

Hmm... interesting thoughts on Jason Campbell.

Funny he's talking about how much he has to squat to get under center. Some had commented about that during the season.

Jason

[the burgundy and gold]

he sounds like a good guy, he's had some funny quotes from what i've seen thus far.

[Sweet Sassy Molassy]

You think Dan is getting pissed with some of these questions. :laugh:

[Warhead36]

:laugh: I love how relaxed and loose he is while still remaining focussed on the questions.

The guy has the "look and feel" of a Head Coach. Obviously Sundays in the Fall are a lot different then a Sunday Press Conference...

[Voice_of_Reason]

He is going to get himself in trouble during the season he is a little too open with the press.


Dude, Joe's going to take him asside and teach him how to say nothing by mid June. Why do you think he's still the consultant. :)

[Cpt.Chaos47]

That was one of the first questions. He said he will hire an O-Coordinator.

Jason

I didn't hear that part, Ive been turning it up and down listening to what they are saying on the NFL Network.

[Voice_of_Reason]

Boy, anybody else a little impressed by how he's already breaking down the offensive personnel? He seems to already know what's going on. I'm impressed he's able to talk about all the players. Now we just need to get the team color thing ironed out. :)

[ncsuapex]

Omg He doesnt know the team colors.. He's going to be a terrible coach :rolleyes: :rolleyes:


EVERYONE of you people on this board KNOW the team colors. yet NONE of you have EVER been a head coach in the NFL. BFD if he got the colors wrong. Lets see what he does on the field, k guys?

[turbodiesel#44]

He is going to get himself in trouble during the season he is a little too open with the press.lol, he'll learn that quick in this town.

[slinky]

as long as he doesn't start saying "super-smart" :)

i loved JoeG as much as anyone... but "super-smart" is soo 3 years ago :P

[the burgundy and gold]

Boy, anybody else a little impressed by how he's already breaking down the offensive personnel? He seems to already know what's going on. I'm impressed he's able to talk about all the players. Now we just need to get the team color thing ironed out. :)


yeah, i'm very impressed with him right now, he really seems to know what's going on with our offense. I'm excited to see what he can do with the offense.

[Cpt.Chaos47]

Boy, anybody else a little impressed by how he's already breaking down the offensive personnel? He seems to already know what's going on. I'm impressed he's able to talk about all the players. Now we just need to get the team color thing ironed out. :)

Yeah, you can tell he knows his football and what he wants to do with the offense. He does need to get the team colors right.

[Voice_of_Reason]

aaak, my audio just cut out!

[Skins26]

I havent been able to get a solid feed the whole time, now i have nothing.

Damn this college apartment building.

[Chris0894]

aaak, my audio just cut out! mine too :doh:

[slinky]

aaak, my audio just cut out!


oh, mine did too.. (video)

[ncsuapex]

damn Redskins radio :mad: :mad:

[mikered30]

I just lost the feed

[AllAboutSkins08]

my feed just cut off and i can't get it back!! what the hell man!!!

[slinky]

I havent been able to get a solid feed the whole time, now i have nothing.

Damn this college apartment building.


its not your APT... its the Skins feed.

[Cpt.Chaos47]

I havent been able to get a solid feed the whole time, now i have nothing.

Damn this college apartment building.

My feed is out too.

[Stadium-Armory]

He is going to get himself in trouble during the season he is a little too open with the press.

Win games, and you can say whatever you want. But loose games, and he'll be toast if he's that open.

[JBskins21]

noo i lost audio

[Voice_of_Reason]

Ok, it's back. Presser seems over.

[turbodiesel#44]

I havent been able to get a solid feed the whole time, now i have nothing.

Damn this college apartment building.I think it's the site. It's being served from an old telegraph office with a fax and 56k modem.

[BG4Life]

Love his response when asked about JC. Who cares about what's happened in the past. Boo hoo if he's had to learn different systems. Time to move forward.

Attaboy Jim!

Hail,

H
Absolutely! I loved that response as well. I do feel for Jason, but there is a point where you're just going to have to accept what's happened thus far and look at this new opportunity as one that could take you to the next level.

So basically, suck it up and accept that this has been what you've been dealt with thus far. Stop whining and grab the bull by the horns. When he's talking QB, Zorn really really shines!

Annnnnd....my connection to the presser no longer works.

[McD5]

10 minutes of kissing ass....200 uhhhhs.....2 minutes of player talk.....and the entire feed shuts down.

Get ready for Redskins football 2008!

Let's Rock! :laugh:

[slinky]

i still got nothing :(

[Voice_of_Reason]

From a techie perspective, they probably overloaded, crashed, and now it's back in.

Vinny's on now. Somewhere, Larry Michael is very excited.

[Voice_of_Reason]

10 minutes of kissing ass....200 uhhhhs.....2 minutes of player talk.....and the entire feed shuts down.

Get ready for Redskins football 2008!

Let's Rock! :laugh:

You're just sad because he complimented Portis. :)

[HailSkinz1]

Cerrato is on Redskins Radio right now.... Feed cut off, Presser is over it sounds like.

[buckeyeG]

:mad: Connection lost. :mad:

[Skins26]

Presser over means its time to go to work.

[BG4Life]

Cerrato on TripleX

[McD5]

You're just sad because he complimented Portis. :)

:laugh: Nah....they always compliment everyone.

"Arch plays a vital role to this team" "Continuity"

Then they fire them.

Hopefully, unlike our past coach, Zorn will have some balls when Portis cries about practice and preseason.

No more collecting checks please.....we need a winning attitude.

[Cpt.Chaos47]

Vinny is on Redskins Radio here's a linkhttp://www.triplexespnradio.com/contact/about.shtml

[Columbia Fan]

I'm starting to feel good about this hire (like we have a choice). He's already tons ahead of Spurrier. At least while breaking down the team, Zorn's actually using players names. Under Spurrier it was No. 6 this and No. 12 that. And this was toward the end of his tenure.

[chow184]

he started out horribly but once it came to Q&A he was cool


I've never been good at making speeches either...

[Cpt.Chaos47]

Zorn is on Redskins Radio now

[BG4Life]

Zorn is on Redskins Radio.

Kevin or Bram should point out that the colors are Burg and Gold. Would that be rude of them?

[erock353]

Yea, let it go. You try standing up there addressing this completely insane fan base.



From my little time on this forum, I agree with this.

Hell, i'm nervous, and i'm sitting here in my room in my Redskin pj's watching the press conference on my computer. I've ignored 3 calls.



:logo:

[JBskins21]

Darrel and Art are on NFL network right now

[HailSkinz1]

Zorn is on Redskins Radio now

Funny how he referred to Danny as "Mr. Snyder" on the radio after he called him Dan all during the Presser. I wonder if Snyder pulled him aside....

Hail,

H

[Sweet Sassy Molassy]

He definitely can talk football better than he can bs. That's a good thing.

[drowland]

Boy, anybody else a little impressed by how he's already breaking down the offensive personnel? He seems to already know what's going on. I'm impressed he's able to talk about all the players. Now we just need to get the team color thing ironed out. :)

Impressed? They hired him two weeks ago as OC. I hope he's been studying the personnel.

[Skins26]

He better not line our backs up in the 3 points stance like Seattle did

thats just so gay and worthless

[Cpt.Chaos47]

He seems way more relaxed on the radio.

[William3c]

I say - the Hell with it - lets give the guy an honest chance - it could have been a disastet but I am actually excited about the fact that we have a head coach and it is not a likely choice! I see an opportunity for either total brillance or failure her--this may be a woth while gamble on Snyder's part!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cpt.Chaos47]

I like his attitude about the game.

[erock353]

He says this team alreay has heart. I like that he knows that.

[BG4Life]

Funny how he referred to Danny as "Mr. Snyder" on the radio after he called him Dan all during the Presser. I wonder if Snyder pulled him aside....

Hail,

H
The Danny pulls him to the side: "Look you little snot! Sure, you're taller than me, but I'm younger than you and I wield a nutcracker. There will be no more of this "Dan" business. You are NOT Joe Gibbs. That's Mr. Snyder to you."


I like how Zorn sidestepped the question about Collins, but did say that Jason is our QB.

[JBskins21]

Redskins play the Colts in the HOF game

[carter23]

i would be shocked if collins wasn't in st louis next season

[Skins26]

Redskins play the Colts in the HOF game

How do you know?

[JBskins21]

they just announced it on NFL Nework during the darrel green and monk interview

[HailSkinz1]

The Danny pulls him to the side: "Look you little snot! Sure, you're taller than me, but I'm younger than you and I wield a nutcracker. There will be no more of this "Dan" business. You are NOT Joe Gibbs. That's Mr. Snyder to you."


I like how Zorn sidestepped the question about Collins, but did say that Jason is our QB.

That's pretty much how I think the conversation went down!

But he said that JC was the QB "right now." No player has earned the right to be given a starting job under a new head coach. Let their play determine who starts, whether it's JC, Collins, or Brunell.

Hail,

H

[Skins26]

they just announced it on NFL Nework during the darrel green and monk interview

awesome, sounds like i can make the full weekend out of it

[HapHaszard]

Wondering if anyone else lost the coverage on Redskins.com of the presser or was it AT&T goofing with me again????

[Cpt.Chaos47]

i would be shocked if collins wasn't in st louis next season


I don't think Collins will be back. I may be wrong, but why worry about teaching a 36 year old QB a new system unless he's definately going to be the back up.

[obiemills]

I think I am one of the few Dan Snyder fans on this board. He owns the team, he made his choice, and I am down with him. For all you Cowher fans out there, I hope he is never a Redskin. Let's give Coach Zorn a chance and get behind our team, our owner, and our new coach. If it doesn't work out, I will buy the team and coach myself. Wait a second , that will cost about a billion dollars. I only have about a hundred. Never mind.

[Cpt.Chaos47]

Wondering if anyone else lost the coverage on Redskins.com of the presser or was it AT&T goofing with me again????

Yeah everyone did. Listen to Redskins Radio they've talked to Vinny, Zorn and now Blache heres a link

http://www.triplexespnradio.com/contact/about.shtml

[HapHaszard]

Yeah everyone did. Listen to Redskins Radio they've talked to Vinny, Zorn and now Blache heres a link

http://www.triplexespnradio.com/contact/about.shtml
Thanks, appreciate it. I'm on xxx right now.

[Cpt.Chaos47]

Greg Blache is cracking me up

[HailSkinz1]

Greg Blache is cracking me up

Yeah, he needs to do more radio. A good listen.

Hail,

H

[BG4Life]

Blache is a funny guy. Who knew! :laugh:

I too do not believe that Collins will be back this season, but we'll see.

[HapHaszard]

Blache is a funny guy. Who knew! :laugh:

I too do not believe that Collins will be back this season, but we'll see.
From what I read Collins wants to be a starting QB, I suspect if someone offers him the opportunity, he's gone, if no one wants a 36 yo QB, he will be back.

[BG4Life]

Gibbs on Triple X! "Dan worked his guts out..." Awww...I'll miss Gibbs.

[wskin44]

you guys can tell what kind of coach he is going to be by his first ever press conference?

Obviously you haven't been around here much, only 2,000 posts or so. Everyone here is a genius.

So now you know. :laugh:

[we miss you scoop]

iM diggn zorn,,he's gonna make this team much better,,,Let's get it on!...:applause:

[worstSeat]

Gibbs

Joe Gibbs is here today. One of the cameramen for a local station observed him arrive. He went up to the side door of Redskins Park and found that his keyfab no longer opened the door. He had to knock and wait until someone came and opened it.

There's really no reason for Gibbs not to have a key to every door in Redskins Park and FedEx field. If he wants in, he's got it. What the heck happened here? He's locked out and doesn't even know it? Somewhat ironic/symbolic, it'd seem.

[KDawg]

REDSKIN PARK, Va - It's become apparent that the search for Jim Zorn's Offensive Coordinator has already come to a close. After brief conversations with his agent, the Washington Redskins have agreed to terms with KDawg. Details of the contract are not yet known, but what is known is the offensive genius of The Dawg. Stay tuned for further developments.

[gortiz]

damn this is going to be a stupid question ... JimmiJo is that you asking questions?

if so, well, well done. good stuff.

[allskins]

You think Cowher would ever want to come here? I got 20 bucks says he is NEVER the HC of the Skins. You down?

I hope he never does. He might have been great in Pitsburgh but he doesn't fit here.

[Cdowwe]

thanks jj as always

[gravedigger29]

Why announce this late on a Saturday night.....and does this deflect any attention from Art Monk and D Green?

Why not just wait until Monday?


It is a slow sports day. And NO it does not deflect any attention from Darrell Green and Art Monk. They will get plenty of attention in August.

The Zorn era is Born.
God help us all:notworthy

[gravedigger29]

I am cautiously optimistic. We will see how this goes. Hopefully, it will not be a rebuilding year except to add black to the color scheme.lol [black is a little more intimidating}

All Zorn needs to remember is :dallasuck :eaglesuck :gaintsuck

[jrockster21]

I saw that JLC is reporting Stump Mitchell as a possible next RB coach. I think this is pretty valid as I heard it from another source as well today.

Wait wait wait - I thought I just read that Byner was coming back? He turned down the TB job to return to the Skins - is this inaccurate? What did I miss?


Wrong. He's got balls.

He's not once said 'Mr. Snyder'.

Like Gibbs, he calls him Dan.

TK, your avatar looks like Jim Rome. :laugh:

[jrockster21]

Wait wait wait - I thought I just read that Byner was coming back? He turned down the TB job to return to the Skins - is this inaccurate? What did I miss?


Okay, found it. Looks like we Danny'd over another faithful coach. Too bad - Byner worked well with our current backs.

[tex]

saw the presser, was unimpressed by Zorn. we are doomed.

[LuvtheSkins428]

Sheesh, I'm glad someone noticed that "maroon, black and yellow" fopaw (sp?) besides me - I thought I was being picky having that jump out at me. I'm sure someone will correct him soon though :). Otherwise, he sounded intelligent (he's a talker) and I'm still utterly confused and don't know what to think - but what I DO know is I always support this team no matter what.

[Fetus]

yeah... he'll eat it for that one

[JimmiJo]

damn this is going to be a stupid question ... JimmiJo is that you asking questions?

if so, well, well done. good stuff.

Yes I had a few and the links on the first post feature me and murf.

I'm getting a little better, the subjects only roll their eyes when I ask a question half the time now...

[gsuggs]

Didn't like Snyders comment about Gibbs at the beginning of his speech, saying that "he left us". Just sort of struck me the wrong way.

[MurrayH81]

Wow, some of the people here need to calm down some. This may be the first time Jim Zorn has been "the man" on live network TV. He probably is still in shock from the OC to HC promotion, and most likely has been very busy.

If you haven't had extensive experience in public speaking, it's hard to perform well.

For perspective, I wonder if anyone has a tape or link of Joe Gibbs very first press conference here in DC.

Also, what you all need to consider that the ability of a HC to do a press conference is not indicative of how he will lead the team, coach or put Wins and Losses on the board. Let's compare his performance to a successful head coach who doesn't exactly lay out an inspiring press conference (e.g. Bill Belicheck).

If you look for something as an indication of failure, you will find it, even if it's just your own bad perception.

:helmet:

[redskinsfan85]

:laugh: Nah....they always compliment everyone.

"Arch plays a vital role to this team" "Continuity"

Then they fire them.

Hopefully, unlike our past coach, Zorn will have some balls when Portis cries about practice and preseason.

No more collecting checks please.....we need a winning attitude.


HAHA.

Do you ever stop thinking about Portis? Portis this Portis that...wow.

Always saying the same thing. It gets old. Come up with something that's not repetitive.

Just to clear it up. Portis skipped only ONE preseason and that was last year. He participated in the other three and missed one so your point is moot.

Practice? What about practice? Portis didn't practice SOMETIMES because he was injured. Injury = No practice. No injury = practice. Understand? See it wasn't that hard.

It's nothing about a winning attitude. YOU'VE seen his attitude and you know all he wants to do is win. Don't lie to yourself.

Clear?

[squatch66]

i cant believe how much i have missed these writeups.

[KSUSkinsfan21]

I must agree, i wasn't to impressed by the deer caught in the headlights looks. I like how he mentioned randle el and cooley hopefully being effective in the west coast offense, but did any notice that he kinda forgot to mention santana? he's only our best receiver.

[Shotgunner]

WOW, I worked all weekend and now i'm reading everything and i'm excited to see this whole thing unfold!!!!

[Philip Pease]

I think he got the colors wrong because Greg Williams would sometimes wear a black and yellow shirt/jacket. I remember feeling, at the time, that he (Greg) should wear the team colors.

[dfbovey]

Didn't like Snyders comment about Gibbs at the beginning of his speech, saying that "he left us". Just sort of struck me the wrong way.

It's exactly what Gibbs did. He left the team a year short of fulfilling his contract, without warning.

[dfbovey]

I like how he mentioned randle el and cooley hopefully being effective in the west coast offense, but did any notice that he kinda forgot to mention santana? he's only our best receiver.

Zorn did mention Moss as well as Portis in the press conference.

[mike42]

Did he say "Maroon and black"? lol. He reminds me of Coach Kline from the waterboy movie.

[xsquid]

yeah, what the hell is maroon black and yellow?

[ragemdw]

yeah, what the hell is maroon black and yellow?



As long as we are winning I dont care what colors he sees on the field!!

:logo:

I am excited to see where this team goes. A coach with no expectations finally. He has no where to go but up!!


Hail!!

[KSUskinfan]

Obviously Zorn is partially color blind and definitely meant burgundy and gold. As long as he can tell the difference between and X and an O, we're at least pointed in the right direction.

:logo:

[A Skinhead in Saints Land]

So basically some of y'all have went from liking the hire to not knowing about it because a first time head coach is nervous during his first press conference in a city he's not accustomed to or around people he barely knows? Anyone would be nervous in that situation. Belicheck does horrible press conferences and look at the success he's had. I rather have a guy that isn't a public speaking major turn us into a powerhouse instead of saying hey we went 2-14, but atleast our coach can give a damn good press conference. What the ****?