Redskins Fire Jim Zorn

"Jim Zorn was fired by the Washington Redskins early Monday, the first step in yet another team overhaul under owner Dan Snyder. Zorn was informed of his dismissal shortly after the team returned to Redskins Park following Sunday's season-ending 23-20 loss at San Diego. Zorn went 12-20 over two seasons, but he lost 18 of his last 24 games after a 6-2 start in 2008. The Redskins struggled early despite a weak schedule this season and finished 4-12, their worst record since 1994.

"The status quo is not acceptable," general manager Bruce Allen said in a statement released by the team. "I felt it was necessary to not waste a moment of time to begin building this team into a winner."

Zorn's replacement will be Washington's seventh coach since Snyder bought the team in 1999. Playing a role in the decision will be Allen, who was hired as the GM last month (CBSSports)."

Zorn was terrible, but whoever the Redskins pick as their next coach they are going to need to stick by for awhile. One of the main problems in Washington is that they never let their team gel. It is a constant revolving door of players and coaches. Whoever the next coach is (probably Shanahan) will need to get this team to play as a team, and the first step in doing that is to have a coach that has the respect of the players. Also, they are going to need to let the players develop, instead of just going out and signing the next big name free agent...

Zorn To Keep Job For Rest Of Season

"Jim Zorn will remain head coach of the Washington Redskins for "the rest of this season and hopefully into the future," general manager Vinny Cerrato said Friday on his weekly radio show. The Redskins are off to a 2-4 start this season and lost in Week 3 to the Detroit Lions, who were winless in 2008. Washington's two victories came against St. Louis and Tampa Bay, who are a combined 0-12 this season (Sportsline)."

Redskins had to do this. They have gone through so many coaches, and the players wanted them to come out and show some faith. Zorn is still on the hot seat at the end of the year, and I think he will be fired, but at least they aren't going to be stupid and try to change things up mid season.

Zorn Loses Play Calling Duties (Job Next?)

"Zorn was told after a 14-6 setback to the previously winless Kansas City Chiefs that he will not call offensive plays anymore. Executive vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato met with Zorn and told him that he has too many responsibilities right now, Redskins' director of communications Zack Bolno said. A league source told ESPN.com's Matt Mosley that Sherman Lewis, who was hired Oct. 6 as an offensive consultant for the Redskins, will assume play-calling duties. Lewis was the play caller during his tenures as offensive coordinator in Minnesota, Green Bay and Detroit (ESPN)."

It is about time. This offense has been nothing short of horrible. Still I think Zorn will keep his job for the rest of the year. I don't see any good coach taking over this team half way into the season. You know after this year the Redskins will look to make a splash (Cowher?), but how many coaches is this team going to go through before they stick by someone????

Redskins Players Back Zorn

"Washington Redskins coach Jim Zorn appears to be sitting on one of the hottest seats in the NFL. With uncertainty surrounding their coach, some players would like the front office to give the embattled Zorn a public vote of confidence -- if it doesn't intend to fire him during the season, The Washington Post reported. The newspaper talked with two prominent offensive players and a veteran defensive player who wished to remain anonymous.

"I wish someone upstairs would just say he's going to be our coach for the season," one of the unnamed players told the newspaper. "That way, we don't have to answer any more questions about it and everybody knows we're in this boat together (ESPN)."

Do I think Zorn has done a good job? No, but I agree with the players here. This team is a revolving door, and have gone through so many players and coaches it is just ridiculous. It is time that they stick with someone and ride it out. This team has talent, but they lack the continuity. Unless Washington can bring in a top notch coach (Bill Cowher), I think they should stick it out and see if these team can actually get it together before blowing it up once again...

Stupid Comments: Clinton Portis Edition

Clinton Portis is the latest NFL player to shoot off him mouth against his coach. Portis, who was frustrated by his lack of playing time against the Ravens last week said this...

"Either you feel like you need to sever ties with me -- split ties with me -- but don't sit here and throw me out like I don't pay attention, like I don't know what's going on, like I'm making mistakes, like I'm the problem," Portis said. "It is what it is, bro." "I'm totally healthy after not playing against Baltimore," Portis said. "The thing about it, I'll be at practice tomorrow."

Porits maybe he would play you more if you weren't injured all the time. You are having a great year, why ruining it by coming out against your coach during the playoff push. It just doesn't make sense. Portis very well may have had a good point, but you can't come out against your coach in the middle of a season, it does nothing good for your team. It will be interesting to see what happens from here, since Zorn has done a decent job this year, and Portis is the 2nd leading rusher int he NFL. My guess is nothing will happen, and we just won't hear about this again, unless Washington get blown out the rest of this year, or has a terrible year in 2009.

-BMack