Art Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 My offseason has been filled with stops and starts as it relates to the Redskins, the one hobby I've withheld from family eradication. Almost a month missed of work battling strep from the big girl, daddy throwing his back out picking her nose, then the little one going through a terrible stretch with multiple hospital visits. One week of work and family vacation. I was back last week, but stayed away from here purposely, not only to catch up with work, but, knowing the Sunday Night game was coming, to watch it with virgin eyes. I haven't seen or read a thing about the Redskins in over a month. The shakes were pretty bad leading up to the game. My best friend back in D.C. was filling me in throughout the night, but, the most important thing is how a new coach who's done as much playcalling in the NFL as I have would do. I'm skeptical that any first time head coach can take even a very talented team and do much. Zorn has the advantage of Bugel and a lot of the old staff, but, you'd expect something of a deer in the headlights from a guy leading a team for the first time and getting to do so on national television. Instead, you saw a very organized, professional, modern football team, at least offensively, and a little defensively late. You saw few penalties and NO delay of game penalties that plagued Gibbs his entire second run. The first touchdown pass was a beautiful play. A post holding the safety, a late leak by the fullback grabbing the linebackers, and a corner into empty space. While lacking in the overwhelming onslaught we saw in Osaka, you have to feel pretty happy that Zorn didn't spike himself. He looked calm and like he knew what was going on. He looked like he'd been doing it. The team was prepared. The opening onside kick didn't have a bailout. It was properly, and perfectly played. The offense was not spraying the ball all over. It ran and ran and ran. The zone blocking was on display. The layered routes. The things you really never saw consistently -- save maybe the Collins/Saunders marriage -- with Gibbs. While imperfect, you leave the opener feeling like a professional staff is in charge, not a last ditch head coaching hire. There were no late substitutions. There was no confusion. There was no coaching huddling every other play. Colt Brennen will be a backup legend here. Mason may deserve a spot over Rock -- Blondie, I'd prefer not to be beaten for that, or, at least not filmed during . I'll now spend the week catching up on injuries and trades for dancing ends and gear up for the long season, but for a week, the worst you could imagine did not happen, and while what did happen was not the greatest thing you could ever devise, it was so completely more professional and organized than you dared hope. For one week, that's plenty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StJoe4Life Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Art, your avatar scares the living crapola out of me! There really isn't much for me to add here, this was a fantastic post. I am feeling so much better about the season right now than I did in previous years. I'm not sure how much that means, but I will definitely take it. I hope the team is able to carry this momentum into the real season! Edit: Although I am now leary because I had blocked Osaka out of my mind. Eeek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the burgundy and gold Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 yes i have to agree, a very nice first impression by Zorn and the team. Zorn made very few rookie mistakes that i could notice at all. Knew enough not to play many starters and those who did only played a few series'. And when the backups came in he knew not to throw the ball and make the game drag on, he ran the ball often and made safe passes, while at the same time allowing some players to make plays. Overall i like the way he ran the game and team, i'm definitly pleased with the first preseason game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 While imperfect, you leave the opener feeling like a professional staff is in charge, not a last ditch head coaching hire. There were no late substitutions. There was no confusion. There was no coaching huddling every other play. :applause: :applause: :applause: So true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Great beginning. Should get even better now that Zorn has a game to study and build off of. I'm very excited. I second the avatar mention. Hideous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHOPSkins Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I concur I was looking for Sideline Smoothness......I found it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I got the clippers ready! Who's wants the Zorn-Top!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 the most important thing is how a new coach who's done as much playcalling in the NFL as I have would do. I don't think people give enough credit to the fact that Zorn was a former, successful, NFL QB. He may not have been a head coach or coordinator. However, he was a signal caller as a QB for a ton of games. Its not ALL new to him. Just from a different point of view. Play calling was the least of my concern, more so just an organizational stand point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins:Victory_or_Death Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 And it was great to see so much excitement on the sidelines too. It was an awesome sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 well said and agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Campbell 157.1 QB Rating :excited: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Campbell 157.1 QB Rating :excited: :applause: :applause: :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 While imperfect, you leave the opener feeling like a professional staff is in charge, not a last ditch head coaching hire. There were no late substitutions. There was no confusion. There was no coaching huddling every other play. . That to me was key. It was an organized sideline No late substitutions. No delay of games. No wasted timeouts An overall nice start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StJoe4Life Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I got the clippers ready!Who's wants the Zorn-Top!!! My dad's had the same haircut as Zorn for years, and when I was a little girl I called him a porcupine! I told him he has to get the Zorn Star shirt and join all the other flat-toppers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmorina69 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I thought JC looked very good today. O-line had a few problems. TC sucked he kept the ball to long. I think mason may have a good shot at making this team. Rock looked good to. Colt, nice game. Horton came out and played well. Tyron, didn't look so sharp. Overall good game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD5 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Yes Art. He looked 5x better than Gibbs 2. Coherent, lucid, involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Glad to see you back Art. I think you summed things up quite well. Hope you got to enjoy Saturday's festivities as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliondollarslim Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 there is a LOT of work to do for the team but this was a respectable start for the first preseason game. a lot of work to do..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I think that more than one of the unwashed masses were Zornified tonite. Let's hope this performance carries over to the regular and post season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYskins Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Well said ART. HTTR!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 there is a LOT of work to do for the team but this was a respectable start for the first preseason game. a lot of work to do..... Doubtless the case in Washington and 31 other cities. It's unlikely anyone believes this is as good as it can get. Merely, better than it could have been . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins4ever Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Jim Zorn looked every bit of a head coach tonight. He called a great game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljs Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I say congrats zorn, good job. nice game. feels good to get a win, and see the young players tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowhead Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Spot on, as always, Art. :applause: An efficient and professional effort in every sense. It wasn't the first time this weekend that I was left with goose bumps and I hope its a sign that good things lie ahead. Hail. :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbs Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 One thing I was completely uneducated about: Zorn is fifty-freaking-five?! He looks about 40. I was astounded when I heard that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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