smokinskinsfan Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 http://www.nfl.com/news/story;jsessionid=579DCF41A4A6D7D9269E8652CB9DBB0D?campaign=ec0005&template=with-video&confirm=true&id=09000d5d809b8c31 As coaching debuts go, Jim Zorn's was fairly solid. You don't expect a whole lot from preseason-openers, and Sunday night's Pro Football Hall of Fame Game between Zorn's Washington Redskins and the Indianapolis Colts was no exception. Yet Zorn's execution from the sidelines, as well as his players' execution on the field, was reasonably sharp. The Redskins won, 30-16, and there was reason for the rookie coach and his team to feel there was something -- as small as it might have been -- on which they could build. Consider what was working against Zorn. Although the game didn't count, it was played before a national television audience. Most the Redskin players who saw action were youngsters, many of whom won't make the final roster. And the coach on the other side of the field only happened to be Tony Dungy, one of the very best in the business. If Zorn was feeling any jitters, he wasn't showing it. He looked extremely comfortable, as if he had been guiding an NFL team for years. The Colts wasted no time trying to outfox him, with an onside kick on the opening kickoff. But the Redskins recovered at the Indianapolis 45-yard line. Three players later, they were in the end zone. In a matter of 77 seconds, Zorn -- who also serves as the Redskins' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach -- had the first touchdown of his head-coaching career, a 20-yard pass from Jason Campbell to a wide open Antwaan Randle El. use link for the rest.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I thought Sherman Smith was the OC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYANJOHNXI Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Did Anthony Mix play yesterday? I don't remember seeing him in any sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinskinsfan Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Me neither...didn't see him at all..Mason was a beast though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I thought Sherman Smith was the OC? yeah, NFL.com is repeating a blunder that Michaels made last night. Get it right guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKM311 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I think when he says OC, he is talking more about him being the play caller. Similar to how last year Greg Blache's title was Defensive Coordinator, but that title reall was Gregg Williams. At least thats how I read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Mix was not slated to play... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire71 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I thought Sherman Smith was the OC? In name only. Zorn's the one organizing the scheme and calling the plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 In name only. Zorn's the one organizing the scheme and calling the plays. Basically, after what I heard last night, the offense is the same as last year except the passing game. That's where the continuity is coming from. If Zorn can get a passing game that actually works, and the defense can play like they did the past couple of years, we are set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinskinsfan Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 I don't mind the running from the last few years. The hard nose style goes right with the modern passing game he is trying to use. If we could have passed better portis would have had about 3-400 more yards a year under gibbs....but gibbs doesn't pass.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I don't know if it was mentioned in any of the other posts about Zorn and him preparing this team, but there was a surprisingly low number of penalties...yet another thing I am not used to seeing with this club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADF Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 The running game terminology is the same but the formations are definitely different. The RBs have more room to maneuver without everyone bunched up at the line of scrimmage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGuy Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Interesting note about the organization of the practices. Kinda tells you how Gibbs may have gotten some things overlooked just because he was Gibbs. To say Zorns practices are more organized than Gibbs to me is a strong statement. If Gibbs truly had great practices then think about how effective Zorns practices are on the field and what that means for this team. Other than his opening presser when he was introduced, this guy has been very calm and refreshing in the way he handles his business.:logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I liked the game Zorn called. He was very efficient. I can't wait to see what we do with our full compliment of players (Portis, Betts, the 2 Rooks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptChaos86 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Zorn just looked right at home last night pacing the sidelines with his playsheet. He looked confident and prepared and it showed on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadium-Armory Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Don't ask me why, but for some reason I like a head coach who carries a gigantic laminated piece of paper with plays on it. Its like a waiter who writes down the your order - I have more confidence than them remembering from memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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