fightforallDC Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I wonder, has Zorn adopted the Gibbs mentality of sleeping at Redskins Park? Not sure if this would help, but it would be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I wonder, has Zorn adopted the Gibbs mentality of sleeping at Redskins Park? Not sure if this would help, but it would be interesting. Just during plays on gameday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightforallDC Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 just during plays on gameday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightforallDC Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 hahahah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheatorBeat Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Eating out of the vending machine too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zCommander Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Does it really help the body if one sleeps at work on a bed or at home. This post is a fail.:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Does it really help the body if one sleeps at work on a bed or at home. This post is a fail.:doh: Honestly? I think what is being implied here is a question if Zorn is taking success, and the measures needed to reach the highest point of success, as serious as Gibbs and Co did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinshog Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Does it really help the body if one sleeps at work on a bed or at home. This post is a fail.:doh: I think what he is trying to do is gauge Zorn's dedication and work ethic, to a degree. In a sense, "sleeping at Redskins Park" would imply at least dedication. All I can say is that it'll be hard to beat Gibbs record at Redskins Park. I hope he is staying a little longer and doing a little more than Spurrier did though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsknbill Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Why do you care. Do you want to tuck him in and read him a bedtime story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny9TD Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Just the final minutes of the ball game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciscofan Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Seeing as how Zorn never really knew Gibbs or crossed paths with him, I don't think he would have adopted sleeping at the park. I don't think it really matters either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warpath11 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I say no...it is easy to tell with the lack of preparation we saw agains the Giants. Lets hope we are at least more prepared for the next game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 This is one of the things that I said in the offseason would be a measuring stick for how well he performs. I read the article about him being a guy who likes to climb mountains and stuff and wondered if he had too many outside interests to really commit to success in the NFL. And as 'fun' as it sounds to go on a bike-ride with the President of the United States, that doesn't sound like the Gibbs mentality of sleeping in the office. I think Zorn's a very smart guy and I think he has the ability to figure out how to be successful in the NFL, but I wonder how committed he is and how much energy he's putting forward. I'm not drinking the kool-aid on either side (for or against the guy), but I'm in more of a wait and see approach. And he was dealt a blow with his offense not being successful in week 1. How will he respond? Could he wind up being a Norv Turner who can put up good offenses but can't motivate his team? Or a Brian Billick, who's supposed to be an offensive guru but can't seem to teach his team to complete a forward pass? Maybe he'll be a Martz - putting up great numbers on offense, but at the expense of the defense? There are so many possible outcomes, I just hope for a winning season - but even more I hope that we can start to build something to be successful for year after year. I just hope Zorn knows what he's doing and isn't just trying to wing it cause he's getting paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 If anyone watched him on Redskins Nation this week, he didn't look too well rested and mentioned game planning at the park at night. That said, shortly after he was hired he was asked this same question. "Are you going to put in long hours?" He responded that sleeping at the park or even staying at the park really late was not necessary. Maybe he has changed his mind about that :whoknows: Also it's notable that Bugle said they start the day much earlier than they did when Gibbs was coach and that he found that preferable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 That said, shortly after he was hired he was asked this same question. "Are you going to put in long hours?" He responded that sleeping at the park or even staying at the park really late was not necessary. See: Spurrier, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciscofan Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 How many successful coaches do you think sleep at their respective team facilities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhouse Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 He was asked this question around the time he was hired. He said he had no plans in sleeping at the office. He's believes he doesn't need to sleep at redskins park to be dedicated. He will get his work done and go home to sleep. So to answer your question, no I don't think he is. But you never know down the line he might....I'm sure Gibbs didn't start out his career promising to sleep at the office everyday. It's just something you decide to too when you realize it's 3 in the morning and there's no point in going home since you gotta come back early the next morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 How many successful coaches do you think sleep at their respective team facilities? If they're successful, they don't need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciscofan Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 He was asked this question around the time he was hired. He said he had no plans in sleeping at the office. He's believes he doesn't need to sleep at redskins park to be dedicated. He will get his work done and go home to sleep. So to answer your question, no I don't think he is. But you never know down the line he might....I'm sure Gibbs didn't start out his career promising to sleep at the office everyday. It's just something you decide to too when you realize it's 3 in the morning and there's no point in going home since you gotta come back early the next morning. Not to mention the technology today is greater. It would be easier for him to take work home and review film(DVD, MPEG, etc) at home than before. But I'm sure if things get tougher, he might end up a night or two there. I don't care if he is at Redskins park for only an hour a week as long as we win games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciscofan Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 If they're successful, they don't need to. Gibbs was successful and he did... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooley4President Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Gibbs was successful and he did... Different time then, and Gibbs was unique in that aspect. Nowadays coordinators are more empowered for game planning, and even when Zorn is installing his own offense and calling his own plays, he has a larger staff and better technology to help him do his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Gibbs was successful and he did... My point being Zorn needs to be burning the candle at both ends right now. Gibbs may not have needed to, but he certainly wanted to and it probably made him better. I don't care for the "9-5" approach, especially when brand new and as unprepared and unmotivated Zorn looked a week ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhouse Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Not to mention the technology today is greater. It would be easier for him to take work home and review film(DVD, MPEG, etc) at home than before. But I'm sure if things get tougher, he might end up a night or two there.I don't care if he is at Redskins park for only an hour a week as long as we win games. Good point. No need for him to really sleep at the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumboSauce Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Ok the "it's the offseason" bit can't be used anymore for posts. meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny9TD Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 If they're successful, they don't need to. A zen like moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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