WhoRUSupposed2Be Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/ Just How Much Freedom Does Campbell Have? Each time I pick up my BlackBerry these days, it seems I have new email from Redskins fans frustrated about how Coach Jim Zorn is handling, well, everything. Many of you are confused/angry about Zorn's apparent lack of trust in quarterback Jason Campbell. Zorn's red zone play-calling during the 9-7 victory over the St. Louis Rams in the FedEx Field home opener further stirred speculation about whether he is holding back Campbell in key situations. On a third-and-5 play midway through the third quarter, Zorn called for a halfback-option pass from running back Clinton Portis to tight end Chris Cooley. The Rams were not fooled. Cooley was well covered, the pass fell incomplete and the Redskins settled for another short Shaun Suisham field goal (he kicked three). [/Quote] This article was also included with a poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 How much freedom did any QB have under Saunders? Saunders didn't allow audibles at the line at all. It would be interesting to know how many offenses do allow audibles in the red zone to see if what Zorn does is unusual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm23 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 It is JC's fault. Just kidding. Somebody had to do it. I totally blame Zorn for the Red Zone shenanigans this year so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emor09 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 When talking to Sonny, Zorn has if Campbell took a TO he would have benched him I'm blaming Zorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Fried Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Zorn's playcalling is atrocious. But when Campbell has gotten the shot in the past, he rarely takes advantage of it. The Sellers pass should have been a touchdown; the Devin Thomas pass should not have been. It was too hard of a pass for anyone to catch. One potential touchdown is awful against the Rams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Adama Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Mike Sellers and Devin Thomas dropping TD passes in the Endzone. That would have been 2 scores right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[S.S.F. | Nero] Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 One potential touchdown is awful against the Rams. He only got to throw 3 passes in the redzone. 2 of them bounced off the receivers' hands. Calling 3 pass plays out of 15 plays in the red zone against the rams...now THAT's awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyburd Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Totally Zorn's fault. JC may not be the best QB, but when you call horrible plays in the RZ, it makes him look even worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadySkinsFan Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 From what I've read, Zorn doesn't allow Jason to make any changes to his calls in the Red Zone. So if the call was to get the ball to Devin, then an open Antwan would be ignored and Jason would throw the ball to Devin regardless. That's just nuts. Throw to the open receiver, Touchdown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Thats not true. JC audibled from a called fade in the red zone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 When talking to Sonny, Zorn has if Campbell took a TO he would have benched him What does that even mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Thats not true. JC audibled from a called fade in the red zone... I don't think he audibled. I think he just chose a different receiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Zorn's playcalling is atrocious. But when Campbell has gotten the shot in the past, he rarely takes advantage of it. The Sellers pass should have been a touchdown; the Devin Thomas pass should not have been. It was too hard of a pass for anyone to catch. One potential touchdown is awful against the Rams. But...but...but... Hatin' on JC is acceptable regardless of who is to blame, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mike Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 It is JC's fault.Just kidding. Somebody had to do it. I totally blame Zorn for the Red Zone shenanigans this year so far. So you didn't see on the NFL channel where they broke down three redzone pass plays against the rams? Two plays broke down do to sloppy rout running that didn't shake anyone. The third was a nice pick play where the receivers started in a bunch and crossed all over the defenders leaving Randell El wide open in the end zone. Jason never saw him and threw to the covered receiver who could not make the catch. That was an easy TD that was ALL on Jason Campbell. For the record. I think everyone from the receivers to Jason to Zorn take equal blame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianm23 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Thats not true. JC audibled from a called fade in the red zone... Where did you read/hear this at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Thats not true. JC audibled from a called fade in the red zone... Link, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPortJGibbs89 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 What does that even mean? If you havent heard already. Sonny told Zorn after the game that if he was told to run that half back pass he would have changed the play because he is the Qb and wants the ball in his hands. Zorn said he would have benched Sonny. I think he was tying to say in his post that if JC called a time out Zorn would have benched him which Zorn never said anything about that. He just said if Campbell would have audibled he would have benched him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maskedsuperstar Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Zorn's playcalling is atrocious. But when Campbell has gotten the shot in the past, he rarely takes advantage of it. The Sellers pass should have been a touchdown; the Devin Thomas pass should not have been. It was too hard of a pass for anyone to catch. One potential touchdown is awful against the Rams. Thomas touched the ball. No excuses. The pass was supposed to go to ARE, but he ran a lazy route. Campbell had to hurry and get rid of it. The halfback option, Portis didn't sell the run. So, it didn't fool the Rams. Its the little things. Zorn gets the blame but.........players need to execute better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 the play calling AND execution must get better in the red zone. give campbell more than 3 chances to throw legit passes down there oh yea, and catch the ball when it hits u in the hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr1 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Jason never saw him and threw to the covered receiver who could not make the catch. Which receiver was this? One of the ones who DROPPED a TD pass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajamrani Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 What does that even mean? When Sonny asked zorn what would have happened if Campbell either called time out or audibled to something else on that thirst down..Zorn responded "i would have benched him ,whats wrong with my play??even if you were in that position sonny and called timeout ,I would have benched you" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 What does that even mean? :laugh: seriously. speak english much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maskedsuperstar Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 From what I've read, Zorn doesn't allow Jason to make any changes to his calls in the Red Zone. So if the call was to get the ball to Devin, then an open Antwan would be ignored and Jason would throw the ball to Devin regardless.That's just nuts. Throw to the open receiver, Touchdown! ARE ran a lazy route. Film doesn't lie. I don't like the Redzone plays, but the players aren't executing either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajamrani Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 If you havent heard already. Sonny told Zorn after the game that if he was told to run that half back pass he would have changed the play because he is the Qb and wants the ball in his hands. Zorn said he would have benched Sonny. I think he was tying to say in his post that if JC called a time out Zorn would have benched him which Zorn never said anything about that. He just said if Campbell would have audibled he would have benched him. He said timeout or audible..not just audible.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPortJGibbs89 Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 He said timeout or audible..not just audible..I listened to the clip on the sports reporters twice yesterday and dont remember him saying timeout just if he audibled. Maybe I missed that part but I dont recall hearing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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