Redskins Hire Lewis As Offensive Consultant

El Mexican · Post by **El Mexican** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 5:37 pm

More here:

http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Re ... _67247.jsp

Fios · Post by **Fios** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 5:41 pm

Jim Zorn just went "uh oh"

old-timer · Post by **old-timer** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 5:42 pm

El Mexican wrote:More here:

http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Re ... _67247.jsp

Jim Zorn said:

“We’re happy to have Sherm’s set of eyes and voice to help us as we continue to find ways to create success on offense,” Head Coach Jim Zorn said. “I am excited to have him on the staff and welcome his input.”

Translation: "Just what I need, another guy looking over my shoulder, in addition to The Little General. I can't wait to get out of here."

I'd think this was a great move, if Sherm Lewis could play Right Tackle.

Sir_Monk · Post by **Sir_Monk** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 5:46 pm

Paving the way for Holmgren?

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 5:58 pm

I think they are looking for someone to come in and provide some input. This guy doesn't need the job so for him to come in and say what needs to be said is a good thing. I think with the many hat's that Zorn wears (HC, Playcaller and QB Coach) this will allow him to free up his time to focus on other aspects of the team like special teams and defense.

El Mexican · Post by **El Mexican** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 5:59 pm

Sir_Monk wrote:Paving the way for Holmgren?

Yep, and a slap in the face for Zorn.

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:01 pm

El Mexican wrote:
Sir_Monk wrote:Paving the way for Holmgren?
Yep, and a slap in the face for Zorn.

I don't see that at all. If I were Zorn, I would feel a bit relieved. This guy can come in, break film down, help develop a more effective game plan and hopefully put some points on the board.

HEROHAMO · Post by **HEROHAMO** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:36 pm

Nothing wrong with getting some help. Sherm comes from the same coaching family tree as Zorn. So I am sure Zorn will view this as a helping hand, I hope.

RedskinsFreak · Post by **RedskinsFreak** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:39 pm

Why bring in help for the WCO when the QB you have is ill-suited to run it?

El Mexican · Post by **El Mexican** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:42 pm

frankcal20 wrote:
El Mexican wrote:
Sir_Monk wrote:Paving the way for Holmgren?
Yep, and a slap in the face for Zorn.

I don't see that at all. If I were Zorn, I would feel a bit relieved. This guy can come in, break film down, help develop a more effective game plan and hopefully put some points on the board.

But Zorn was hired to do just that, Frank. "Develop a more effective gameplan". That's the whole reason he came to DC, to innovate.

It's not like Zorn was disconected from the game, like Gibbs was when some other consultants came in.

Zorn's ego aside, I think we can all agree that the move demonstrates something is not right with the Offense, which is Zorn's main responsability.

Look. I've lived the same situation in my line of work and, as old-timer said, you get the feeling someone is watching over your shoulder. And there's alot more chance for communication interference.

flask1nsfan · Post by **flask1nsfan** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:31 pm

I wish they would hire a real GM and then let that guy build out the org. This is just another finger in the dike I think.

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:36 pm

Somebody please remind me ... Was Offensive Coordinator the position Zorn was brought in to do in the first place? Just asking ...

What a way to undermine your HC and show him that he does not have the full trust and confidence of the FO anymore.

DESPERATION :roll:

DEHog · Post by **DEHog** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:42 pm

Redskin in Canada wrote:Somebody please remind me ... Was Offensive Coordinator the position Zorn was brought in to do in the first place? Just asking ...

What a way to undermine your HC and show him that he does not have the full trust and confidence of the FO anymore.

DESPERATION

No No No this is a direct response to you leaving...Snyder heard about it and he fixed it! Its all better now RIC you don't have to leave now :lol:

crazyhorse1 · Post by **crazyhorse1** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:45 pm

Redskin in Canada wrote:Somebody please remind me ... Was Offensive Coordinator the position Zorn was brought in to do in the first place? Just asking ...

What a way to undermine your HC and show him that he does not have the full trust and confidence of the FO anymore.

DESPERATION

Nice acquisition. I hope the guy comes in with the following job discription:
Take over the offense completely as soon as possible. Ignore Zorn's advice when ready, especially in the redzone.

crazyhorse1 · Post by **crazyhorse1** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:46 pm

Redskin in Canada wrote:Somebody please remind me ... Was Offensive Coordinator the position Zorn was brought in to do in the first place? Just asking ...

What a way to undermine your HC and show him that he does not have the full trust and confidence of the FO anymore.

DESPERATION

Nice acquisition. I hope the guy comes in with the following job discription:
Take over the offense completely as soon as possible. Ignore Zorn's advice when ready, especially in the redzone.

FanofallthatisGibbs · Post by **FanofallthatisGibbs** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:46 pm

Wouldn't it be something if Mr. Lewis, as the consultant he was brought in to be, came away with the conclusion that much of the problem stems from overrrated, overpaid players that don't show the heart or the extra half a step quickness needed to successfully run the WCO.

In short, the Front Office needs an overhaul. Get us a GM, not an offensive consultant!!!!

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:48 pm

DEHog wrote:
Redskin in Canada wrote:Somebody please remind me ... Was Offensive Coordinator the position Zorn was brought in to do in the first place? Just asking ...

What a way to undermine your HC and show him that he does not have the full trust and confidence of the FO anymore.

DESPERATION

No No No this is a direct response to you leaving...Snyder heard about it and he fixed it! Its all better now RIC you don't have to leave now

So, do I have to threaten with suicide before he gets rid of Vinny??? :shock:

Hey, I am pondering arsenic or jumping from a high bridge ... :twisted:

So Cal Skin Dude · Post by **So Cal Skin Dude** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:00 pm

RedskinsFreak wrote:Why bring in help for the WCO when the QB you have is ill-suited to run it?

Amen brotha, Amen!!

What I have been saying since Zorn was brought here. Square peg, round hole.

Which is why we wanted to trade for a quick release guy during the off season.

DEHog · Post by **DEHog** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:16 pm

Redskin in Canada wrote:
DEHog wrote:
Redskin in Canada wrote:Somebody please remind me ... Was Offensive Coordinator the position Zorn was brought in to do in the first place? Just asking ...

What a way to undermine your HC and show him that he does not have the full trust and confidence of the FO anymore.

DESPERATION

No No No this is a direct response to you leaving...Snyder heard about it and he fixed it! Its all better now RIC you don't have to leave now

So, do I have to threaten with suicide before he gets rid of Vinny???

Hey, I am pondering arsenic or jumping from a high bridge ...

Hey I was thinking of you Sunday...I met Tanya Snyder...very nice women...I have to give her a lot of credit (I know she a cancer survivor) she stay out there for over an hour passing out pink ribbons..she could have just came out and gotten her photo opt but you could tell she passionate about the cause.

MEZZSKIN · Post by **MEZZSKIN** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:13 pm

Great another 4 star Chef to cook up a meal too bad the ingredients are crappy

You give a 4 star Chef two all beef patties Sauce lettuce cheese and Bun....what will he make
MCDONALDS

Snyder's thinks he's getting a gourmet meal he's so sorely mistaken

markshark84 · Post by **markshark84** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:17 pm

Hopefully he can help.

skinsfan#33 · Post by **skinsfan#33** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:26 pm

Sir_Monk wrote:Paving the way for Holmgren?

I thought the same thing, but gods I hope not.

skinsfan#33 · Post by **skinsfan#33** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:29 pm

flask1nsfan wrote: just another finger in the dike I think.

chiefhog44 · Post by **chiefhog44** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:49 pm

frankcal20 wrote:I think they are looking for someone to come in and provide some input. This guy doesn't need the job so for him to come in and say what needs to be said is a good thing. I think with the many hat's that Zorn wears (HC, Playcaller and QB Coach) this will allow him to free up his time to focus on other aspects of the team like special teams and defense.

Tim Ryan was suggesting this on Sirius NFL last week. I think it was Tim Ryan..may have been Pat Kirwan

chiefhog44 · Post by **chiefhog44** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:07 am

This tidbit was on ESPN.com
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4537577

Cerrato said it has not been determined what Lewis' role will be.

"They'll get that figured out here in the next day," Cerrato said.

Cerrato doesn't even know what his role will be yet? Didn't he just hire him?

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