Stan Hixon
 

Am I alone in thinking that Stan Hixon might have to be shown the door or at least pressured to improve the performance of the Wide Receiver Unit?

In countless analyses, it has been shown that a big reason the Redskins offense stalled the last eight or so weeks is because the vertical passing game became nonexistent. Not because of any suffocating defenses faced but rather that the Wide Receivers were running wrong routes, dropping easy passes etc. In fact, in one of the very respected game reviews, it was pointed out that on three of Jason Campbell's six interceptions (league-low?), it was directly the fault of the receiver that the interception occurred. Furthermore, the complete non-emergence of [B]either[/B] Devin Thomas [B]OR[/B] Malcolm Kelly in the passing game is annoying, frustrating, and extremely disappointing. Between them Thomas led the way in catches [I]with 15!!![/I].

In my view this is completely unacceptable and I think a change at that staff position would not be completely unwarranted. However, I understand that this is the first year in the West Coast Offense and more time is necessary, I just feel as though that is a major area of improvement for 2009.

Re: Stan Hixon
 

You are not alone. If the Skins want to bring about change, he should be the first one out.

Re: Stan Hixon
 

I would ask Gary Clark if he's interested in coaching and bring onboard, he would fire up all the under achievers overnight.

Re: Stan Hixon
 

I agree. I know the offense as a whole has struggled but WR seems to be the weakest link over the past couple of years. We need position coaches who can MAXIMIZE the talent we have. There is definitely talent at WR but it's underachieved and it's frustrating.

HAIL!!

Re: Stan Hixon
 

we haven't had a receiver threat in quite awhile.. no matter what WR's we've had

you have to look at that from both the WR coach and the OC and/or HC

Re: Stan Hixon
 

Funny. I have been screaming this all season. I was just looking up some other answers to a WR coach and was looking for my first place to put my first choice:

Clyde Christensen from the Colts....

Clyde Christensen enters his seventh season as wide receivers coach of the Colts. Christensen joined Indianapolis from Tampa Bay, where he served as offensive coordinator during the 2001 season.

In 2007, Christensen’s receiving corps continued producing outstanding numbers.

Christensen spent six seasons at Tampa Bay, tutoring tight ends from 1996-98 and quarterbacks from 1999-00 before being promoted to offensive coordinator. In 2001, Christensen presided over an attack that saw WR-Keyshawn Johnson post a franchise seasonal-best 106 receptions for 1,266 yards, while QB-Brad Johnson set a club seasonal mark with 340 completions. The offense set several club marks in 2000, including points scored and touchdowns.

We could call it a promotion and put him at OC. He could work with Zorn on designing plays and he could work with the WR's and TE's. Zorn could still call plays on game day.

Re: Stan Hixon
 

We need a WR coach with experience teaching the WCO. Not sure who the Seahawks WR coach is, but with that staff dissolving, I wouldn't mind bringing him here.

Re: Stan Hixon
 

[quote=SBXVII;516408]Funny. I have been screaming this all season. I was just looking up some other answers to a WR coach and was looking for my first place to put my first choice:

Clyde Christensen from the Colts....

Clyde Christensen enters his seventh season as wide receivers coach of the Colts. Christensen joined Indianapolis from Tampa Bay, where he served as offensive coordinator during the 2001 season.

In 2007, Christensen’s receiving corps continued producing outstanding numbers.

Christensen spent six seasons at Tampa Bay, tutoring tight ends from 1996-98 and quarterbacks from 1999-00 before being promoted to offensive coordinator. In 2001, Christensen presided over an attack that saw WR-Keyshawn Johnson post a franchise seasonal-best 106 receptions for 1,266 yards, while QB-Brad Johnson set a club seasonal mark with 340 completions. The offense set several club marks in 2000, including points scored and touchdowns.

We could call it a promotion and put him at OC. He could work with Zorn on designing plays and he could work with the WR's and TE's. Zorn could still call plays on game day.[/quote]

That could be a good call too...

Re: Stan Hixon
 

[quote=SBXVII;516408]Funny. I have been screaming this all season. I was just looking up some other answers to a WR coach and was looking for my first place to put my first choice:

Clyde Christensen from the Colts....

Clyde Christensen enters his seventh season as wide receivers coach of the Colts. Christensen joined Indianapolis from Tampa Bay, where he served as offensive coordinator during the 2001 season.

In 2007, Christensen’s receiving corps continued producing outstanding numbers.

Christensen spent six seasons at Tampa Bay, tutoring tight ends from 1996-98 and quarterbacks from 1999-00 before being promoted to offensive coordinator. In 2001, Christensen presided over an attack that saw WR-Keyshawn Johnson post a franchise seasonal-best 106 receptions for 1,266 yards, while QB-Brad Johnson set a club seasonal mark with 340 completions. The offense set several club marks in 2000, including points scored and touchdowns.

We could call it a promotion and put him at OC. He could work with Zorn on designing plays and he could work with the WR's and TE's. Zorn could still call plays on game day.[/quote]
I keep seeing a lot of suggestions for lateral changes

maybe I don't get positional stuff, other than salary differences, but why would someone go from wr coach for 7 years on one team to another?

Re: Stan Hixon
 

[quote=tryfuhl;516412]I keep seeing a lot of suggestions for lateral changes

maybe I don't get positional stuff, other than salary differences, but why would someone go from wr coach for 7 years on one team to another?[/quote]


Thats why I suggested OC position. He would have a lot in helping Zorn drum up plays to go a long with Zorn's wonderfull offense he provided and he would coach up the WR's. We all know if they did go out and get a OC Zorn would still be calling plays so who cares. Give him more pay, give him the WR's to coach up, and have him help Zorn with designing plays. but call him OC and it's not a lateral move. lol. right.lol.

Re: Stan Hixon
 

plus if you read his bio he was already an OC once before in Tampa and it goes on to further say he was instrumental in helping the QB King when he came out of college. He also has produced the most QB/WR tandems in NFL histoy. Sounds good for JC and Kelly/Thomas....right.


He helped the late-season development of rookie QB-Shaun King in 1999. King led Tampa Bay to four wins in its last five contests en route to the NFC Central title. King became the second rookie quarterback since the 1970 NFL Merger to win a playoff game, rallying the Buccaneers to a 14-13 Divisional Playoff win over Washington. Christensen wrapped up 1999 at the Pro Bowl as the NFC totaled a game-record 51 points.

In 2005, Christensen’s corps ranked among the league’s best. Harrison (82-1,146, 12 TDs) and Wayne (83-1,055, 5 TDs) produced 1,000+ reception yardage seasons and played key roles in the club’s 13-0 seasonal start. In 2004, Christensen’s unit had one of the best seasonal performances in NFL history. Harrison (86-1,113, 15 TDs), Wayne (77-1,210, 12 TDs) and WR-Brandon Stokley (68-1,077, 10 TDs) became the first NFL receiving trio to post 1,000+-yardage and 10+-touchdown seasons. The performances placed the club along with the 1980 San Diego Chargers, 1989 Washington Redskins and 1995 Atlanta Falcons as the only teams with a trio of 1,000+ receivers.

Re: Stan Hixon
 

Ya know honestly looking at all the other teams he's our best choice. Then I would look at Seatle only cause the coach would know what Zorn is trying to do.

I thought maybe the WR coach for the Titans but he is already a OC Assist.

Re: Stan Hixon
 

I don't know who we could bring in as offensive line coach if Bugel decides to retire or if the team decides he needs to go.

Re: Stan Hixon
 

I'm glad there is the same line of thinking as myself...we've all noticed that wide receiver has been a weak link in the offense and an upgrade at that position might be the first priority. Thomas and Kelly have plenty of talent and Moss, IMO, is still a premier threat in this league...the team just needs someone to bring a lot more out of those three

Re: Stan Hixon
 

Ummm, the offensive failure is entirely on Zorn. Lets not start with the scapegoating,