BREAKING NEWS: Multiple Sources Confirm Jim Zorn Named Head Coach

[MTK]

I've got so many thoughts on this hire so I'll just lay them out:

-Didn't see this move coming at all. I really hope this was more due to them just loving Zorn and realizing he would be a great fit vs. an underwhelming list of available candidates. I really liked the move when we picked him up as the OC, and I thought he would be a good choice to groom as a potential HC in a few years.

-I like what he brings to the table with his coaching background, even though he's never been a HC or OC at this level. He seems to be pretty highly regarded around the league and from his ex-players.

-Why not go this route? We've tried the legend route with Gibbs, the hot college coach in Spurrier, and the wise veteran with Marty. Guess it's time for the unknown, totally "not sexy" hire with Zorn.

-Is he really ready for this? The jump from QB coach to HC is a big one. By all accounts though he's a sharp guy and very well organized. He also sounds like a players coach with a pretty even keeled temper, so it should be a fairly smooth transition from Gibbs.

-I'm just wondering how much patience the front office will have. Is this really a long term commitment, or will they be looking to dump him and go after Cowher if the team doesn't come storming out of the gate this year? I say you've gotta to give him a realistic shot. Unless he's just a complete disaster, you've got to give him at least 2-3 seasons.

-Overall I like the move even though I'm still trying to soak it all in. I was ok with Fassel but at the same time he was a very ho-hum candidate. He may have been a better choice for the short term, but who knows... perhaps this is Snyder's version of Joe Gibbs 1.0. When Gibbs first came on the scene he was basically an unknown and he turned out "ok". Either way I'm just glad the search is over so we can start focusing on free agency and the draft.