Jim Zorn not the problem, Redskins plays with no pride.
Tuviere | Sep 27, 2009 | Comments 0
Before Redskins nation start to scream for the head of Jim Zorn, just stop and ask yourself; is he the one on the field running the play?
Do you believe he’s calling plays he believes would not work?
And, could you do a better job?
We all have kids (some of you at least) and no matter how much you try to guide them and impact knowledge, kids will be kids and will get in to trouble every chance they get.
The Redskins have proven time after time again this season that they are just bunch teenage boys with all the money and toys they desire at their deposal and hence really have nothing to prove on the field.
One thing every one seems to forget is: every one that makes it to the pros has a better than average talent required for playing the game and the ability to perform under pressure. Hence the difference then between winning and loosing is just ‘WHO WANTS IT MORE?’.
NFL coaches call plays based on the personal on the field and Jim Zorn is no different. The only problem he’s team have no life out there and to add insult to injury: NO PRIDE.
Just take a look at the below stats:
| Team Stat Comparison | ||
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| 1st Downs | 22 | 23 |
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Passing 1st downs
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18 | 14 |
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Rushing 1st downs
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3 | 6 |
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1st downs from Penalties
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1 | 3 |
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3rd down efficiency
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2-10 | 10-18 |
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4th down efficiency
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1-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 57 | 74 |
| Total Yards | 390 | 381 |
| Passing | 325 | 227 |
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Comp-Att
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27-41 | 21-36 |
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Yards per pass
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7.9 | 6.3 |
| Rushing | 65 | 154 |
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Rushing Attempts
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14 | 36 |
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Yards per rush
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4.6 | 4.3 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Penalties | 9-97 | 8-58 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
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Fumbles lost
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0 | 0 |
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Interceptions thrown
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1 | 0 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 23:12 | 36:48 |
The funny thing about the Redskins 390 yards it all came in the 2nd half of the game, all 1st half the Redskins defense made rookie Mathew Stafford look like the second coming of Joe Montana:
| C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | RATING | |
| M. Stafford | 21/36 | 241 | 6.7 | 1 | 0 | 87.8 |
and when the offense got a chance to take the field it looked like some thing better was happening on the side line and were in a hurry to get out of the game so as not to miss out on the side line fun.
Is time Redskins Nation calls a spade a spade: Jim Zorn is no Joe Gibbs, but Joe Gibbs did not have a D-League QB called Jason Campbell, how long does it take for a QB to develop? Matt Ryan (Atlanta) and Joe Flacco (Baltimore) last year showed us all that you can be ready to play in this league from day one, for crying out loud! Redskins just lost to Mr. Mathew Stafford another rookie proving the above sentiments. Yet, Campbell who is not a rookie plays like one and continue not to improve. (‘Time for Redskins to part ways Jason Campbell’ coming soon….)
The fact of the matter is, Jim Zorn is doing the best he can with what he’s got and yes he can do better, but without the help of the 11 guys on the field even Jesus Christ would not be able to deliver a victory.
By Tuviere
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About the Author: Tuviere is a Senior Columnist at AroDrive.com.








