I actually feel sorry for the guy...over his head and no real FO support.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Washington Redskins fired head coach Jim Zorn early today and have scheduled a news conference for this afternoon to announce the move, according to several reports.
According to The Washington Post, Zorn was fired shortly after the Redskins' plane returned from San Diego, where Washington lost 23-20 to finish 4-12, the team's worst record in 15 years.
Zorn, 56, finished his two-year stint with a 12-20 record, and had one year left on his contract.
Zorn's dismissal has been expected for months. The front office stripped him of his play-calling duties in late October, and owner Dan Snyder has interviewed assistant coach Jerry Gray for the job, according to the Fritz Pollard Alliance, which monitors minority hiring in the NFL.
Gray's interview was an effort to comply with the Rooney Rule, which requires that teams consider a minority candidate for the head coaching position. If the NFL deems that the Rooney Rule has been satisfied, the Redskins are free to act quickly to hire a replacement for Zorn. Former Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan is considered the favorite.
Zorn's replacement will be Washington's seventh coach since Snyder bought the team in 1999. Playing a substantial part in the decision will be Bruce Allen, who was hired as the general manager last month. Allen was fired as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' general manager after the 2008 season.
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/jan...news-breaking/
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