For the first time in 23 games as head coach of the Washington Redskins, Jim Zorn will not be calling his team's offensive plays, a bold decision management made last week to clear the second-year coach's plate.
"I don't look at that as a positive," Zorn said matter-of-factly about his lighter workload.
In truth, he says it'll be "awkward" to pace the sideline of Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedEx Field. If all doesn't go smoothly with the team's new and unorthodox play-calling process, it could be awkward to watch as well.
Sherman Lewis, who was hired as offensive consultant Oct. 6 and installed as the play-caller after the loss last week to Kansas City, will watch Monday's game from the coaches' booth, and offensive coordinator...
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