LANDOVER, Md. — Head coach Jim Zorn no longer will be calling the plays for the Washington Redskins’ struggling offense.
Front-office chief Vinny Cerrato and Zorn discussed the change during a 1-on-1 meeting after Washington’s 14-6 loss to the previously winless Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
According to Redskins spokesman Zack Bolno, Cerrato told Zorn he believes the coach had too many responsibilities and someone else should run the offense during games. Zorn did not disagree with that assessment, Bolno said.
The team planned to announce a new play- caller today.
The Redskins (2-4) are averaging 13.2 points this season and have not scored more than 17 in any game. Against the Chiefs, who entered Sunday allowing 27.6 points and 402.8 yards per game, Washington managed only 265 yards of offense, a grand total of seven first downs and went 2-for-14 on third-down conversions.
As it is, the Redskins are the first team in NFL history to face six consecutive winless opponents, but they haven’t taken advantage.
In Week 3, the Redskins lost to the Detroit Lions, 0-2 at the time and riding a 19-game losing streak. Last weekend, the Redskins lost to the Carolina Panthers, who were 0-3 entering that game.
“I’ve got to be better. And it really irritates me. Truly irritates me,” Zorn said. “And I’m just not going to rest until I get that taken care of.”
