Analysis: Behind the Sherman Lewis Hiring

The decision to add Sherman Lewis, a longtime assistant in West Coast offenses, as a consultant might be Redskins owner Daniel Snyder's last-ditch effort to convince himself not to make a coaching change during the season. In the last few weeks, we've been hearing a lot about Snyder seeking answers from Coach Jim Zorn as to why the team has struggled to score. A confidante of Executive Vice-President of Football Operations Vinny Cerrato, on the condition his name not be used, recently said that lingering concern over Zorn's inability to make Jason Campbell more effective in the West Coast offense - and particularly out of the shotgun - was weighing on management's mind. Ultimately, though, the move indicates Snyder's lack of confidence in Zorn and his top lieutenants on offense -- offensive coordinator Sherman Smith and assistant head coach-running backs Stump Mitchell.