Jim Zorn coached in the NFL from 1997 to 2012, spanning 16 seasons with 5 organizations. He served as head coach of the Washington Commanders. His roles included Quarterbacks and Offensive Assistant. He worked under Bobby Ross, Dennis Erickson, and John Harbaugh. 1 of his former assistants went on to become NFL head coaches.

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Career Timeline

Career History

Year	Team	Role(s)
2012	Kansas City Chiefs	Quarterbacks under Romeo Crennel
2011	Kansas City Chiefs	Quarterbacks under Todd Haley
2010	Baltimore Ravens	Quarterbacks under John Harbaugh
2009	Washington Redskins	Head Coach, Quarterbacks HC
2008	Washington Redskins	Head Coach, Quarterbacks HC
2007	Seattle Seahawks	Quarterbacks under Mike Holmgren
2006	Seattle Seahawks	Quarterbacks under Mike Holmgren
2005	Seattle Seahawks	Quarterbacks under Mike Holmgren
2004	Seattle Seahawks	Quarterbacks under Mike Holmgren
2003	Seattle Seahawks	Quarterbacks under Mike Holmgren
2002	Seattle Seahawks	Quarterbacks under Mike Holmgren
2001	Seattle Seahawks	Quarterbacks under Mike Holmgren
2000	Detroit Lions	Quarterbacks under Bobby Ross
1999	Detroit Lions	Quarterbacks under Bobby Ross
1998	Detroit Lions	Quarterbacks under Bobby Ross
1997	Seattle Seahawks	Offensive Assistant under Dennis Erickson

Worked Under (6)

Coach	Team	Years
Bobby Ross	Detroit Lions	3
Dennis Erickson	Seattle Seahawks	1
John Harbaugh	Baltimore Ravens	1
Mike Holmgren	Seattle Seahawks	7
Romeo Crennel	Kansas City Chiefs	1
Todd Haley	Kansas City Chiefs	1

Protégés (1)

Coach	First HC Job	Year
Arthur Smith	Atlanta Falcons	2021