The Redskins finally agree.

After Sunday’s 14-6 loss to Kansas City, the Redskins coach was demoted as playcaller by executive vice president Vinny Cerrato.

It’s uncertain who will call plays in the Oct. 26th game vs. Philadelphia. Cerrato and Zorn will meet Monday to decide. But the logical choices are offensive coordinator Sherman Smith or offensive consultant Sherman Lewis.

Smith has never called plays in the NFL. Lewis was hired on Oct. 6 and has not been involved in much of the game planning.

According to a team spokesman, Cerrato told Zorn, “I believe you have too much on your plate. Let’s take some off your plate. I want you to succeed. I want someone else to call plays.”

Zorn, who was not available for comment, apparently did not disagree with the assessment.

The offense has struggled since the second half of last season. In six games this season, Washington has not scored more than 17 points. And in the last 16 games, the Redskins have scored 14 points or less 11 times.

Most head coaches do not call their own plays. Zorn had never been a fulltime play caller before joining the Redskins as an offensive coordinator following the 2007 season. Then he was elevated to head coach, greatly increasing his responsibilities.

During games, head coaches get tugged in numerous directions and must pay more attention to managing the game. When calling plays, especially for a struggling head coach, that can be difficult. Some coaches, such as former Ravens coach Brian Billick, call it a mistake for coaches to call their own plays.

But after Sunday’s loss Zorn sounded anything but ready to give up play-calling.

“I don’t go in with less confidence in calling plays,” Zorn said. “I have to keep moving and keep helping our team with the next call.

“One of the things that should be checked out is our players, when they’re in the huddle and I make this play call. … I don’t sense any moaning and groaning.”

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