On February 14, 2008, Seattle named former Washington Redskins quarterbacks coach Bill Lazor to replace the departed Jim Zorn, who took over head coaching duties in Washington the week prior.
Lazor will begin his sixth NFL season in 2008 after spending the previous four with Washington, serving his final two years as quarterbacks coach. He originally began his Redskins career as an offensive assistant in 2004 after a season with the Atlanta Falcons in 2003.
Before breaking in to the NFL, he was an offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach for the University of Buffalo from 2001-02. He began his coaching career at his alma mater, Cornell, working with running backs, receivers, quarterbacks and tight ends while also serving as the recruiting coordinator from 1998-2000.
While at Cornell, he set 26 school passing and total offensive records. He earned his degree in human development and family studies. He is married to wife, Nicole, with one son, Nolan.
On February 14, 2008, Seattle named former Washington Redskins quarterbacks coach Bill Lazor to replace the departed Jim Zorn, who took over head coaching duties in Washington the week prior.
Lazor will begin his sixth NFL season in 2008 after spending the previous four with Washington, serving his final two years as quarterbacks coach. He originally began his Redskins career as an offensive assistant in 2004 after a season with the Atlanta Falcons in 2003.
Before breaking in to the NFL, he was an offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach for the University of Buffalo from 2001-02. He began his coaching career at his alma mater, Cornell, working with running backs, receivers, quarterbacks and tight ends while also serving as the recruiting coordinator from 1998-2000.
While at Cornell, he set 26 school passing and total offensive records. He earned his degree in human development and family studies. He is married to wife, Nicole, with one son, Nolan, and a newborn expected in August 2009.
Career History:
1994-00 Cornell: RBs/WRs/QBs/TEs/Passing Game Coord./Recruiting Coord.
2001-02 University of Buffalo: Offensive Coordinator/QBs
2003 Atlanta Falcons: Quality Control/Offense
2004-05 Washington Redskins: Offensive Assistant
2006-07 Washington Redskins: Quarterbacks
2008- Seattle Seahawks: Quarterbacks
