# of Head Coaches and O/D Coord.

...And egos and differences should not get in the way because the other 5 previously has either worked with gibbs, williams, or blache.

I was quietly worried about how gibbs and saunders would work, but it appears to be going smoothly with them and also the others.

Pretty amazing how Gibbs is able to keep his coaching staff together. First when he comes back, he makes a couple of calls to some proven NFL coached (Bugel, Burns, Breaux) and they come out of retirement to come coach with him. Then he assembles a defensive staff that would have never stayed together more than a year under anyone else and keeps them together for 3 years+. Yes, Snyder is paying the money, but it is more than the dollars keeping these guys in Washington.

Pretty amazing how Gibbs is able to keep his coaching staff together. First when he comes back, he makes a couple of calls to some proven NFL coached (Bugel, Burns, Breaux) and they come out of retirement to come coach with him. Then he assembles a defensive staff that would have never stayed together more than a year under anyone else and keeps them together for 3 years+. Yes, Snyder is paying the money, but it is more than the dollars keeping these guys in Washington.

Yeah I agree. Don't get me wrong though, the money being paid to them more than rationalizes why they are staying. But something else is helping to cancel out their ego (for the need of a higher job title): proven success in the past with gibbs and potential success in the future.

You can mostly thank Mr Snyder for the money and gravity to the team.

Too many chiefs not enough indians?

I just thought you guys might find this interesting. Here's the number of coaches on the redskins that have had previous nfl head coach, offensive coordinator, or defensive coordinator titles/experience (not counting one person twice in two positions):

Offense:
3 Head Coaches (including gibbs)
Saunders
Bugel
1 Offensive Coordinator
Burns

Defense:
1 Head Coach
G. Williams
3 Defensive Coordinators:
Blache
Lindsey
Gray

So all together that's 4 previous head coaches (incl. gibbs) and 4 previous offensive/defensive coordinators. Damn that's a lot of experience, which does not even include the other assistants' "lesser" previous nfl experience. Some teams are lucky to hire just 1 coach with head coaching experience. Don't forget to add Don Breuax as a OC

Don't forget to add Don Breuax as a OC

Currently, he is listed as offensive coordinator. But I don't think he previously was an offensive coordinator with the redskins or any other team.

From the profile:
http://www.redskins.com/team/cprofile.jsp?id=31

Breaux returns to Washington as offensive coordinator, looking to re-create the magic that he found alongside Gibbs back in the 1980s and early 90s while he oversaw the Redskins running backs.

Gibbs is a mastermind and is running this team like a well oiled corporation in the top 5 of the Fortune 500. He mixes and matches with the best of them and has an owner that will do whatever it takes to get it done.

I think the maturing of Daniel Snyder gets overlooked by the press and from the fans as well...this man is determined and I can't wait for the day he stands on the podium and accepts the Lombardi Trophy! Such a reward for him and his organization....the day is coming soon so prepare yourself Daniel!!!!

Gibbs is the Godfather and he has at least 2 coaches that can be the head of other families. Not to mention (to stay with the godfather theme) : several trustworthy consiglieres - inside and outside of the organization.

When Gibbs came back, he said his mission was to build a winning organization. That means team & talent, on the field, the sideline, the coaches booth, the front office, the cheerleaders, ... well you get the idea. Success is not just won-loss for a season, but a winning environment that will be there when he leaves. So, yes; he's building a high powered staff.

Notice how no one is saying how the game has passed him by anymore. How could it with all that brain power?

He takes being President of the Redskins very seriously.

If you have not already, check out the Greg Williams "Beach Blitz" video on Redskins.com. GW is a hell of a speaker! It will make you Jones (BAD) for the season.