Why dont the Redskins use audibles?

Speaking of audibles, did anyone hear Joe Gibbs today on Redskins Radio?

Larry Michael questioned Jason Campbell about the one-handed catch to Santana Moss after the Dallas game, and JC said that the play was an audible. During his show today, Larry Michael mentioned this to Gibbs, and Gibbs said 'That was stupid of Jason. Jason needs to shut his trap.'

I couldn't believe I heard Gibbs say that, knowing how careful he is not to call out players to the media or in public.

I wish I had a link or something, but it was on the Bram Weinstein Show today when they speak with Gibbs.

EDIT: Ok, I Googled it, here's something from somebody's blog. (http://coveringtheredskins.blogspot.com/2007/11/november-20-jason-needs-to-shut-his.html)

That's Bram Weinstein's blog by the way.

Anyway, right now the link is at story #5 on redskins.com. The aforementioned conversation starts at the 22:21 mark. I like the comparison to Theismann that followed

Speaking of audibles, did anyone hear Joe Gibbs today on Redskins Radio?

Larry Michael questioned Jason Campbell about the one-handed catch to Santana Moss after the Dallas game, and JC said that the play was an audible. During his show today, Larry Michael mentioned this to Gibbs, and Gibbs said 'That was stupid of Jason. Jason needs to shut his trap.'

I couldn't believe I heard Gibbs say that, knowing how careful he is not to call out players to the media or in public.

I wish I had a link or something, but it was on the Bram Weinstein Show today when they speak with Gibbs.

EDIT: Ok, I Googled it, here's something from somebody's blog. (http://coveringtheredskins.blogspot.com/2007/11/november-20-jason-needs-to-shut-his.html)

Hmmmm....That's interesting. I wonder what exactly he revealed. I would assume that most teams have audibles that send their big play wide receiver on a deep route. Maybe because they could figure out the signal? Anyone have any insight on this?

Gibbs was in great spirits on that show today. He's either confident or resigned, I'm not sure which. The Moss catch was very similar to the first Ricky Sanders TD in Super Bowl 22 which was a sight adjustment as well. When they get to the line and see a certain coverage, both QB and receiver have to recognize it and switch to the go route. It's more like a hot read than an audible I think.

That's Bram Weinstein's blog by the way.

Anyway, right now the link is at story #5 on redskins.com. The aforementioned conversation starts at the 22:21 mark. I like the comparison to Theismann that followed

Yeah, he basically said Theismann was completely self-centered in a way that made it seem like a compliment.

Gibbs was in great spirits on that show today. He's either confident or resigned, I'm not sure which. The Moss catch was very similar to the first Ricky Sanders TD in Super Bowl 22 which was a sight adjustment as well. When they get to the line and see a certain coverage, both QB and receiver have to recognize it and switch to the go route. It's more like a hot read than an audible I think.

I think it's confidence. You could sense it in his press conference yesterday also. Kind of "Ok, now we've seen what this offense can do with Campbell running point and we're about to surprise some people"

Of course, they need to start winning. But the Redskins have been hovering around 5-5 so many times only to finish 11-5, 10-6. This team reminds me of the teams back in 1989 and 1990.

I think it's confidence. You could sense it in his press conference yesterday also. Kind of "Ok, now we've seen what this offense can do with Campbell running point and we're about to surprise some people"

Of course, they need to start winning. But the Redskins have been hovering around 5-5 so many times only to finish 11-5, 10-6. This team reminds me of the teams back in 1989 and 1990.

If it is confidence, I think the way the O-Line was able to hold up against a strong front 7 has as much to do with it as anything. They didn't play a perfect game, but on those last two drives they were pretty close. Heyer is solid. Whatever he lacks in experience and technique he makes up for with athleticism, strength, and a kind of street fighting mentality. If you watch the second half of that game again, you can see why Bugel fell in love so quickly. I agree that the Redskins are poised to go on a run. They just need to get that first win against Tampa.

While taking questions from callers on Redskins Radio on Tuesday, Gibbs was informed Campbell had expressed satisfaction that an audible he called led to a 35-yard completion to Moss (he made a dazzling one-handed catch) in the third quarter against Dallas. Gibbs sounded displeased that Campbell had discussed team strategy and told the show's hosts: "Jason shouldn't have said that. Kind of stupid on Jason's part." And Gibbs, a few seconds later, added, "Keep your trap shut, Jason."


But Gibbs wasn't upset with Campbell. "I was joking," Gibbs said after practice yesterday. "That's happened to me a bunch. One of the bad things about being a coach is, after a while when you see all of that and it happens to you, you get so defensive and you pull in so far. I told Jason I was joking."



washingtonpost.com (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/21/AR2007112102496.html)

Sounds like they're using audibles now.