Gibbs to Resign as HC/President

Southpaw · 01-08-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SkinEmAll

No, he said there IS a clause in his contract. And If anyone thinks Pete Carroll should be considered, you need serious medication.

He initially reported that there was a clause, but he immediately called back after talking to an official in the Redskins organization and said that there was no such clause.

jbcjr14 · 01-08-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by djnemo65

Well none of us saw this coming. The fact that he won't be back anything but a small capacity is even more surprising. Hopefully we'll get a GM so no one will ever say we need a GM ever again.

That depends on whom the GM may or may not be!

skinsnut · 01-08-2008, 11:14 AM

The first time Joe Gibbs retired, my wife came home and saw me on the floor in my Redskins Room decked out in my Skins gear....Hail to the Redskins was playing and I had 3 candles burning....one for each Superbowl victory.....she asked.....
Who died? I responded, "Joe Gibbs just retired"

I knew what was over and what was coming....but 1 playoff win in the next 12 years....yikes.

For some reason, though slightly shocked, I don't have that same feeling...perhaps its because I'm 40 now and not a complete psycho, or....
it could be because the team was well prepared for his eventual departure.
It just seems a year too soon.

Joe,
Thanks for being such a good influence on the Redskins organization and fans everywhere!!
You will be missed much more than how many wins you produced

mheisig · 01-08-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

I just don't know how or why Cam Cammeron's name could be breathed out of someone's mouth right now. And haven't we had our fill of college coaches in the NFL?

I think people are drinking way to early in the morning. You should wait until at least 10 or 11.

Let's review folks:

Steve Spurrier
Cam Cameron
Bobby Petrino
Nick Saban
Butch Davis
Rich Brooks
Dennis Erickson
Tommy Prothro
Lou Holtz
Bud Wilkinson
Dick MacPherson
Darryl Rogers
Frank Kush
Pete Carroll
Al Groh

The list probably goes on. All college coaches who failed at the professional level.

Jimmy Johnson and Dick Vermiel are the exceptions, not the rule.

Why anyone would suggest that we not only get a college coach, but that we get a college coach who has already PROVEN to be horrific at the professional level is beyond me.

I sure hope somebody was joking.

FRPLG · 01-08-2008, 11:15 AM

Crap damn ugh ahhhhhhhhh

memphisskin · 01-08-2008, 11:15 AM

Down day for the Skins, but Coach Joe leaves us waaaaay better than he found us. Promote from within and let a new day dawn!

Slingin Sammy 33 · 01-08-2008, 11:17 AM

I'm a bit surprised, but not shocked. I thought Gibbs would stay for his 5 year term and then move upstairs as GM/President. After this year, the fact he is 67 and has some health issues I'm sure this is best for him and his family. He's given us so much as fans througout his time in DC. I'll miss him and always be a great fan of his.

I think in the news conference this PM or later this week, GW will be announced as the head coach and Saunders will stay on as OC. I know I have been critical of GW, but from the Bears game on I was glad to see him return to his aggressive defensive philosophy and scrap that Cover 2 defense. If Gibbs won't be doing the GM job then we DEFINITELY must hire a GM. I could see this being set-up as the same organizational structure as when Gibbs, Bethard and JKC were here. If GW and the new GM disagree on an issue they bring it to the Danny who will then consult with Gibbs and make final decisions.

mheisig · 01-08-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsnut

The first time Joe Gibbs retired, my wife came home and saw me on the floor in my Redskins Room decked out in my Skins gear....Hail to the Redskins was playing and I had 3 candles burning....one for each Superbowl victory

Wow. That's...pretty weird dude.

FRPLG · 01-08-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Well, at least there is one benefit.

New coaches get an extra mini-camp.

That's stretching for a silver lining.

ChuckPrez · 01-08-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisl4064

tough emotional year, a lot to handle in one season. thanks for everything joe

Agreed.

Buster · 01-08-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mheisig

Wow. That's...pretty weird dude.

Hence the screen name, skinsnut.

htownskinfan · 01-08-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by J. Spanky

my 2 cents:

a little disappointed but i think it was time....

i hope gregg will take over

i hope al stays to run the offense (although i don't think both these things happening is realistic)

i hope kirk olividotti (linebacker coach) will at least be considered to take over the defense

i hope campbell is still the man!

pretty much my sentiments,it would probably be better for williams to take over as head coach so long as he just coaches defense and leaves saunders alone,if williams is going to be like jeff fisher and reel in the offense then i'd rather see saunders get the gig.Dont know if the team would react well to a new coach outside of the organization,at least for now

skinsnut · 01-08-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by memphisskin

Down day for the Skins, but Coach Joe leaves us waaaaay better than he found us. Promote from within and let a new day dawn!

Agree completely.
The roster Gibbs started with from Spurrier just flat out sucked.
He built a TEAM.

Thanks Gibbs for your hard work these last 4 years.
We will forever remember the Blowouts of Dallas, and the miracle comeback against them too.
The 5 game and 4 game runs to make the playoffs and your class handling the Sean Taylor situation.

You will forever be a Redskins Hero

Slingin Sammy 33 · 01-08-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

What about a new team president?
If we don't hire someone else will all the personnel decisions fall on the shoulders of Danny and Vinny, with the new HC making some suggestions here and there?
That's a thought that scares the hell out of me.

100% Agreed. A new GM must be first priority or we are in for another long 15 years.

Paintrain · 01-08-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsnut

The first time Joe Gibbs retired, my wife came home and saw me on the floor in my Redskins Room decked out in my Skins gear....Hail to the Redskins was playing and I had 3 candles burning....one for each Superbowl victory.....she asked.....
Who died? I responded, "Joe Gibbs just retired"

LOL, you're lucky she didn't back slowly from the room, pack her bags and burn rubber in the driveway.. You've got a good one!!

01-08-2008, 11:14 AM	#108 (permalink)
skinsnut The Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 1,223	Re: Gibbs to Resign as HC/President The first time Joe Gibbs retired, my wife came home and saw me on the floor in my Redskins Room decked out in my Skins gear....Hail to the Redskins was playing and I had 3 candles burning....one for each Superbowl victory.....she asked..... Who died? I responded, "Joe Gibbs just retired" I knew what was over and what was coming....but 1 playoff win in the next 12 years....yikes. For some reason, though slightly shocked, I don't have that same feeling...perhaps its because I'm 40 now and not a complete psycho, or.... it could be because the team was well prepared for his eventual departure. It just seems a year too soon. Joe, Thanks for being such a good influence on the Redskins organization and fans everywhere!! You will be missed much more than how many wins you produced __________________ I hate Dallas...Period

01-08-2008, 11:15 AM	#110 (permalink)
FRPLG Somehow, not a mod Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,567	Re: Gibbs to Resign as HC/President Crap damn ugh ahhhhhhhhh __________________ Let's roll.

01-08-2008, 11:15 AM	#111 (permalink)
memphisskin Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 952	Re: Gibbs to Resign as HC/President Down day for the Skins, but Coach Joe leaves us waaaaay better than he found us. Promote from within and let a new day dawn!

01-08-2008, 11:17 AM	#112 (permalink)
Slingin Sammy 33 Mess w/the bull & U get the Zorns Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 997	Re: Gibbs to Resign as HC/President I'm a bit surprised, but not shocked. I thought Gibbs would stay for his 5 year term and then move upstairs as GM/President. After this year, the fact he is 67 and has some health issues I'm sure this is best for him and his family. He's given us so much as fans througout his time in DC. I'll miss him and always be a great fan of his. I think in the news conference this PM or later this week, GW will be announced as the head coach and Saunders will stay on as OC. I know I have been critical of GW, but from the Bears game on I was glad to see him return to his aggressive defensive philosophy and scrap that Cover 2 defense. If Gibbs won't be doing the GM job then we DEFINITELY must hire a GM. I could see this being set-up as the same organizational structure as when Gibbs, Bethard and JKC were here. If GW and the new GM disagree on an issue they bring it to the Danny who will then consult with Gibbs and make final decisions. __________________ ...[If] an angel fairy came down and said, '[You can have anything]....you would like to own,' I wouldn't be surprised if you said a football club and particularly the Washington Redskins.'' — Jack Kent Cooke, 1996.

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