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12thMan · 12-27-2006, 08:57 AM

I grew up in the first Gibbs era. A couple of things sorta of stick out to me in contrast to his first tenure.

Gibbs seemed to be a master motivator and could always get his teams up for big games, especially Dallas.

He and his staff would be the master of half-time adjustments, it seems to be the opposite this time around. We're on fire for the first few drives or even up until half-time and fizzle after that.

His teams were mentally sharp and wouldn't self-destruct during games. Again, that seems to be one of the negative marks on this team.

As far as Gibbs doing an okay job, well his record speaks for itself. You can't put any window dressing on that.

It also seems that there are no clear-cut leaders on either side of the ball. No one has stepped up and said I'm the man on defense or offense or whatever. We have a lot talent, but no one is really said, in so many words, if I don't show up today, the team loses.

12-27-2006, 08:57 AM	#5
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Was the key to Gibbs' success his unique offensive system? I grew up in the first Gibbs era. A couple of things sorta of stick out to me in contrast to his first tenure. Gibbs seemed to be a master motivator and could always get his teams up for big games, especially Dallas. He and his staff would be the master of half-time adjustments, it seems to be the opposite this time around. We're on fire for the first few drives or even up until half-time and fizzle after that. His teams were mentally sharp and wouldn't self-destruct during games. Again, that seems to be one of the negative marks on this team. As far as Gibbs doing an okay job, well his record speaks for itself. You can't put any window dressing on that. It also seems that there are no clear-cut leaders on either side of the ball. No one has stepped up and said I'm the man on defense or offense or whatever. We have a lot talent, but no one is really said, in so many words, if I don't show up today, the team loses.