Gibbs looks angry during press conference

[B.F. SKINner]

I haven't seen him look so pissed in a long time. He was saying that the team wasn't living up to Redskins football principles, i.e. not running effectively and allowing the other team to run on us. I think this will be the beginning of more changes. I think that he's been taking a back seat, allowing Saunders to run the offense, following bad advice from the front office about free agents. I am hoping that this is the beginning of more accountability from our players and coaches.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Yup, he was definately steamed. The defense was dreadful and we couldn't run the ball - those are the two key elements of any team, particularly one coached by Gibbs.

[MTK]

I said it in another thread, I think he was calling out Saunders and GW a bit today. Anyone else get that feeling?

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I said it in another thread, I think he was calling out Saunders and GW a bit today. Anyone else get that feeling?

I noticed he was really pissed about the defense, but I didn't notice him mentioning the playcalling on offense. I might have missed it though.

[Citizens for 81]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I noticed he was really pissed about the defense, but I didn't notice him mentioning the playcalling on offense. I might have missed it though.

I agee 100% you could hear the tone of his voice change when he talked about the defense.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I noticed he was really pissed about the defense, but I didn't notice him mentioning the playcalling on offense. I might have missed it though.

No he didn't mention it specifically, but he kept referring to the principles of Redskins football... running the ball and stopping the run.

[Master4Caster]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I said it in another thread, I think he was calling out Saunders and GW a bit today. Anyone else get that feeling?

Yup! I heard it that way, too. He was calling out the coaches. I think he was challenging Saunders more. I mean, come on; 20 rushing attempts (5 by the QB) in a close game. That's not running the ball. You don't control the game clock when your pass:run ratio is 34:20.

Could say the same about the defense, but stopping the run is not a new issue. Letting a team you could/should have beat run for 181 yards and control the clock for 36 minutes is "not the principles we abide by."

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Master4Caster

Yup! I heard it that way, too. He was calling out the coaches. I think he was challenging Saunders more. I mean, come on; 20 rushing attempts (5 by the QB) in a close game. That's not running the ball. You don't control the game clock when your pass:run ratio is 34:20.

Could say the same about the defense, but stopping the run is not a new issue. Letting a team you could/should have beat run for 181 yards and control the clock for 36 minutes is "not the principles we abide by."

Why is he calling out Sanders? We got behind and a lot of the throws came on the last drive. Plus we couldn't run the ball. If Gibbs has a problem with the play calling then he should take it over himself. Yes he was mad and it's about time. He should be mad getting becasue there is no way TB should run the ball for almost 200 yards. But the main problem is we just don't have the horses and throwing away the picks has really hurt the depth. So Gibbs has no one to blame but himself.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Why is he calling out Sanders? We got behind and a lot of the throws came on the last drive. Plus we couldn't run the ball. If Gibbs has a problem with the play calling then he should take it over himself. Yes he was mad and it's about time. He should be mad getting becasue there is no way TB should run the ball for almost 200 yards. But the main problem is we just don't have the horses and throwing away the picks has really hurt the depth. So Gibbs has no one to blame but himself.

IMO, Al's playcalling has helped on the whole this year, but as far he was supposed to take us, I think he hid behind Brunell's supposed shortcomings and his line's inconsistent play in his playcalling earlier. My question is this: if Al thought that his plays would work if they could protect Brunell, why not call them? If the line misses a block, it's not Al's fault.

Now that he has the more mobile Campbell, there's less excuses to hide behind, but he should have done a better job with Brunell.

[Beemnseven]

I guess I'm the only one who didn't see a whole lot of anger with Gibbs.

[EternalEnigma21]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I guess I'm the only one who didn't see a whole lot of anger with Gibbs.

I sensed it. I think Williams may be really close to the Hot Seat....


I wonder if the D keeps playing like it is where Williams will end up. I also wonder if Williams isn't pissed because of Saunders coming in and challenging him to be the predecessor here, because it looks like our D is CONSTANTLY out of position. You couldn't do that shit on purpose.

You guys still want him to be our next Head Coach?

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by canthetuna

I sensed it. I think Williams may be really close to the Hot Seat....


I wonder if the D keeps playing like it is where Williams will end up. I also wonder if Williams isn't pissed because of Saunders coming in and challenging him to be the predecessor here, because it looks like our D is CONSTANTLY out of position. You couldn't do that shit on purpose.

You guys still want him to be our next Head Coach?

I bet Williams would love to leave this situation. We are a joke.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by canthetuna

I sensed it. I think Williams may be really close to the Hot Seat....


I wonder if the D keeps playing like it is where Williams will end up. I also wonder if Williams isn't pissed because of Saunders coming in and challenging him to be the predecessor here, because it looks like our D is CONSTANTLY out of position. You couldn't do that shit on purpose.

You guys still want him to be our next Head Coach?

I wonder if Williams has some feeling of being an outsider now that Saunders is here as the other Associate-Head Coach. I mean Gibbs and Saunders have a bit of a history together having coached at the same time in college, and both being disciples of Coryell. And you ever notice how Gibbs always talks about smart Saunders is and how he's got such a great work ethic and he's putting in the hours to get the ship righted? I can't remember the last time he really spoke about GW in any such way.

[Citizens for 81]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I guess I'm the only one who didn't see a whole lot of anger with Gibbs.

Gibbs is hard to read he's definitely not a "crown their asses" kind of coach, but he certainly sounded more emotional than usual.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Citizens for 81

Gibbs is hard to read he's definitely not a "crown their asses" kind of coach, but he certainly sounded more emotional than usual.

yeah this story mentions his frustrations

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