This is why Gibbs is a HOF coach

[SkinsRock]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Nobody can deny he has an incredible worth ethic. If he doesn't get things turned around it won't be for a lack of effort that's for damn sure. The way the team fought and battled all year is a direct reflection of him.

This part of that article says it all:

Gibbs' greatest accomplishment this season was to keep the players united. There was little bickering on this struggling team, and players were optimistic as they left Redskins Park.

"This was a losing-record team," Pierce said. "But not a losing team."

That's why I can't stand it when the local media and other people harp on the negative things, and not that this season was really all about building a foundation of a team, which Gibbs did, even through all the adversity. Yeah there are things that need to be fixed or adjusted, but like many have pointed out, a few plays here and there, or about 5 more points a game, and the Skins are in the playoffs with a winning record. Gibbs and the coaches now have all offseason to focus on how to score more points. I think they can do it. And the players that show that prove that they have truly bought into his philosophy and work ethic will reap the benefits.
I don't know about anyone else, but to me, as dissapointing as it was, this year's 6-10 finish actually feels better than Spurrier's 7-9 in 2002....probably more the way they finished it. This team is really a team for the first time in years.