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 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. :doh:

Crap damn ugh ahhhhhhhhh

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!

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.

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.

Well, at least there is one benefit.

New coaches get an extra mini-camp.

That's stretching for a silver lining.

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

Agreed.

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

Hence the screen name, skinsnut.

:D

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