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MTK · 12-28-2004, 09:47 AM

85% on the coach? So what are the players, just pawns or robots that the coaches have complete control over?

Gibbs has made his share of mistakes this year, but the coach can't be held responsible for dropped passes, poorly executed plays, dumb mental mistakes, etc. At some point the players have to shoulder some blame too. So I guess if Gibbs is getting 85% of the blame that only leaves 15% on the players? I think that's letting them off the hook way too easily.

Maybe I'm a fanboy for believing in a coach who brought this team 3 Championships, but at least there's some merit there. What can be said of fanboys who follow a coach who bombed in his 2 years in the NFL with a 12-20 record??

Yeah this year has been a disappointment, but the one huge difference between this year and the last 2 years is Gibbs has the players believing and sticking together despite the tough times. We're not hearing of guys skipping out on practices, cell phones ringing in meetings, guys questioning the system, etc. Guys have bought in despite the record, that's pretty significant.

Ramsey's quote in the WP says a lot to me:

Washington has allowed eight fewer sacks than last year with one game to play, but has been weaker both running and passing the ball.

"But it's a new system and that was our second year in that system last year. I know it doesn't seem logical, but I really feel good about our future."

12-28-2004, 09:47 AM	#87
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 99,913	85% on the coach? So what are the players, just pawns or robots that the coaches have complete control over? Gibbs has made his share of mistakes this year, but the coach can't be held responsible for dropped passes, poorly executed plays, dumb mental mistakes, etc. At some point the players have to shoulder some blame too. So I guess if Gibbs is getting 85% of the blame that only leaves 15% on the players? I think that's letting them off the hook way too easily. Maybe I'm a fanboy for believing in a coach who brought this team 3 Championships, but at least there's some merit there. What can be said of fanboys who follow a coach who bombed in his 2 years in the NFL with a 12-20 record?? Yeah this year has been a disappointment, but the one huge difference between this year and the last 2 years is Gibbs has the players believing and sticking together despite the tough times. We're not hearing of guys skipping out on practices, cell phones ringing in meetings, guys questioning the system, etc. Guys have bought in despite the record, that's pretty significant. Ramsey's quote in the WP says a lot to me: Washington has allowed eight fewer sacks than last year with one game to play, but has been weaker both running and passing the ball. "But it's a new system and that was our second year in that system last year. I know it doesn't seem logical, but I really feel good about our future."