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Daseal · 03-12-2005, 12:04 AM

Matty - The media was VERY kind to Gibbs. Any other person in DC that left Brunell in like that, managed the clock that well, and had as utterly miserable of a season would have been ripped to shreds by fans and media alike.

I respect Gibbs' accomplishments just like many of the players do. However, that's then and this is now. None of the players there have a super bowl ring from the 80's, and they don't care what he did then. They want someone who can help them win today.

While Spurriers protections wasn't great, a big part of the problem was helston. Samuels said he tried to change his blocking technique. There were definitely problems with Spurriers system, however Gibbs system isn't lighting it up.

I'm not saying Gibbs can't coach in the NFL. I'm basing it on last year - as his accomplishments should be based. Recent history.

I heard interviews before games saying players have seen what Spurrier could do with offensive playcalling and they didn't know what to expect. Certainly didn't hear that coming from anyones locker room this year about Gibbs!

One more note about the media. Last year it was all on the players. Year before all on the coach. That should be a slight indication. We had nothing but upgrades in personel and all of a sudden the players aren't doing their job?

03-12-2005, 12:04 AM	#55
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Why the backstabbing? Matty - The media was VERY kind to Gibbs. Any other person in DC that left Brunell in like that, managed the clock that well, and had as utterly miserable of a season would have been ripped to shreds by fans and media alike. I respect Gibbs' accomplishments just like many of the players do. However, that's then and this is now. None of the players there have a super bowl ring from the 80's, and they don't care what he did then. They want someone who can help them win today. While Spurriers protections wasn't great, a big part of the problem was helston. Samuels said he tried to change his blocking technique. There were definitely problems with Spurriers system, however Gibbs system isn't lighting it up. I'm not saying Gibbs can't coach in the NFL. I'm basing it on last year - as his accomplishments should be based. Recent history. I heard interviews before games saying players have seen what Spurrier could do with offensive playcalling and they didn't know what to expect. Certainly didn't hear that coming from anyones locker room this year about Gibbs! One more note about the media. Last year it was all on the players. Year before all on the coach. That should be a slight indication. We had nothing but upgrades in personel and all of a sudden the players aren't doing their job?