Here we go again: rumor of Gibbs walking away

redsk1 · 12-09-2005, 03:07 PM

I really think Gibbs is committed to winning here. In no way would i see him leaving after this season. Of course, its not as fun as it used to be w/ the media scrutiny and a little bit of unrealistic expectations. On the other hand, i'm not sure i see him staying the whole 5 years. If he has some success the end of this year and next he may decide to pass the reins over to GW (if he's still around). Just my opinion.

dmek25 · 12-09-2005, 03:08 PM

i also think coach gibbs will fulfill the contract.over the last 20 years or so just about the only thing that has been constant with our redskins has been joe gibbs word

irish · 12-09-2005, 03:10 PM

Whether the team is turned around or not, he's gone when the contract is complete.

VTSkins897 · 12-09-2005, 03:14 PM

no way he retires after this season. he'll pull at least 3 and i cud see him sticking out the entire 5 yrs.

JoeRedskin · 12-09-2005, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by irish

Whether the team is turned around or not, he's gone when the contract is complete.

While I agree this is a more likely event than Gibbs leaving early, I would not be surprised if he stayed past the 5 years if he felt the job was close but incomplete. He may stay on as Team President or some such capacity.

The man hates to lose and does not concede defeat easily (remember the Giants game? He went for the TD late rather than kick an easy meaningless field goal to avoid the shut out - I thought that spoke volumes about the man).

SmootSmack · 12-09-2005, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

While I agree this is a more likely event than Gibbs leaving early, I would not be surprised if he stayed past the 5 years if he felt the job was close but incomplete. He may stay on as Team President or some such capacity.

The man hates to lose and does not concede defeat easily (remember the Giants game? He went for the TD late rather than kick an easy meaningless field goal to avoid the shut out - I thought that spoke volumes about the man).

I think after his 5 years as coach, he'll still stay with the team in a front office capacity (probably President) indefinitely. Even it just becomes a figurehead role he'll still be a part of this franchise. He is a part-owner right?

JoeRedskin · 12-09-2005, 04:08 PM

I know Gibbs was a part owner of Atlanta before he came back. I didn't think he owned part of the Skins.

MTK · 12-09-2005, 04:10 PM

He had to sell his part of the Falcons to come back.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1702079

onlydarksets · 12-09-2005, 04:21 PM

Can a coach be an owner of their team in the NFL?

Gibbs is here for 5, unless by some miracle we win the Super Bowl in the next two years. If we are on the right track (i.e., playoff bound, good cap numbers, relatively young players) , I don't see him staying any longer than his contract. He'll be 68 by then, so I'm not sure that he'll still want to put up with the stress.

Schneed10 · 12-09-2005, 04:31 PM

Joe Gibbs is a very rare breed in the NFL these days, he feels strong loyalty to his team. He genuinely feels that he owes the fans every opportunity to take the team back to the super bowl. It is definitely not in his nature to walk out on an agreement, even in an age when it has become so common to terminate these non-guaranteed contracts before their completion.

Gibbs will honor the entire contract because he feels like he owes it to the fans for caring so much, owes it to Dan Snyder for giving him the opportunity, owes it to his players to stick with them, and owes it to himself to show he can be great again.

Joe Gibbs is one of the few good guys left in sports, that's why he'll be here the whole 5 years.

JDESKIN · 12-09-2005, 05:57 PM

No way does he leave after this year.. I think he stays for all 5 years of his contract..

Bozzy · 12-09-2005, 06:00 PM

I think Gibbs will be here for the full 5 year deal, and maybe 2-3 after that.

Big C · 12-09-2005, 09:53 PM

gibbs will definitely be back next year. he looks like he is having fun to me. and i saw something the other day that said he was commited

Skins fan 44 · 12-10-2005, 03:02 AM

Oh no this cant be true. I sure hope not. scarasim

The NASCAR team does not need him with them just winning a championship. I would think he would be ready for another championship lets hope the next one comes in football. He is not going to leave the team like this. He has too much respect for the organization and I am sure he relizes that if he left now the organization would be going back just like when all the other coaches left. He will leave us in better shape than he did the last time. Lets hope.

It is still great to see him back on the sidelines wearing the R hat.

offiss · 12-10-2005, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I really think Gibbs will be here for the full 5 years of his deal. He's commited to turning this thing around.

I agree, no way he walks before his 5 years are up unless he wins a SB.

12-09-2005, 03:07 PM	#16
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Re: Here we go again: rumor of Gibbs walking away I really think Gibbs is committed to winning here. In no way would i see him leaving after this season. Of course, its not as fun as it used to be w/ the media scrutiny and a little bit of unrealistic expectations. On the other hand, i'm not sure i see him staying the whole 5 years. If he has some success the end of this year and next he may decide to pass the reins over to GW (if he's still around). Just my opinion.

12-09-2005, 03:08 PM	#17
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Here we go again: rumor of Gibbs walking away i also think coach gibbs will fulfill the contract.over the last 20 years or so just about the only thing that has been constant with our redskins has been joe gibbs word

12-09-2005, 03:10 PM	#18
irish Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,575	Re: Here we go again: rumor of Gibbs walking away Whether the team is turned around or not, he's gone when the contract is complete.

12-09-2005, 03:14 PM	#19
VTSkins897 Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 41 Posts: 890	Re: Here we go again: rumor of Gibbs walking away no way he retires after this season. he'll pull at least 3 and i cud see him sticking out the entire 5 yrs.

12-09-2005, 04:08 PM	#22
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: Here we go again: rumor of Gibbs walking away I know Gibbs was a part owner of Atlanta before he came back. I didn't think he owned part of the Skins.

12-09-2005, 04:10 PM	#23
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,545	Re: Here we go again: rumor of Gibbs walking away He had to sell his part of the Falcons to come back. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=1702079

12-09-2005, 04:21 PM	#24
onlydarksets Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: all up in your business Posts: 2,693	Re: Here we go again: rumor of Gibbs walking away Can a coach be an owner of their team in the NFL? Gibbs is here for 5, unless by some miracle we win the Super Bowl in the next two years. If we are on the right track (i.e., playoff bound, good cap numbers, relatively young players) , I don't see him staying any longer than his contract. He'll be 68 by then, so I'm not sure that he'll still want to put up with the stress.

12-09-2005, 04:31 PM	#25
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,423	Re: Here we go again: rumor of Gibbs walking away Joe Gibbs is a very rare breed in the NFL these days, he feels strong loyalty to his team. He genuinely feels that he owes the fans every opportunity to take the team back to the super bowl. It is definitely not in his nature to walk out on an agreement, even in an age when it has become so common to terminate these non-guaranteed contracts before their completion. Gibbs will honor the entire contract because he feels like he owes it to the fans for caring so much, owes it to Dan Snyder for giving him the opportunity, owes it to his players to stick with them, and owes it to himself to show he can be great again. Joe Gibbs is one of the few good guys left in sports, that's why he'll be here the whole 5 years.

12-09-2005, 05:57 PM	#26
JDESKIN Camp Scrub Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 27	Re: Here we go again: rumor of Gibbs walking away No way does he leave after this year.. I think he stays for all 5 years of his contract..

12-09-2005, 06:00 PM	#27
Bozzy The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Columbia, MD Age: 44 Posts: 1,034	Re: Here we go again: rumor of Gibbs walking away I think Gibbs will be here for the full 5 year deal, and maybe 2-3 after that.

12-09-2005, 09:53 PM	#28
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	Re: Here we go again: rumor of Gibbs walking away gibbs will definitely be back next year. he looks like he is having fun to me. and i saw something the other day that said he was commited __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

12-10-2005, 03:02 AM	#29
Skins fan 44 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brazil, IN Age: 54 Posts: 883	Re: Here we go again: rumor of Gibbs walking away Oh no this cant be true. I sure hope not. scarasim The NASCAR team does not need him with them just winning a championship. I would think he would be ready for another championship lets hope the next one comes in football. He is not going to leave the team like this. He has too much respect for the organization and I am sure he relizes that if he left now the organization would be going back just like when all the other coaches left. He will leave us in better shape than he did the last time. Lets hope. It is still great to see him back on the sidelines wearing the R hat. __________________ HTTR!

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