danbee Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Has NFL passed by Joe Gibbs? Story Tools: Print Email XML John Czarnecki / FOXSports.com Posted: 3 hours ago The magic wand renaissance expected when Joe Gibbs arrived in Washington after the fallout of Steve Spurrier remains a work in progress. Some might even call it a questionable work. The Redskins, in certain games last season, actually weren't as exciting offensively as most of Spurrier's efforts. Last season, Mark Brunell and Washington's offense didn't resemble many of Gibbs' past quarterbacking, deep-ball heroics. Quarterback Mark Brunell became the posterboy of a failed Joe Gibbs offense in Washington in 2004. (Jamie Squire / Getty Images) There is this faith attached to Gibbs because of his Hall of Fame status and three world championships won when the NFC was the game's dominant conference. A lot of that has changed and fans are starting to wonder what strides Gibbs will make this season on top dog Philadelphia. And will they be enough for him to keep on coaching in 2006? At present, the Redskins are mired in one of those off-season workout headaches with one or two of their players complaining to the NFL Players Association about workouts being too physical. But more importantly, they must make some decisions about releasing high-priced offensive players like Rod Gardner and Chad Morton. Gibbs has already run off Lavenerues Coles to the Jets for pint-sized Santana Moss (whose return ability jeopardizes Morton's future). Washington has tried unsuccessfully to trade Gardner, who was a 1,000-yard receiver only three seasons ago. What is questionable about releasing someone like Gardner (and Morton) is that it initially admits a horrible personnel decision and money wasted. Gardner, only 28, remains a very physical receiver and someone who should be able to help several teams. Let's be honest — the Redskins were competitive last season only because of their defense. Ex-Buffalo head coach Gregg Williams did a marvelous job, especially without the services of talented pass rusher LaVar Arrington for much of the season. In Year 2 of Gibbs, the onus is on him and his offense to get the Redskins back into playoff contention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 nice try, but repost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRock Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizzod Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Originally posted by Darock :doh: you stole me thunder.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Originally posted by tizzod you stole me thunder.... Mine as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwebst1 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Wow... I know their main page updates frequently but right now Gibbs and company is on the main page of www.foxsports.com. Check it out. I really, really hope we can prove everyone wrong this year and put up a winning season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucaro Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 "At present, the Redskins are mired in one of those off-season workout headaches with one or two of their players complaining to the NFL Players Association about workouts being too physical." I may be incorrect but is this not a complete fabrication? Isn't the supposed evidence from video footage not complaints? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Originally posted by Bucaro "At present, the Redskins are mired in one of those off-season workout headaches with one or two of their players complaining to the NFL Players Association about workouts being too physical." I may be incorrect but is this not a complete fabrication? Isn't the supposed evidence from video footage not complaints? yeah, we already discussed this article yesterday when it came out. http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=103327 every other teams web site has pictures of their OTA's and their are players are "touching". :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halter91 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 come on! get with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaDRoc Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Originally posted by jwebst1 Wow... I know their main page updates frequently but right now Gibbs and company is on the main page of www.foxsports.com. Check it out. I really, really hope we can prove everyone wrong this year and put up a winning season. No doubt man. Hopefully, all the Skins critics (sadly an infinite amount of people) will eat their words by the end of the season. I hate hearing articles like this, don't people have better things to do than just bashing the Skins??:puke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooksfb Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Have you ever gone back with an old girlfriend only to realize that the reasons you left in the first place are still there? Not only that but she's not as fast, bright, or exciting as your last girl. (NASCAR) Yeah, she's paying you well, but she ain't buying you anything that you can't buy yourself. With friends asking "why?" and doubters saying, "I told you...", the fuse is burning twice as fast and you will blow that much sooner. No, the NFL has not passed by Gibbs. The World is bigger than the NFL and Gibbs has experienced this first hand. To go back to coaching would be equivalent to you going back to the position you had ten years ago. The NFL simply isn't as much fun for him as it used to be. Before his contract expires, Gibbs will bounce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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