JimmiJo Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 ES COVERAGE: Gibbs' Next Day Presser (SEASON FINAL) 01/07/08 :helmet: Here we are at the end of it all for the 2007 season. After a dramatic run to get to the playoffs the team fell in the Wildcard round of the playoffs, ending the season before we were all ready. Still, the end is here and we have but one last chore until we put it in storage - the Joe Gibbs season final press conference. Not sure what we will hear today, other than how proud Gibbs is of the team this year. I can guarantee that he will be asked about returning next year. I don't know of anyone who expects him to do anything but return. I'm sure he will be asked about personnel and assistants to try and determine who they may intend to keep. I'm not sure how much we will learn but you never know. So while we wait I am curious about two things. What are your thoughts on the season just ended? Will your ES time reduce significantly over the next few months unless and until something happens? As always I am standing by for proposed questions. :helmet: AUDIO To listen to Coach Gibbs' press conference click HERE :helmet: Well that was an eye-opener for sure. There were two bits of news that came out of today. Just two things. There were interesting things regarding players and process and free agents and wrap-up and more. But only two things anyone will be talking about: 1. For the first time in four years since he returned, Coach Gibbs would not commit to fulfilling his contract. 2. He seemed to intimate that the starting quarterback job could be open for competition. Gibbs in his opening statement said the following about his status: “Dan [snyder] and I have had very little time to get started on our discussions. Mainly because I snuck off yesterday and went home. Wanted to see grandchildren. Back at 2:30 this afternoon. Always sit and talk and go into things. [Dan and I] will be doing that this evening and going forward. Everybody’s situation taken into context here, including mine and my future here. [We will go] hot and heavy tonight. Will continue, when we get something hashed out, we’ll give it to you.” On follow-up (and when reminded that he has always said that he intends to fulfill his contract) Gibbs said: “I think my statement there is pretty good. Dan and I sit down and go through that. That’s been my answer the whole way. Each year you sit down and talk about it. My part of it, we need to have a good discussion on it.” Gibbs was then asked about 10 different related questions as the press tried to get some context on his statement. I can tell you that there was some real surprise amongst the press. It is funny that I joked with a writer before hand that is Gibbs gave anything less than his stock answer he would create a media storm. Gibbs knows this by the way, even to the extent that last year when he was just a little less than clear he came in and asked about five of us the best way to respond. We gave him the answer that he has used since (before today) and that he has referenced, “I fully intend to fulfill my contract.” Gibbs has been adamant in his answer to this question for the two years I have been showing up here. This is no mistaken departure or a game with the media. He knows that this is going to stir up conjecture until answered. Gibbs mentioned that the press was going to ask him 25 more times about this. He was wrong. He will be asked 250 times or more until he says something one way or the other. The statement was generic enough that it is hard to conjecture what he will do with any conviction. I glanced through the thread and noticed some concern by some of you, and others saying that they think he will come back. My feelings are that this is a big deal. My sense is this is one of two things 1. Leverage on an extension 2. He is leaving as coach I really can’t pick which of the two I think it is, but I am pretty sure it is one of them. I don’t believe we hear later in the week that he will return with no change to his contract. Wow. The other news is that Gibbs seemed to intimate that there could be a quarterback competition coming up. Let me go out on a limb and say that if Collins stays there WILL be a quarterback competition. Let me tell you why: Collins played very well to guide the team to the playoffs. Some would argue (me) better that Campbell; more consistent and with better results consistently. I know, I know. Some of you are ready to shoot me. But that is how I see it. Collins yesterday in speaking of his free agent status said that he likes it here, but that he would like an opportunity to start. My theory is that the team will offer Collins a deal and commit to giving him an opportunity to compete for the starter’s job. This doesn’t mean that he wins the starter’s job, only that he has an opportunity to compete for it. I believed this more strongly towards the end of the presser when Gibbs said that re-signing Collins is a priority. Other Stuff The following players are getting surgeries of some sort (most ‘scopes): • Alexander - right ankle, scope • Blades - left knee, scope meniscus tear • Fox - scope on left knee • Griffin - right knee, scope • McIntosh - ACL reconstruction, Bubba feels like, he’ll be back and ready for the start of the season. • Yoder - scope The following players are unrestricted free agents: • Derrick Frost • Ethan Albright • Ryan Boschetti • Mark Brunell • Todd Collins • Jason Fabini • Randall Godfrey • David Macklin • Pearson Prioleau • Mike Pucillo • Reche Caldwell • Keenan McCardell • Rock Cartwright • Brian Kozlowski • Omar Stoutmire • Rick DeMulling Ok, so now begins Gibbs-watch 2008. We are on Day 1. I wanted to tell you how great the year was and how I am going to take some time off, but I fear I may be out here sooner rather than later. :helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hey JimmiJo What was said to the team after the game on saturday? Thanks P.S. I will still be on here everyday seeing whats going on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmiJo Posted January 7, 2008 Author Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hey JimmiJo What was said to the team after the game on saturday?Thanks P.S. I will still be on here everyday seeing whats going on... See what I can find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 See what I can find out. Thanks alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Please tell Gibbs a heartfelt thank you from this fan. As far as coming onto ES, I'll probably be in and out until the draft and FA near. That, or I'll post everyday like I normally do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD5 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Nice work JJ.....will be here all offseason....regardless of news or not. Can you please ask Joe if he thought the difference yesterday was both the offensive and defensive line strength of Seattle? We couldn't generate a pass rush......and we couldn't stop one either. Does he have any ideas on how to attack this? Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsOrlando Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Just ask him to stay!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kleese Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 JJ... Gibbs is entering his 5th year of a 5 year deal: 1. Does he have any thoughts about NOT coming back next year? 2. Does he view next year as his last? I doubt he'd really answer either of those, but I think those are two very important questions. Oh, and to answer YOUR question... my time at ES dwindles in the off-season. I check everyday no matter what, but my posts become less frequent for two reasons: 1. Unlike many of you, I do love teams in other sports (Oklahoma basketball season ticket holder, Cleveland Cavs, Cincy Reds)-- I subscribe to the packages in each of those sports and consider myself a basketball and baseball lover. So, during spring and summer, I'm pretty distracted-- last late spring/early summer was awesome with the Cavs going to the Finals. 2. It's the OFF-season. Except on those rare days when something actually happens, I have very little to say.......if you can believe that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RammsteinSkins Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 HE'S LATE....:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 HE'S LATE....:laugh: Ye ....is it just me or did the other mon pressers start at 4:45? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RammsteinSkins Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Ye ....is it just me or did the other mon pressers start at 4:45?they do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD5 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Also.....any consideration given to possibly running between the tackles at halftime? It seemed Seattle was too quick on the corners.....and our running game was impotent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewAgeSkins Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 how about being on time for a change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Now Coach is really late........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Skins Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 JJ, can you ask him if he's looking at any positions to improve through the draft or FA in the offseason. Though I doubt he'll answer them directly... Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsMaster88 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Just started on redskins.com link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hes on..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD5 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Did they prepare for the loud noise.....by cranking loud music over the speakers all week during practice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskins59 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Well, sounds like he won't be retiring, which is good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinslove<3 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 we are the greatest fans!!!!:applause: he mentioned the sendoffs and welcome homes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hailtotheskins69 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 damn, i missed the press conference!!! did he say anything about next year and campbell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THUNDERDOME Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 He said Bubba thinks Rocky will be ready for the start of next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Coach just said that Bubba Tyer expects Rocky McIntosh to be ready for next year's opener!!!! :applause: :applause: :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 damn, i missed the press conference!!! did he say anything about next year and campbell? Just started a few minutes ago he was 20 min late............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HapHaszard Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 You guys were great this year. I know the team appreciated it. Gibbs sure did. This isn't the only time he has said something about you all being there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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