Redskins' Gibbs steps down

CNN/SI ^ | Tuesday January 8, 2008

[PurpleMan]

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs resigned as coach and team president of the Washington Redskins on Tuesday, the Associated Press has learned.

A person familiar with Gibbs' decision, speaking on condition of anonymity because the news had not been officially announced, said Gibbs would make his resignation known later Tuesday morning and would discuss it at 3 p.m. news conference.

[PurpleMan]

Sad day for pro football and the organization.

A C-L-A-S-S act.

[Sybeck1]

Man, as a Skins fans I thought he would go another. Maybe Al Sauders?

[mkjessup]

A class act indeed.

I sure hope Dan Snyder managed to lose Steve Spurrier’s number.

[AU72]

Good luck getting anybody of Gibb’s stature to work for Snyder’s team.

[Doogle]

...although a rival,he has always shown class,I prefer to think it was his decision, rather than a force out.

[PurpleMan]

Mark my words. Which ever assistant head coach does not get the job will leave for a head job somewhere else

[ConorMacNessa]

I’ve been a Redskins fan since Eddie LeBaron was the starting QB - sorry to see Gibbs go.

[PurpleMan]

No way a force out. Even Li’l Danny-boy Snyder is smarter than to do that.

[stainlessbanner]

ping

[kevkrom]

I don’t think Gibbs really was planning on staying all that long when he took the job. Look for one of his assistant head coaches to be given the nod as successor — the plan always was to build the system back up, and then turn it over to a younger coach within the system.

[Old Retired Army Guy]

Too bad. I thought he was just one season away from NFC Championship. Don’t blame him though. At his age, he needs a rest.

[EdnaMode]

Aw, how sad. Joe Gibbs is awesome:)I think that Greg Williams should get the job.

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[TexasNative2000]

Class Act, indeed. Too bad his owner isn't.

Don't be surprised if Snyder goes for a big splash . . . . . Jimmie Johnson.

[mainepatsfan]

That’s my guess as well.

[728b]

As a Dallas Cowboy fan Gibbs stepping down is great news! I fear him as an opposing coach and have great respect for him. I hope the skins hire .......... Jethro Bodine to replace him.

[MinuteGal]

What is Gibbs' record this season?

Leni

[4everontheRight]

You could see it on Joe’s face at Saturday’s game. I think he was tired.

[edcoil]

I liked Chris Hamburger “55” great line backer.

[Badeye]

Wow. Didn’t see this coming, figured making the playoffs would be something to build upon next year.