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Redskins' Gibbs steps down
CNN/SI ^ | Tuesday January 8, 2008

Posted on 01/08/2008 6:17:04 AM PST by 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.

(Excerpt) Read more at sportsillustrated.cnn.com ...


TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: coach; joegibbs; nfl; redskins; retirement
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To: Pharmboy

ping


61 posted on 01/08/2008 11:18:01 AM PST by thefactor
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To: Moose4
Have you heard something about John Fox? The word I'm hearing, as late as last night, is that the Panthers are fine with him for now.

The only way Fox was leaving is if he quit to take a job with the Giants, and since Coughlin's not getting fired, I think John Fox will be the Panthers' coach next year.
62 posted on 01/08/2008 11:20:27 AM PST by The Pack Knight (Duty, Honor, Country.)
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To: JZelle

I’d put the Skins on the short list of places Cowher might end up eventually, mainly because they can afford him.

The other places I could see are the Dolphins (less likely now with Parcells), the Falcons, or the Ravens (with the Newsome connection). If the Wade Phillips doesn’t stay with the Cowboys long-term, that’s a possibility, and I could even see him going back where he started with the Browns at some point.


63 posted on 01/08/2008 11:25:00 AM PST by The Pack Knight (Duty, Honor, Country.)
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To: Moose4

I had season tickets in the mid-80’s. It was a blast! Even the supposed “bad boy” Dexter Manley looks classy compared to some of the thugs in uniform these days. I was also a huge fan of Art Monk, he was the hardest working man in the NFL.


64 posted on 01/08/2008 11:30:36 AM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: The Pack Knight

Greg Williams was hired to take over, whether he stays is another question.

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/2008/01/bye_joe.html


65 posted on 01/08/2008 11:54:33 AM PST by Perdogg (Fred Thompson - John Bolton 2008)
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To: PurpleMan

Bill Cowher?


66 posted on 01/08/2008 11:57:01 AM PST by normy (Don't take it personally, just take it seriously.)
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To: Perdogg
He's always been the heir apparent. I've liked what he's done with the defense there, but I know a lot of Bills fans who hate the guy.

Short of bringing Marty back, Williams is probably their best bet, assuming they can keep him. He'll probably have an offer or two come his way this offseason.

I'm definitely not sold on the prospect of Al Saunders as a head coach. I see "Norv Turner Redux" written all over that idea. I'm more comfortable losing him to another team than seeing him in the top job.
67 posted on 01/08/2008 12:02:32 PM PST by The Pack Knight (Duty, Honor, Country.)
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To: normy

From WaPo SPorts Writer Jason La Canfora’s blog,

“I spoke to a source who knows Cerrato [GM] well who said he believes it will be Bill Cowher. He thinks that Cowher will get the keys to the kingdom and become the first $10-million coach, or in that range. “


68 posted on 01/08/2008 12:04:05 PM PST by PurpleMan
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To: PurpleMan

‘Skins seem like a good fit for Cowher.


69 posted on 01/08/2008 12:10:17 PM PST by normy (Don't take it personally, just take it seriously.)
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To: thefactor

Surprise here...


70 posted on 01/08/2008 12:40:27 PM PST by Pharmboy (Democrats lie because they must.)
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To: Sybeck1; mkjessup

Calling Dennis Green.......Dennis Green pick up on the house phone, please.........


71 posted on 01/08/2008 1:00:10 PM PST by Red Badger ( We don't have science, but we do have consensus.......)
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To: Red Badger

oh God, not that, please. Call Buddy Ryan first. LOL


72 posted on 01/08/2008 1:06:25 PM PST by mkjessup (Hunter-Bolton '08 !! Patriots who will settle for nothing less than *Victory* in the War on Terror!)
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To: mkjessup; Red Badger

Don’t start with Jerry Glanville lol.


73 posted on 01/08/2008 1:13:06 PM PST by Sybeck1 (McCain or Huckabee will never see my support at the ballot box)
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To: Sybeck1

Oh noooooo, it’s almost time for dinner!

Maybe Don Shula could be enticed to come out of retirement?


74 posted on 01/08/2008 1:16:11 PM PST by mkjessup (Hunter-Bolton '08 !! Patriots who will settle for nothing less than *Victory* in the War on Terror!)
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To: The Pack Knight

If they don’t bring Saunders back they might as well trade Campbell.

I don’t really see what they get with Cowher (149-90-1) and I don’t see him getting along with Snyder.


75 posted on 01/08/2008 3:33:34 PM PST by Perdogg (Fred Thompson - John Bolton 2008)
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To: Perdogg
That's true. Cowher will probably only take a job that gives him near-total control over the organization. That probably rules out the Cowboys, come to think of it.

I think they want to keep Saunders, but I'm not sure if that happens in the current market if Greg Williams is head coach.

Campbell was steadily improving until the injury, so I'd hate to see him go. Under Gibbs, Redskins football was never about the quarterback, but that may well change depending on who the OC is next year. Until that's settled, it's hard to tell what they're going to want in a quarterback.
76 posted on 01/08/2008 3:41:32 PM PST by The Pack Knight (Duty, Honor, Country.)
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To: The Pack Knight; Allegra; big'ol_freeper; TrueKnightGalahad; blackie; Larry Lucido; Diplomat; ...
Re: I’d put the Skins on the short list of places Cowher might end up...

I had the same thought when I first heard Gibbs was gone... As a Cowboys' Fan, I would rather they hire someone I can really hate. Someone like Buddy Ryan.

77 posted on 01/08/2008 4:39:56 PM PST by Bender2 ("I've got a twisted sense of humor, and everything amuses me." RAH Beyond this Horizon)
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To: Bender2

Is Buddy Ryan still alive?


78 posted on 01/08/2008 5:50:08 PM PST by Howie66 (To the RAT Party: How can I question your patriotism? You have none, so what's your point?)
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To: Bender2


I may have to work for my momma ...
but I'm voting for Obama!!!
79 posted on 01/08/2008 11:16:27 PM PST by Liberty Valance (Keep a simple manner for a happy life :o)
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To: Perdogg

That is 1-2 in the playoffs, not 2-1


80 posted on 01/09/2008 3:32:52 PM PST by F. dAnconia (We say: "It is, therefore, I want it. They say: "I want it, therefore it is")
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