Blast from the Past: Gibbs Takes Over in D.C.

Yahoo Sports ^ | 1/7/04

[leadpenny]

According to Sid Rosenburg, the Sports guy on the Imus in the Morning program, the Redskins are set to make an announcement today that the former Redskins Coach will be returning to be the new head coach.

Update:

Just a week after Steve Spurrier called it quits, the Washington Redskins have a new coach – their old one. Joe Gibbs agreed Wednesday to take charge of the struggling franchise. Gibbs coached the team from 1981-92, winning three Super Bowls along the way before resigning to pursue a career with his own NASCAR team. [link to source]

[leadpenny]

I've looked around the web and today's edition of the Washington Times and found nothing to confirm this story. Also did a search on FR.

Admin Moderator, I know this is sports and I'm not even a football fan, but this would be really big news if it happens. It would have major implications for NASCAR, imo.

[VMI70]

...and bring back Bobby Beathard as DPP. He and Gibbs were a great team.

[The G Man]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=surprisesurpris&prov=cnnsi&type=lgns

[leadpenny]

Thank you.

[ABG(anybody but Gore)]

I'll believe it when I see it. Gibbs seems rather happy doing the NASCAR thing, and I can't imagine him putting up with Steinbrenner Jr.

[CurlyBill]

There's an article here in the Washington Post about it this morning. It basically says that they are in discussions, but the fact that Gibbs is talking to them would lead me to believe that this will probably be a done deal very soon.

[leadpenny]

That was my thought. I always felt that he left because he couldn't stand the previous ego-maniac owner who's name escapes me at the moment.

[BlackRazor]

I've looked around the web and today's edition of the Washington Times and found nothing to confirm this story. Also did a search on FR.

This was a major topic of discussion on ESPN Radio this morning. Chris Mortensen has confirmed that the story "has legs", and mentioned that multiple reporters have told him the announcement may be imminent.

[holdmuhbeer]

that would be great, i could start pulling for the redskins again.

[leadpenny]

The WT has an earlier deadline, I believe, and their story was that Jimmy Johnson was being courted.

[leadpenny]

Ya know, it probably is a story on local DC TV also, but I just can't watch those clowns. Didn't know there WAS ESPN radio.

[billb]

The Redskins are the most valuable franchise and one of the most profitable in the NFL, even with their dismal record for last few years believe it or not. With that Snyder can put up enough money to make even Gibbs sit, heel and bark on command.

Go Iggles!

[cardinal4]

...and bring back Bobby Beathard as DPP. He and Gibbs were a great team.

Yep, just keep Charlie Casserly away. Ill never forgive him for Heath Shuler.

[LetsRok]

Gibbs will fail. He may have been a good coach 10 years ago, but the game of football has passed him by. The same thing happened to Chuch Noll in Pittsburgh. The game passed him by and he didn't leave until the he took the Steelers down with him.

[G.Mason]

Thanks for the post, and thanks for the steer G Man.

[glm]

Norv Turner wanted heath. Charlie wanted the QB that went to Tampa. I can't think of his name. A big guy that was more successful than Heath. I never liked Heath.

[jeterisagod]

I can't access it here at work, but the original story is on CBS Sports' website. They're reporting that he has already agreed to sign and that they will name former Bills' coach Gregg Williams as Defensive Coordinator.

[commish]

Actually Gibbs style of ball is the type that never goes out of style. THe problem might lie in the fact that the players attitudes are different, and he may have trouble "connecting" with them. But his style of play is the key to success with any team.

Everyone is enamored with the run around the field and throw wild passes everywhere quarterbacks these days, but look at most of the teams that have won the Super Bowl for the last 40 years. When you get down to it, Good solid running game, Strong Pocket Passer, smothering Defence. you put that on the field and you will win.

[JusPasenThru]

Great tagline.

As a die-hard Redskins fan, I hope the rumor bears true.

If I were Gibbs, I would have a "no-meddling" clause with Dan "yes I suck" Snyder.

[leadpenny]

Isn't there a Senate seat opening up in NC? He could walk into that.