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my 2 cents:

a little disappointed but i think it was time....

i hope gregg will take over

i hope al stays to run the offense (although i don't think [I]both[/I] these things happening is realistic)

i hope kirk olividotti (linebacker coach) will at least be considered to take over the defense

i hope campbell is still the man!

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From the Skins site:

"Gibbs will remain part of the Redskins family and serve as a special advisor to owner Daniel M. Snyder."

That, at least, is good news. I think this probably means he will help find his own replacements and, hopefully, be Danny Boy's "football conscience".

I remember the euphoria from 4 years ago when Gibbs announced his return. This is just as unexpected but, unfortunately, I feel the opposite of euphoria.

God help us all.

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[QUOTE=mheisig;404158][URL="http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7648730"]Redskins coach Gibbs resigning today[/URL]

According to that, Gibbs will stay on as a "special adviser" to Snyder. Whatever that means.

There will also be a news conference at 3:00PM.[/QUOTE]That means he'll sit in Snyder's suite once or twice a year and explain some of the finer details of coaching throughout the game. So, basically, nothing.

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What ??!!!...say it ain't so Joe....this is more sad news for the fans and team.

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[QUOTE=ArtMonkDrillz;404162]That means he'll sit in Snyder's suite once or twice a year and explain some of the finer details of coaching throughout the game. So, basically, nothing.[/QUOTE]

I suppose it could be a good thing, depending on how it works out. What Snyder probably needed all along was an experienced, mature adviser to tell him when he's goofing up.

I guess we'll see how much water it really holds.

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What a hellish season for these guys. I mean really, what other turmoil could they possible be forced to go through?

Maybe we should just line all 53 of the guys up and give them a swift kick in the nuts to really round out the season's torture.

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[QUOTE=Daseal;404120]Personally, I'm happy about it. I want a younger ambitious coach. Gibbs helped stabilize the franchise a bit, but didn't build too much for the future. We can finally get back to normal discussion here and have people say their feelings.[/QUOTE]

Just recieved a phone call from a friend he said he heard speculation that we were interested in Pete Carroll, I believe he said he heard it on Mike and Mike, not positive on that though.

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Time for that clause in GW's contract; he gets $1 mil if Snyder hires anyone else.

While Joe leaving disappoints me, a part of me is happy for him & the org. that he went out on a high note. We're all looking forward to 08, but I can't help but think JLC knew what he was talking about when he said that the D might be in more trouble next year after the loss of ST, Rogers & Rocky (though now the word is he'll be back for the opener), and that the end of this year they were playing on emotion. In some ways I could see 08 as a tough year, and I would hate for Joe to go through that. He has to be drained after this season, so let him walk away on his terms.

He's made the organization respectable again & laid the foundation for future succes. Hire GW & keep Al & we should be in good shape.

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Goodbye Coach Gibbs. Thanks for all you've done.

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Yeah Hogtimus, it was M&M speculating. I [b]HATE[/b] that move.

Freddy: this is interesting -- Mort said there is no such clause in GWill's contract.

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[QUOTE=HOGTIMUS PRIME;404169]Just recieved a phone call from a friend he said he heard speculation that we were interested in Pete Carroll, I believe he said he heard it on Mike and Mike, not positive on that though.[/QUOTE]

If Snyder can't learn the lesson about hiring college coaches into the NFL from everyone else who has tried it, this organization is royally screwed.

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[quote=HOGTIMUS PRIME;404169]Just recieved a phone call from a friend he said he heard speculation that we were interested in Pete Carroll, I believe he said he heard it on Mike and Mike, not positive on that though.[/quote]

I just heard that segment and it was pure speculation by Mike & Mike. They were talking about how Snyder likes to make a splash with Head Coach signings and just started throwing names out there. They mentioned Carroll, Cowher, and a few others, but they had no concrete info.

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I'll bet the team announces GWilliams is the new coach within a week.

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This REALLY SUCKS! Its hard to believe right now we will NEVER see Joe on the sidelines again. BIG BUMMER!

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i,m not shocked at all by this cause he had to go thru quite a bit this year..
i just hope they hire within to keep this together best they can.

thanks joe for coming back and giving it another go now it,s synder who i,m worried about now. i don,t want a college coach.

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my heart sunk, too.... I had hoped one more year...

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Boy, never a dull moment being a Redskins fan.

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[QUOTE=mheisig;404126]Change can be good, but it isn't seamless. Very rarely does a brand new coach come into an organization and have them ultra-competitive the same season.

2008 could be a long, long season.[/QUOTE]
Wade Phillips on line one to speak to you.. Jon Gruden is on hold..

Seriously, I had turned the corner a little bit on my "Joe must go" stance, but I'm not heartbroken. I just hope we keep Saunders as the primary playcaller.

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[quote=freddyg12;404172]Time for that clause in GW's contract; he gets $1 mil if Snyder hires anyone else.
[/quote]

Chris Mortenson just stated on Mike & Mike that an official in the Redskins organization said that statement is untrue. So either it's an "under the table" kind of deal, or it doesn't exist.

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[QUOTE=Southpaw;404178]I just heard that segment and it was pure speculation by Mike & Mike. They were talking about how Snyder likes to make a splash with Head Coach signings and just started throwing names out there. They mentioned Carroll, Cowher, and a few others, but they had no concrete info.[/QUOTE]

You would think they'd preface that by saying "This is all pure speculation."

The media has wandered so far from sensible reporting to sensationalism that it's hardly worth getting the information any more.

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Joe, I miss you already.

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Well, we'll see if Gibbs II has actually rebuilt the infrastructure of the team into a winning organization. My feeling is that he left one year too soon. Hopefully, I am wrong.

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[QUOTE=mheisig;404187]You would think they'd preface that by saying "This is all pure speculation."

The media has wandered so far from sensible reporting to sensationalism that it's hardly worth getting the information any more.[/QUOTE]

M&M are not reporters. They are commentators. Big difference.

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Very sad news for Redskins fans everywhere. It feels like the end of Camelot where we always had hope of good things to come.

Thanks for the memories Coach Gibbs.

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[quote=Daseal;404176]Yeah Hogtimus, it was M&M speculating. I [B]HATE[/B] that move.

Freddy: this is interesting -- Mort said there is no such clause in GWill's contract.[/quote]

Really? I remember the clause when he was re-signed a couple years back. Maybe it expired? That's the only thing I can think of, I'm positive it was at least reported that he had such a clause a couple years ago.

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Back to square one. We're FUCKED!!!

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If the new coach isnt someone who was formerly with the redskins, I am vehemently opposed.

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Everybody needs to chill the hell out. I would bet that Snyder will do the right thing and give GW the job. GW is ready. And if we keep Saunders the offense will be just fine.

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WOW. This really puts the exclamation point on the 2007 season.

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[quote=The Zimmermans;404200]If the new coach isnt someone who was formerly with the redskins, I am vehemently opposed.[/quote]

What about Russ Grimm??

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[QUOTE=skinsfan69;404201]Everybody needs to chill the hell out. I would bet that Snyder will do the right thing and give GW the job. GW is ready. And if we keep Saunders the offense will be just fine.[/QUOTE]

GW is another Richie Petitbone. They need Cam Cameron and offensive mind, forget about what happened in Miami.

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[QUOTE=SFREDSKIN;404198]Back to square one. We're FUCKED!!![/QUOTE]

Hudson? Is that you??

[IMG]http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h140/Jeremy_neale/hudson6ho.jpg[/IMG]

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[QUOTE=skinsfan69;404206]What about Russ Grimm??[/QUOTE]Now there's an interesting guy to consider.

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[quote=mheisig;404210]Hudson? Is that you??

[IMG]http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h140/Jeremy_neale/hudson6ho.jpg[/IMG][/quote]

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA GOOD PULL !!!!

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[QUOTE=SFREDSKIN;404209]GW is another Richie Petitbone. They need Cam Cameron and offensive mind, forget about what happened in Miami.[/QUOTE]

That's officially the dumbest idea on this thread so far.

Who in the hell wants a guy who went 1-15 (and the 1 win was in OT against the abysmal Ravens) in his first season? Hardly a single player on that team had even a modicum of respect for Cameron. Most of them kept their mouths shut to avoid going off on a rant about the guy.

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Well, you knew he was going to leave at some point. I like continuity...I'm all for Greg Williams becoming the head coach and Saunders staying on as the leader of the O.

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Man this sucks! I just feel it's too soon for Joe Gibbs to step down. Please, let us not have another 15 years of suckville!

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For what we are likely to pay for whoever it is, i would like him to have a winning record as a HC in this league, with a long track record. So Cowher or Schotti.

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[quote=skinsfan69;404201]Everybody needs to chill the hell out. I would bet that Snyder will do the right thing and give GW the job. GW is ready. And if we keep Saunders the offense will be just fine.[/quote]


Exactly, I'm sure the three of them discussed this before Gibbs ever went public about the whole thing anyway. One announcement will follow the other. I think this season GW grew into his own skin a little bit. He feels a special connection to this team more than any place he's ever been.

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[quote=Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor;404144]It was time for Joe to step down, but I was hoping that he would stay on as President though. I'm said for that because the man knows football even though coaching is over his head. Like Parcells stated earlier this (coaching) is a young man's game. I just hope that we keep Williams or Saunders as HC. I do not want some college coach to come in and changed things in this organization. We need some continuity. I'm hearing that Synder might be tempted to contact Pete Carroll or some high profile name. This would be a huge mistake. ONCE AGAIN, YOU CAN NOT BLAME HIM, HE CAN NOT COACH FOREVER!![/quote]

I agree - I thought he would stick around in the front office. I'm disappointed he is leaving. I think this could be a huge blow.