What's Joe Gibbs' Job?

[RobH4413]

Just curious... It's the offseason and I need something to talk about:

few questions for the forum

1) What is he actually doing during the season? (anyone have any insight?)

2) How long is he going to stay? (does he even need to?)

3) Is Daniel Snyder a good owner? (we've heard it from the media "spends to much" blah blah... but has Dan snyder finally proven a himself)


4) Who's our competition in 07? (honestly who will beat us next year?... in my opinion no-one in the NFC east)

[hooskins]

Good question I was wondering, bc I am assuming that Sanders will take a big role in the offensive this year. I do not know where it leaves Gibbs, beside a moral leader. I am not saying that having Gibbs is bad. Believe me I love having Gibbs, it brings life back to the team. But it is interesting trying to see how everything will fit.

[Bozzy]

Gibbs is just the head coach... Al Saunders runs the offense and Gregg Williams runs the defense.

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by Bozzy

Gibbs is just the head coach... Al Saunders runs the offense and Gregg Williams runs the defense.

what's included in head coach? just a title?

[Bozzy]

he's the leader. the big guy. the head honcho. the big cheese.

Oversees everything and make sure everybody does their job... and helps keep the moral of the team positive.

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by Bozzy

he's the leader. the big guy. the head honcho. the big cheese.

Oversees everything and make sure everybody does their job... and helps keep the moral of the team positive.

One example I did hear was in a particular situation (4th and 2 for example) he makes the call to punt or go for it... and al saunders will call the actual play.

[Bozzy]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

One example I did hear was in a particular situation (4th and 2 for example) he makes the call to punt or go for it... and al saunders will call the actual play.

correct.

[gortiz]

1. calling all the shots, having final say on a major moves, and he is the reason Saunders came here, and G. Williams stayed here.

2. he stays at least 2 more years, if we win it all this year he is gone

3. Snyder is an improving, as of right now, no he is not a good owner, he is an okay owner. 2 playoff appearances in 6 years is not good.

4. OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD - the giants just signed 3 defensive backs, and I'm sure it is in retaliation for our WR signings, they will be tough. Eli is only going to get better. Seattle is a good team still. Arizona might be tough if there D can step up and if they get Vernon Davis. Tampa could be strong again, Simms is only going to get better, and I would watch out for the rams, the offense is still there and they got some good defensive players.

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by gortiz

1. calling all the shots, having final say on a major moves, and he is the reason Saunders came here, and G. Williams stayed here.

2. he stays at least 2 more years, if we win it all this year he is gone

3. Snyder is an improving, as of right now, no he is not a good owner, he is an okay owner. 2 playoff appearances in 6 years is not good.

4. OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD - the giants just signed 3 defensive backs, and I'm sure it is in retaliation for our WR signings, they will be tough. Eli is only going to get better. Seattle is a good team still. Arizona might be tough if there D can step up and if they get Vernon Davis. Tampa could be strong again, Simms is only going to get better, and I would watch out for the rams, the offense is still there and they got some good defensive players.

we did set a record for playoff crappy-ness. Worst offensive outing ever in a playoff game. We had zero, no offense... now with a boosted receiving corps and a potential superstar QB... with weapons like portis, cooley, moss, sellers, the list goes on. Our defense will be better w/ the addition of Arch. + carter. No-one in the NFC will beat us. Going 5-1 last year with a team everyone can agree is not as talented as this years team. We'll go 6-0 in NFC east.

[soccercycbk]

[QUOTE=gortiz]
4. OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD - the giants just signed 3 defensive backs, and I'm sure it is in retaliation for our WR signings, they will be tough.


All the Giants have done is add depth to their secondary, they still don't have three good enough corners to match up with our receivers in a spread formation or even a 2 wr set. Santana will burn any single coverage. The Giants signed Madison, who is the most noteworthy. But he is aging and might struggle if he plays #1. McQuarters can be a good nickel corner, his upside is that he is a good special teams kick returner. However beyond that none of the other secondary positions the Giants have just added are anything to worry about. Quentin Harris played in every game for the 3rdseason in a row for Card's and had only 21 tackles (16 solo), three passes defensed...i'm so scared. And Bell, the other corner they signed has never started a game. Enough said.

[Bozzy]

It's pretty old school to for a head coach not to call the offense nor defense... but of course back then, it wasn't a coordinator calling the plays either, it was the QB.

[Winskins]

Joe Gibbs essentially runs the team. More importantly, though, he makes the team run smoothly and efficiently. A case example, Randle-El is being courted by MANY different teams, but at 12:05 he gets a call from Joe Gibbs personally. Randle-El is impressed. BUT, what impresses Randle-El more?...Joe Gibbs asks to speak with Randle-El's wife. It is the little things that Joe Gibbs does, but essentially he makes the Redskins a team and instills that something extra that really makes a formidable team.

So, what exactly is Joe Gibbs' job? I cannot answer that...but, what does he do for our team? I would try to put a value on it, but like the Visa commercial goes...it's PRICELESS!

[Master4Caster]

Originally Posted by Winskins

Joe Gibbs essentially runs the team. More importantly, though, he makes the team run smoothly and efficiently.

I like the way Winskins put it! Joe Jackson Gibbs is the president & head coach of the Washington Redskins. He always said his mission was to set up the organization so that it would win on a sustained basis. That means:

• upgraded talent on the field
• upgraded coaching for superior game planning and talent evaluation
• rational salary cap structure.

So to answer your questions:

1. As the leader,he sets the tone, sets the goals, gets everyone, including the front office, moving in the same directions as a cohesive unit. Building teams is a full time effort.
2. He will stay as president for his five year contract. No one ever expected he would coach for those five years. You best believe both Gregg and Al know who's the boss! Gibbs is the only man Snyder respects enough to keep his hands off talent decisions.
3. Daniel Snyder became a good owner the day he hired Joe Gibbs -- and left him alone to remake the team. After the playoffs, Gibbs was asked the reason why the Skins did so well. He listed Daniel Snyder as #1 on his list. Look at how aggressively the Skins moved this offseason. A lot of that credit has to rub off on Snyder.
4. In the NFC East, I worry most about the Giants. Their FA moves are focused on the secondary. Their DBs could be attacked last year, especially if you held off their pass rush. Li'l Eli has more savvy and will be less prone to mistakes. Tiki Barber is the real reason that offense works. I don't know where Phily's head is. Donovan McNabb's interview during super bowl week revealed a lot more damage to the locker room than thought. May take Dr. Phil to fix it. Their FA moves are focused on the line and I can't believe they weren't more aggressive going for a WR (Keyshaun?). They are always a threat if McNabb is healthy and they recover from TO. Could be very tough if Lavar signs with them. Dallas' o-line problem will get a lot better when Flozell Adams returns. The Cowboys could score last season, but weren't consistent. They don't have the talent to keep TO happy, meaning that Owens could both help them and hurt them in a big way.
   
   The Panthers, Jaguars, Bucs & Colts are on the schedule and bear watching.

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by Master4Caster

I like the way Winskins put it! Joe Jackson Gibbs is the president & head coach of the Washington Redskins. He always said his mission was to set up the organization so that it would win on a sustained basis. That means:

• upgraded talent on the field
• upgraded coaching for superior game planning and talent evaluation
• rational salary cap structure.

So to answer your questions:

1. As the leader,he sets the tone, sets the goals, gets everyone, including the front office, moving in the same directions as a cohesive unit. Building teams is a full time effort.
2. He will stay as president for his five year contract. No one ever expected he would coach for those five years. You best believe both Gregg and Al know who's the boss! Gibbs is the only man Snyder respects enough to keep his hands off talent decisions.
3. Daniel Snyder became a good owner the day he hired Joe Gibbs -- and left him alone to remake the team. After the playoffs, Gibbs was asked the reason why the Skins did so well. He listed Daniel Snyder as #1 on his list. Look at how aggressively the Skins moved this offseason. A lot of that credit has to rub off on Snyder.
4. In the NFC East, I worry most about the Giants. Their FA moves are focused on the secondary. Their DBs could be attacked last year, especially if you held off their pass rush. Li'l Eli has more savvy and will be less prone to mistakes. Tiki Barber is the real reason that offense works. I don't know where Phily's head is. Donovan McNabb's interview during super bowl week revealed a lot more damage to the locker room than thought. May take Dr. Phil to fix it. Their FA moves are focused on the line and I can't believe they weren't more aggressive going for a WR (Keyshaun?). They are always a threat if McNabb is healthy and they recover from TO. Could be very tough if Lavar signs with them. Dallas' o-line problem will get a lot better when Flozell Adams returns. The Cowboys could score last season, but weren't consistent. They don't have the talent to keep TO happy, meaning that Owens could both help them and hurt them in a big way.
   
   The Panthers, Jaguars, Bucs & Colts are on the schedule and bear watching.

Granted the dallas o-line will be improved, however the skins offseason aquisitions of andre carter will benifit very well. If you watch the dallas-redskins highlight video.... even wynn gets a sack or two. With carter and Daniels at helm.... good luck my friend. Dallas poses no threat.... i can hear an arguement that NYG will pose a threat... but NYG will have no answer to Williams and his team. Eli may have looked good..... but a rodgers/springs/arch/taylor db backfield will be a challenge to any offense. Especially with the afformentioned DEs breathing down his neck. Good luck bledsoe.... good luck Mcnabb, good luck... ELI... godspeed "rest" of NFC east... you'll certainly need it.

The Washington Redskins will be a force to be reckoned with. Am I violating Tony K rules by saying "Jump on the bandwagon". Maybe So. but the redskins will beat out any competition. Playoffs come and we'll have fine debate going. But for super bowl conteders: Skins, Rams, NYG, Pitt, Colts, & Panters. Other than that.... lets get a 4th trophy.

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

Just curious... It's the offseason and I need something to talk about:

few questions for the forum

1) What is he actually doing during the season? (anyone have any insight?)

2) How long is he going to stay? (does he even need to?)

3) Is Daniel Snyder a good owner? (we've heard it from the media "spends to much" blah blah... but has Dan snyder finally proven a himself)


4) Who's our competition in 07? (honestly who will beat us next year?... in my opinion no-one in the NFC east)

1. He will contribute ideas for the offensive game plan. He will make sure all coaches have what they need and are doing their jobs. He will make sure players understand what is expected of them and perform up to standards. He will report to Dan Snyder. He will interact with the media. On game day, the buck will stop with him on all big decisions like going for it/punting, etc. He will encourage the fans to make their presence felt at home games.

2. He will stay for the duration of his five year contract and yes he needs to. Have we forgotten the the sorry state of affairs under Steve Spurrier already. The only reason that people can suggest that Gibbs might be unnecessary, is that Gibbs is SO NECESSARY.

3. Joe Gibbs seems to think he is a GREAT owner which works for me. All the hate from the media is the result of them needing an antagonist for their simple minded narratives.

4. Parcells will be the biggest threat in the East. Tampa will be tough because of their defense. Seattle is a threat for home field because of their lousy division opponents. The AFC will field a strong slate of teams again as well.