At what point would a skins fan be justified in calling for Gibbs' resignation?

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

Keep in mind, Joe Gibbs's plan for this team was to rebuild the franchise. That is his number one goal. However, he also wanted to find a group of guys he felt could give the redskins the best chance to win now. I think what Gibbs is finding difficult is the fact that while you can go out and get just about any guy you want, it's hard to keep some of the good guys you already have.

I truly believe that the benefits we reap from Gibbs will probably become known after Gibbs steps aside. Not that Gibbs can't make those players win, but that it may take a year or two past Gibbs' contract in order to finish the development.

Again, I think we're just in the age of instant gradification. If it doesn't work right away, we need to trash it all and start all over again. For some who say we need to get a new coach, and I realize it's not many saying that, keep in mind that getting a new head coach means getting a whole new coaching staff (more than likely) and getting rid of players who don't fit the system, etc.....this is something I want this franchise to finally avoid.

Instant gratification? At the beginning of the '07 campaign Gibbs will have two more years left on his contract. So you have to figure, things will have to start cooking real soon for the Redskins.

[memphisskin]

I think the question isn't "Is Gibbs getting the job done" but rather, "Is the franchise in better shape now than before Gibbs took over?"

The answer would have to be yes. We're better across the board, and in fact the frustration that we all feel is fueled by the fact that we believe that the Skins are better.

A skins fan calling for Gibbs' resignation, its a little early for that. I don't want to get back on the coaching carousel. I agree the lack of an offensive identity is a little puzzling and most certainly frustrating, but I like the stability of having Coach Gibbs back.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Instant gratification? At the beginning of the '07 campaign Gibbs will have two more years left on his contract. So you have to figure, things will have to start cooking real soon for the Redskins.

Yes, instant gratification. We have to have fast food, faster cars, faster internet, faster computers.... it's the nature of how people live in these times...especially with the internet where any and all information is a button click away. The NFL is no different. Free agency can instantly transform some teams from last to first...building a team from ground up is not as popular as it once was, but building it from the ground up the right way - I believe - allows a franchise to be good for years to come.

I'd rather not have a Super Bowl season this year and know that the next ten years would be a repeat of the 90's, and have a team that is a Super Bowl caliber team for the next 10 years.

[hooskins]

Honestly guys, how much more success have we had with all the other coaches??? Atleast with Gibbs we went to the playoffs, and the players and the fans believe in something.

This is a stupid thread.

[hurrykaine]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Honestly guys, how much more success have we had with all the other coaches??? Atleast with Gibbs we went to the playoffs, and the players and the fans believe in something.

This is a stupid thread.

That's precisely the point. If there's no improvement on offense next year, this "belief" that you are getting all wet about ...misplaced may be (as Yoda would say). No one on this thread is calling for Gibbs' head, yet.