Why Doesn't "Gibbs' Football" Work for the Redskins?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Well Roethlisberger has averaged almost 26 attempts per game this year, and has 6 td's to 1 int, and they have won every game and blew out every opponant by an average of close to 24 points a game...all because they throw more now then they ever have. Tomlin has a passing attack mentality as opposed to Cowher's run first approach and now they aren't in close games, they are blowing everyone away. Thanks for the example, it helped to prove my point. If the Steelers can scrap a game plan engrained in their minds for many years, why can't we? It works to throw the ball people!

I'll just respond to this part just because I want to make clear that I'm talking about when Roethlisberger first started QBing. They didn't throw him out there to launch the ball 25-30 times a game. He was eased into it. I don't doubt that as the season progresses they'll entrust more of the game into Campbell's hands

You've actually helped me come up with a good question for Tony McGee for our next chat. Thanks!

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'll just respond to this part just because I want to make clear that I'm talking about when Roethlisberger first started QBing. They didn't throw him out there to launch the ball 25-30 times a game. He was eased into it. I don't doubt that as the season progresses they'll entrust more of the game into Campbell's hands

Gotcha.
It was easy to hold Big Ben to fewer passes, they had an established run. If they had Favre he would have to hand the ball off too. They won conservative though, so I understand your point.
If the Skins had a top 5 rushing attack, and top 5 defense, we could bring back Rypien to win us a super bowl. But we don't on both...we need Campbell to step up...especially with the injuries to Thomas and Jansen.

You've actually helped me come up with a good question for Tony McGee for our next chat. Thanks!

What question is that?