Gibbs to Resign as HC/President

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

[mheisig]

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.

[freddyg12]

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.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

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

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.

[Contact57]

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

[Daseal]

Yeah Hogtimus, it was M&M speculating. I HATE that move.

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

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Yeah Hogtimus, it was M&M speculating. I HATE that move.

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

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.

[SFREDSKIN]

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

[mheisig]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

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

Hudson? Is that you??

[MonkFan4Life]

Originally Posted by mheisig

Hudson? Is that you??

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA GOOD PULL !!!!

[SkinEmAll]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Yeah Hogtimus, it was M&M speculating. I HATE that move.

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

No, he said there IS a clause in his contract. And If anyone thinks Pete Carroll should be considered, you need serious medication.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by SkinEmAll

No, he said there IS a clause in his contract. And If anyone thinks Pete Carroll should be considered, you need serious medication.

He initially reported that there was a clause, but he immediately called back after talking to an official in the Redskins organization and said that there was no such clause.

[Lady Brave]

I am extremely upset about this. Don't say repeatedly you intend on fulfilling your contract and then walk away after the toughest and most gut wrenching season the Redskins organization has ever endured. It's not right. Unless Joe has a very good reason for not sticking around, I'm afraid my level of respect for him might be slightly diminished and I hate that feeling.

God, I am so pissed off right now and I just can't sit here and be all, "Well, good luck Joe, thanks for the memories." I realize I sound like a complete drama queen right now, but I don't care. I hope I feel differently after I hear him speak.

[mheisig]

Originally Posted by Lady Brave

I am extremely upset about this. Don't say repeatedly you intend on fulfilling your contract and then walk away after the toughest and most gut wrenching season the Redskins organization has ever endured. It's not right. Unless Joe has a very good reason for not sticking around, I'm afraid my level of respect for him might be slightly diminished and I hate that feeling.

God, I am so pissed off right now and I just can't sit here and be all, "Well, good luck Joe, thanks for the memories." I realize I sound like a complete drama queen right now, but I don't care. I hope I feel differently after I hear him speak.

When did he say he was coming back for sure in 2008? All I recall him saying is that he'll have his usual sit-down with Snyder once the season is over.

If yesterday's presser was any indication, he was either on the fence or already decided but hadn't finalized with Snyder, and thus was very non-committal with the media.

As for good reasons, the guys is 67, probably hasn't seen his family in 4 years, and has a grandson with leukemia, besides bringing this team through what is arguably one of the most difficult seasons to be endured by an NFL team.

I think that's reason enough to cut him a break for wanting to leave.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Lady Brave

I am extremely upset about this. Don't say repeatedly you intend on fulfilling your contract and then walk away after the toughest and most gut wrenching season the Redskins organization has ever endured. It's not right. Unless Joe has a very good reason for not sticking around, I'm afraid my level of respect for him might be slightly diminished and I hate that feeling.

God, I am so pissed off right now and I just can't sit here and be all, "Well, good luck Joe, thanks for the memories." I realize I sound like a complete drama queen right now, but I don't care. I hope I feel differently after I hear him speak.

Yes you do.

If anything, you should respect Gibbs more after this season, from the way he held the team together and led them, to his love for his family over his career and personal success.

He fully intended to fulfill his contract coming in, but...life happens.