Petitbon "hired" before Gibbs

Dirtbag59 · 02-13-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sbaughone

<<The difference is at least Beathard paid lip-service to the new Coach's authority by saying "but the final decision, of course, will be made by the head coach." It's a little thing but it makes a difference imho.>>

Agree, but the fact of the matter is Petitbon did get the job. And so one can only assume that during the interview Bobby must have said to Gibbs, "How would you feel about having Petitbon as the D-coord?" I imagine Gibbs said, "That would be great."

Because that is exactly what happened. The similarities to the Zorn/Blache hire are uncanny, imho. I just think it's amazing none of the "Professional" media have mentioned this...

Why would they? How do you bash an orgnization with evidence to the contrary?

Veretax · 02-13-2008, 12:29 PM

How long had Beathard been a GM at that point, and WOW that's a great find, thank you

70Chip · 02-13-2008, 02:21 PM

The article understates slightly what happened. Gibbs was told that Petitbon WAS going to be the DC no matter what and Gibbs could take it or leave it. By telling the Post he "strongly suggested" the idea, he protected Gibbs' authoritie and avoided the perception that he was being heavy handed. Don't believe everything that you read.

The one truly jaw-dropping revelation in the story is that the Redskins led the league in pass defense in 1980. I never would have guessed that in a million years.

Hog1 · 02-13-2008, 02:27 PM

Petitbon.......WORST HIRE OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!

dmek25 · 02-14-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog1

Petitbon.......WORST HIRE OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!

i don't necessarily agree with this. took over an aging team, and was given all of one season to win?

sbaughone · 02-13-2008, 06:07 PM

<<Petitbon.......WORST HIRE OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!>>>

LOL...classic. And pretty dang true!

BrunellMVP? · 02-14-2008, 07:35 AM

is Danny going to give Zorn the same leash that was afforded to Gibbs the first time around? its not like he (or anyone, ever) was an instant hall of famer....

rypper11 · 02-14-2008, 08:35 AM

I think Snyder will give Zorn a little leeway, but I really don't think he'll need it. Unlike Gibbs, he still has some veteran coaches around to help him. And, I just can't see Zorn starting 0-5.

02-13-2008, 12:29 PM	#2
Veretax Camp Scrub Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hinton, WV Posts: 9	Re: Petitbon "hired" before Gibbs How long had Beathard been a GM at that point, and WOW that's a great find, thank you

02-13-2008, 02:21 PM	#3
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 55 Posts: 3,048	Re: Petitbon "hired" before Gibbs The article understates slightly what happened. Gibbs was told that Petitbon WAS going to be the DC no matter what and Gibbs could take it or leave it. By telling the Post he "strongly suggested" the idea, he protected Gibbs' authoritie and avoided the perception that he was being heavy handed. Don't believe everything that you read. The one truly jaw-dropping revelation in the story is that the Redskins led the league in pass defense in 1980. I never would have guessed that in a million years. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

02-13-2008, 02:27 PM	#4
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Petitbon "hired" before Gibbs Petitbon.......WORST HIRE OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

02-13-2008, 06:07 PM	#6
sbaughone Camp Scrub Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 72	Re: Petitbon "hired" before Gibbs <<Petitbon.......WORST HIRE OF ALL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!>>> LOL...classic. And pretty dang true! __________________ www.OntheRAC.com

02-14-2008, 07:35 AM	#7
BrunellMVP? Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 726	Re: Petitbon "hired" before Gibbs is Danny going to give Zorn the same leash that was afforded to Gibbs the first time around? its not like he (or anyone, ever) was an instant hall of famer.... __________________ in writing these daily letters and trying to make them interesting it is always possible that some sentiment may occur which has not received the severe and deliberate scrutiny and reconsideration which should attach to a State Paper. - Churchill

02-14-2008, 08:35 AM	#8
rypper11 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,228	Re: Petitbon "hired" before Gibbs I think Snyder will give Zorn a little leeway, but I really don't think he'll need it. Unlike Gibbs, he still has some veteran coaches around to help him. And, I just can't see Zorn starting 0-5. __________________ Playing a kids game for a kings ransom.

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