PFT Rumor - Joe Gibbs is Coming Back

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by irish

I understand Gibbs wouldnt be picking players but I doubt he's plugged into who the new GM talent is and who are the hot young coaching prospects.

I tend to think this is Gibbs way of making ammends because he left DS in a lurch by leaving early. Had he fulfilled his contract Zorn wouldnt have been the coach.

I also think this is another PR stunt by DS. He know 90% of the Skins fanbase would like this move and it would be some positive news for the Skins.

I really wonder if there is anyone else besides Gibbs who would even take this job.

That's a cynical point of view, and I'm no stranger to cynicism. He doesn't need to be plugged into the hot new GM prospects. He can hire Jimmie Johnson, he can put in Polian's Kid, or he could hire Deputy "mother effing" Dog. Anybody is better than the schmuck we have now! And, absolutely no one wants to come to work for Vinny or Danny, no one except me and skeletor.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by irish

I think Gibbs has a network in NASCAR that allows him to know who to pick and who's up & coming. I dont think JG is plugged in to the NFL to know who the hot young talent is.

Yeah I don't know that he has those connections outside of our organization.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

Yeah I don't know that he has those connections outside of our organization.

He's got plenty of connections. More importantly he knows people that have connections. Basically, if you have connections inside one organization you have connections with others within the NFL as well.

Either way, the more I hear the more it seems this could really happen but it's not going to be like Parcells necessarily. Gibbs would be like Magic Johnson with the Lakers, have a big time title and be the owner's consigliere if you will. But he would bring in the GM and let that GM run things

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

He's got plenty of connections. More importantly he knows people that have connections. Basically, if you have connections inside one organization you have connections with others within the NFL as well.

Either way, the more I hear the more it seems this could really happen but it's not going to be like Parcells necessarily. Gibbs would be like Magic Johnson with the Lakers, have a big time title and be the owner's consigliere if you will. But he would bring in the GM and let that GM run things

I will heart the day that the most legendary figure in franchise history fires one of the worst figures in franchise history.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

He's got plenty of connections. More importantly he knows people that have connections. Basically, if you have connections inside one organization you have connections with others within the NFL as well.

Either way, the more I hear the more it seems this could really happen but it's not going to be like Parcells necessarily. Gibbs would be like Magic Johnson with the Lakers, have a big time title and be the owner's consigliere if you will. But he would bring in the GM and let that GM run things

I'd go for that.

[Hog1]

Mike Florio doing an int on ESPN980 at 1:40
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[artmonkforhallofamein07]

If Joe were to take the job, would we see the return of Charlie Casserly as GM perhaps?

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

If Joe were to take the job, would we see the return of Charlie Casserly as GM perhaps?

I was thinking the same thing, although I would much prefer someone like Bobby Beathard.

[sandtrapjack]

Additionally, if this rumor is true and has legs, it means that not only Zorn getting his walking papers, but probably Cerratto too.

Sounds like Gibbs would be able to hire not only a coach, but a GM as well,

[MonkFan4Life]

Listening to Mike Wise, he says that he got a text from Gibbs' PR guy who said that Gibbs isn't coming back to the Skins.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by MonkFan4Life

Listening to Mike Wise, he says that he got a text from Gibbs' PR guy who said that Gibbs isn't coming back to the Skins.

Well that was fun while it lasted. Time for me to jump back onto the "Holmgren for GM" bandwagon.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by MonkFan4Life

Listening to Mike Wise, he says that he got a text from Gibbs' PR guy who said that Gibbs isn't coming back to the Skins.

And there ya go!

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

12th I kinda believe this a mute point anyway becasue I really don't see Gibbs coming back in any capacity. It is time to rebuild the way the FO is run and who is running it though. I have ZERO faith in VC. He is not good at evaluating anything or drafting anyone. Period. No ifs and or butts about that. See last year's completely wasted 10 pick draft for proof of his NON knowledge of the NFL RIGHT NOW.

[Hog1]

Bobby Beathard on ESPN 980 says Gibbs would thrive in the role described in the Florio article. Has been to and is quite familiar with Gibbs racing. "Amazing what Joe has done there".

[HoosForCooley]

The reason Gibbs would come back in my opinion would be because he feels like what he had done is now in shambles. Which unfourtunatley it is. I would love to see Gibbs in action again but the truth of the matter is that this franchise needs someone that will be around for the long haul. 10-15 years. Look at Pittsburgh, we should mirror them to a tee. Tomlin is going to have them around for years. Why not look to someone like Dungy?