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

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by 4mrusmc

Back in the day when Joe ver.1 was beating up the NFL, we simply had a COMPLETE team at every position, with an emphasis put on the O-line. Our O-line was hands down, the best in the league. Nobody blocked better for the running game, and nobody pass protected better. Come the 4th quarter, other teams simply tapped-out from the pounding. Also, we were winning games by big scores, and doing so with no trickery. It wasn't fancy, just basic football played with heart, and a team that believed in what it was doing. This team has alot to prove from last year's disappointment, I'm willing to let them do it. Us as fans need to support them, but it is time to start playing like a team that has had the same Hall of Fame coach now for 4 years. This coach is a winner, and he has the Super Bowls to prove it, but that is long history. I'll just close by saying this, "Redskins, stop talking about doing something, and start doing something."

You bring the point up about the blocking. A while back I said here that if I had to start a team from scratch and I could have anyone I wanted, I would pick the best LT, RT, 2 guards, and Center in the league all first, then pick from there. You can have anyone play RB and just about anyone play QB if you have the best pass protection and run blocking money can buy. Gibbs knows this as well...Just look at Rypien, he was one of the worst QBs the Skins have ever had to start, but his protection was amazing and he had a couple good years here. I guarentee if Jason Campbell had that line, he would throw for 4000 yards.
The loss of Jansen and Thomas are hurting more than anyone wants to admit.