Gibbs' Health

MTRedskinsFan · 12-05-2007, 01:44 AM

I understand this is an odd time to inquire about the health status of a Redskin, outside injuries, so I'll give a brief explanation.

Usually I don't look at team pics but over the last week I've viewed a ton of them, both coaches and players. It's the first time I've looked at close-ups of coach and I noticed his age. What I mean is that Gibbs looks much older, and in a way more sickly, than my grandfather did when his heart gave out at the ripe old age of 82. Then I saw someone mention that Gibbs has had various health issues in the past, which evidently played a role in his first, and somewhat early, retirement.

Being way outside the local "loop" for D.C. sports gossip, I wondered if anyone has heard speculation about Gibbs' health?

SmootSmack · 12-05-2007, 02:00 AM

He's diabetic, but otherwise healthy. Coaching in the NFL would "age" anyone though

MTRedskinsFan · 12-05-2007, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

He's diabetic, but otherwise healthy. Coaching in the NFL would "age" anyone though

The diabetes fits - my uncle (by marriage) suffers from diabetes and has aged well beyond his years. Actually, I know that in more serious cases of diabetes memory loss and brain-function become a major concern over time. My relative has a hard time thinking clearly now because the diabetes, according to what he's told me, causes numerous "mini-strokes" that collectively have the effect of a regular stroke on brain function.

Scary stuff!!!

dmek25 · 12-05-2007, 07:49 AM

other then starting to lose his little kid look, i think coach looks pretty good for his age

scafuri27 · 12-05-2007, 08:54 AM

He seems in great shape physically. Dennis Green lost 100 lbs when he worked on ESPN then put it back on in 2 months when he came back to coach the Cardinals. It is definaltely a stressfull position.

MTK · 12-05-2007, 10:33 AM

He seems to be fine to me given the circumstances.

He keeps himself in pretty good shape for his age and diabetic condition.

firstdown · 12-05-2007, 10:37 AM

I have thought that Gibbs has looked better over the past couple of years. That could be because we really did not see him much after he retired and when he came back looked much older. He did not leave football over his health he wanted to move on in life and try a new challange.

flashalexb · 12-05-2007, 11:05 AM

He should be alright, I mean look at good ol' Bobby Bowden.

redskinsfanatic · 12-05-2007, 11:20 AM

he looks the same to me.hell he looks the same if they are winning 40-0,or losing 52-0!!!
he needs an easier job like president of the usa.

Daseal · 12-05-2007, 12:04 PM

Honestly, with the stress and hours these guys work. Im surprised they don't age 3:1 compared to regular folks.

Redskins247 · 12-05-2007, 07:39 PM

He definitely looks fit to me...when I met him in May this year, I couldn't believe how big he actually was....his chest stuck out like he lifted on a regular basis.

atomicnixon · 12-05-2007, 07:42 PM

I really hope he's okay. I may not agree with his play calls and more recent coaching decisions, but the man is a God around the Washington area.

Riggo44 · 12-05-2007, 08:12 PM

Gibbs is fine. I hope I look that good at his age.

MTRedskinsFan · 12-06-2007, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Riggo44

Gibbs is fine. I hope I look that good at his age.

I think I heard he is only 67. Am I all wet here or what?

SmootSmack · 12-06-2007, 02:39 AM

What do you mean "only 67"

How old did you think he was?

12-05-2007, 01:44 AM	#1
MTRedskinsFan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 359	Gibbs' Health I understand this is an odd time to inquire about the health status of a Redskin, outside injuries, so I'll give a brief explanation. Usually I don't look at team pics but over the last week I've viewed a ton of them, both coaches and players. It's the first time I've looked at close-ups of coach and I noticed his age. What I mean is that Gibbs looks much older, and in a way more sickly, than my grandfather did when his heart gave out at the ripe old age of 82. Then I saw someone mention that Gibbs has had various health issues in the past, which evidently played a role in his first, and somewhat early, retirement. Being way outside the local "loop" for D.C. sports gossip, I wondered if anyone has heard speculation about Gibbs' health?

12-05-2007, 02:00 AM	#2
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Gibbs' Health He's diabetic, but otherwise healthy. Coaching in the NFL would "age" anyone though __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

12-05-2007, 07:49 AM	#4
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Gibbs' Health other then starting to lose his little kid look, i think coach looks pretty good for his age __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

12-05-2007, 08:54 AM	#5
scafuri27 Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Agawam, Massachusetts Posts: 132	Re: Gibbs' Health He seems in great shape physically. Dennis Green lost 100 lbs when he worked on ESPN then put it back on in 2 months when he came back to coach the Cardinals. It is definaltely a stressfull position.

12-05-2007, 10:33 AM	#6
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: Gibbs' Health He seems to be fine to me given the circumstances. He keeps himself in pretty good shape for his age and diabetic condition. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-05-2007, 10:37 AM	#7
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Gibbs' Health I have thought that Gibbs has looked better over the past couple of years. That could be because we really did not see him much after he retired and when he came back looked much older. He did not leave football over his health he wanted to move on in life and try a new challange.

12-05-2007, 11:05 AM	#8
flashalexb Camp Scrub Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 95	Re: Gibbs' Health He should be alright, I mean look at good ol' Bobby Bowden.

12-05-2007, 11:20 AM	#9
redskinsfanatic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 542	Re: Gibbs' Health he looks the same to me.hell he looks the same if they are winning 40-0,or losing 52-0!!! he needs an easier job like president of the usa.

12-05-2007, 12:04 PM	#10
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: Gibbs' Health Honestly, with the stress and hours these guys work. Im surprised they don't age 3:1 compared to regular folks. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

12-05-2007, 07:39 PM	#11
Redskins247 Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 873	Re: Gibbs' Health He definitely looks fit to me...when I met him in May this year, I couldn't believe how big he actually was....his chest stuck out like he lifted on a regular basis.

12-05-2007, 07:42 PM	#12
atomicnixon Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 39 Posts: 174	Re: Gibbs' Health I really hope he's okay. I may not agree with his play calls and more recent coaching decisions, but the man is a God around the Washington area.

12-05-2007, 08:12 PM	#13
Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 51 Posts: 2,390	Re: Gibbs' Health Gibbs is fine. I hope I look that good at his age. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

12-06-2007, 02:39 AM	#15
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Gibbs' Health What do you mean "only 67" How old did you think he was? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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