How will Gibbs' "relaxed" offseason policy affect the team?

DGreen28 · 05-10-2007, 02:05 PM

I think Gibbs gives the guys a little while to recharge and relax.

SmootSmack · 05-10-2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hesscl34

Hmmm, this is a hard one.

Please, let's try to keep posts in the appropriate thread

Redskins_P · 05-10-2007, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Please, let's try to keep posts in the appropriate thread

Pana, you're on a roll today! You must of gotten some good loving from the girlfriend!

Hog1 · 05-10-2007, 02:27 PM

What I totally admire about Gibbs is his ability to adapt, experiment and change.
In the aftermath of a poor season, he has no fear to experiment from generally established rules. When you would have thought the team would ALL be living a Redskin park with six-a-day practices, they actually have more freedom in the off-season.
We'll see if it works

Oakland Red · 05-10-2007, 02:55 PM

Yes, I think that Joe Gibbs' democratic, open minded decision to listen to the players' wishes, is going to make everyone, not just the ones who worked out at home, better prepared for the season.

Even the players who stayed had the choice to not be there. When you have to/must/are required to, etc. do something, you generally don't enjoy it, and you tend to be enervated by it to some degree. As far as off season workouts, where it doesn't really make a big difference where someone is when they are working out, to give people freedom to make their own decisions is going to give them a brighter outlook, more emotional energy, and reinforce their respect for Coach Gibbs and his leadership.

MonkFan4Life · 05-10-2007, 02:57 PM

Actually, reading this article made me think of another thread about having the "disease" and this article really gave me my daily relapse. It really has me excited about the defense this year. The fact that Williams practically apologized for last season made me feel good. It showed that he must not be this hard assed know-it-all ALL of the time. I feel like after taking the D from #3, to #9, and to a dismal #31 last year he knows that his reputation as well as his "right to the throne" (as the Redskins Head Coach) may be in jeopardy. He asked for Smoot and Stoutmire back, and asked for Landry. Put confidence in his returning D-Line and I think that is going to give them a fire needed to make this unit better than they were last year. I'm pretty fired up.
A lot of people seem to forget that Sean Taylor has wonderful hands. The picks that he's racked up have shown that. He has an eye for the ball and can cover. Hopefully he doesn't gamble as much as he did last year. maybe he was coached too much last year. The secondary has depth, they are not all #1's , not even all #2's but the needed depth for the types of blitzes that we saw in '04 and '05 is there. You can blitz a Nickle, a one, or a two and have the coverage that is needed. Washington is geared up for his return but are his bone spurs going to cause a problem ?
Can the offenses familiarity with Al Saunders' system they should be able to improve on last years #14 rating ? A returning Clinton Portis to pair up with Ladell Betts who really stepped his game up last season when Portis was sidelined makes the running game even more dangerous that it already was. Can Brandol Lloyd silence his critics this year ? Will Todd Wade be able to hold down the Left Guard spot left vacant by Derrick Dockery ?
The players asked for that time off and they got it. Training Camp will be more intense than last years which should help the team. Gibbs showed them that he can give them what they ask for as long as they give him what he asks for.
100%
FUCK I'M STOKED !!!! HAIL TO THE REDSKINS !!!!

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 05-10-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Please, let's try to keep posts in the appropriate thread

funny man funny

Longtimefan · 05-10-2007, 05:22 PM

Time will tell what type affect his newly adopted policy will have, but if it works for the players who felt it to be important to them, then that's all that matters. As long as they come to camp in shape and ready to perform then Gibbs will not feel he made a mistake. It's all about what works.

skinsfan_nn · 05-10-2007, 06:11 PM

Time will tell the tale.

dmek25 · 05-10-2007, 08:11 PM

how the hell am i supposed to reply to this, when you guys don't have a clue on how to spell it? heres my take, losers look for excuses. the skins were losers last season, so they look for excuses on why. and winners stand pat in routine, hoping not to screw up the success

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 05-10-2007, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

how the hell am i supposed to reply to this, when you guys don't have a clue on how to spell it? heres my take, losers look for excuses. the skins were losers last season, so they look for excuses on why. and winners stand pat in routine, hoping not to screw up the success

i said it before and i will say it again we sucked because we were outscored 11 out of 16 games in 2006 hopefully that will change in 2007

KLHJ2 · 05-11-2007, 12:07 AM

Letting everyone on the team have some off time was a good move IMO. The only person that he should have put on Restriction to Redskins Park is Sean Taylor. That's right baby, you act like a Private, you get treated like a Private!

05-10-2007, 02:27 PM	#34
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: How will Gibbs' "relaxed" offseason policy affect the team? What I totally admire about Gibbs is his ability to adapt, experiment and change. In the aftermath of a poor season, he has no fear to experiment from generally established rules. When you would have thought the team would ALL be living a Redskin park with six-a-day practices, they actually have more freedom in the off-season. We'll see if it works __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

05-10-2007, 02:55 PM	#35
Oakland Red Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oakland, Calif. Posts: 268	Re: How will Gibbs' "relaxed" offseason policy affect the team? Yes, I think that Joe Gibbs' democratic, open minded decision to listen to the players' wishes, is going to make everyone, not just the ones who worked out at home, better prepared for the season. Even the players who stayed had the choice to not be there. When you have to/must/are required to, etc. do something, you generally don't enjoy it, and you tend to be enervated by it to some degree. As far as off season workouts, where it doesn't really make a big difference where someone is when they are working out, to give people freedom to make their own decisions is going to give them a brighter outlook, more emotional energy, and reinforce their respect for Coach Gibbs and his leadership.

05-10-2007, 02:57 PM	#36
MonkFan4Life The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 47 Posts: 1,851	Re: How will Gibbs' "relaxed" offseason policy affect the team? Actually, reading this article made me think of another thread about having the "disease" and this article really gave me my daily relapse. It really has me excited about the defense this year. The fact that Williams practically apologized for last season made me feel good. It showed that he must not be this hard assed know-it-all ALL of the time. I feel like after taking the D from #3, to #9, and to a dismal #31 last year he knows that his reputation as well as his "right to the throne" (as the Redskins Head Coach) may be in jeopardy. He asked for Smoot and Stoutmire back, and asked for Landry. Put confidence in his returning D-Line and I think that is going to give them a fire needed to make this unit better than they were last year. I'm pretty fired up. A lot of people seem to forget that Sean Taylor has wonderful hands. The picks that he's racked up have shown that. He has an eye for the ball and can cover. Hopefully he doesn't gamble as much as he did last year. maybe he was coached too much last year. The secondary has depth, they are not all #1's , not even all #2's but the needed depth for the types of blitzes that we saw in '04 and '05 is there. You can blitz a Nickle, a one, or a two and have the coverage that is needed. Washington is geared up for his return but are his bone spurs going to cause a problem ? Can the offenses familiarity with Al Saunders' system they should be able to improve on last years #14 rating ? A returning Clinton Portis to pair up with Ladell Betts who really stepped his game up last season when Portis was sidelined makes the running game even more dangerous that it already was. Can Brandol Lloyd silence his critics this year ? Will Todd Wade be able to hold down the Left Guard spot left vacant by Derrick Dockery ? The players asked for that time off and they got it. Training Camp will be more intense than last years which should help the team. Gibbs showed them that he can give them what they ask for as long as they give him what he asks for. 100% FUCK I'M STOKED !!!! HAIL TO THE REDSKINS !!!! __________________ Catch me on YouTube ! http://www.youtube.com/user/DowntimeRB?feature=mhw5 The "punishment" by the league : "It's like getting a ticket for going too fast on a road a week ago and they changed the speed limit today"

05-10-2007, 05:22 PM	#38
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: How will Gibbs' "relaxed" offseason policy affect the team? Time will tell what type affect his newly adopted policy will have, but if it works for the players who felt it to be important to them, then that's all that matters. As long as they come to camp in shape and ready to perform then Gibbs will not feel he made a mistake. It's all about what works. __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

05-10-2007, 06:11 PM	#39
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: How will Gibbs' "relaxed" offseason policy affect the team? Time will tell the tale. __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

05-10-2007, 02:05 PM	#31
DGreen28 Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rocky Mount NC Age: 47 Posts: 133	Re: How will Gibbs' "relaxed" offseason policy affect the team? I think Gibbs gives the guys a little while to recharge and relax.

05-10-2007, 08:11 PM	#40
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: How will Gibbs' "relaxed" offseason policy affect the team? how the hell am i supposed to reply to this, when you guys don't have a clue on how to spell it? heres my take, losers look for excuses. the skins were losers last season, so they look for excuses on why. and winners stand pat in routine, hoping not to screw up the success __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

05-11-2007, 12:07 AM	#42
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 46 Posts: 5,829	Re: How will Gibbs' "relaxed" offseason policy affect the team? Letting everyone on the team have some off time was a good move IMO. The only person that he should have put on Restriction to Redskins Park is Sean Taylor. That's right baby, you act like a Private, you get treated like a Private!

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