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Gibbs quits as Redskins coach

Redskins coach Joe Gibbs has quit just days after his team was eliminated in the playoffs. Although Gibbs has been criticized at times in his second go-around as Washington's coach, such as when he caused his team to be penalized for calling a double timeout at the end of the game against Buffalo when the Bills won on a last-second field goal, he also got high marks for pulling his team together after the death of safety Sean Taylor and making the playoffs.

Despite playing generally poorly against the Seahawks in Seattle, the Redskins had a lead in the fourth quarter and could have added to it, but a short field goal failed.

Either of two high-priced assistants -- Al Saunders (offense) or Gregg Williams (defense) -- could replace Gibbs.

Posted by Bill Ordine on January 8, 2008 9:22 AM | Permalink

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Saunders or Williams could very well replace him. But, rumors have been floating for the past year, that Danny was courting Cowher.
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Oh no, not Cowher again.
-- Bill O.

Posted by: Captain Jack | January 8, 2008 10:21 AM

Dear Coach Gibbs,

My husband and I are sorry to hear that you are leaving the Washington Redskins.

It is our prayer the Lord continue watching over you and your family.

Best Regards,

Chuck and Debbie Streets

Posted by: Debbie Streets | January 8, 2008 11:13 AM

Did you read the Tom Boswell article in the Washington Post? Tom is a very good sports writer for the DC area and is normally "spot on". I guess it just shows you that even the good get them wrong, once in awhile.
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Tom has been an excellent writer for a long time.
-- Bill O.

Posted by: Anonymous | January 8, 2008 4:03 PM

Joe Gibbs,
You've had a good run! Thanks for all you've done, not only for the Redskins's fans, but for DC and its history.
You're nearly irreplaceable!
~Missy

Posted by: Missy | January 8, 2008 5:48 PM

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Bill Ordine has been a reporter and editor for more than 25 years and during that time has covered Super Bowls, major murder trials, township zoning board meetings and bat mitzvahs. In his time with The Baltimore Sun, he has been an assistant city editor, pro football writer, poker columnist, enterprise sports reporter and now blogger -- which may indicate his editors have yet to find a job he can get right.