Consider my response to this news the polar opposite of my joyous response four years ago.
Even though he didn’t achieve the results we all hoped for, I’m thankful for the new memories. Although the Sean Taylor’s death was unacceptably tragic, we were able to remember how Coach Gibbs is great. Some things really are bigger than sports. Still, he allowed Redskins prestige to return. The pieces for success are in place. Someone new (*cough*Bill Cowher*cough*) will have to win with them, but the last four years were far from fruitless.
Thanks, Coach Joe.
I’m with you. It bothers me when all I hear focused on is his 30 – 34 record since returning. What I look at is 4 years, 2 playoff appearances. When was the last time the Redskins were in the playoffs? He’s got everything in place and he’s a class act, and seems to know what really matters. I’ll miss him.