In perhaps a season that was the most arduous and with circumstances on a team that the majority of coaches would have failed, Hall of Fame Coach Joe Gibbs demonstrated to not only the old generation that was familiar with him, but a new generation why the entire sports universe respects him. Perhaps the season ended up draining the 67 year old legend as he retired from the Washington Redskins organization this afternoon.
Gibbs had a phone conversation last until 2:30 in the morning with owner Daniel Snyder who attempted to persuade Gibbs to come back, yet Gibbs sited spending more time with his family and grandchildren.
Having dealt with the tragic murder of Pro bowl safety , Sean Taylor and rallying his guys to win four straight games to make the playoffs put a greater perspective on family and made him realize how short and precious life is.
Nevertheless in four season he did guide the Redskins to two post season births and even a post season victory. Prior to his second stint with the Skins the franchise had struggled with a plethora of coaches including Norv turner and Steve Spurrier. Gibbs will forever be missed by the Redskins organization and will always be known as one of the gridiron's greatest coaches. Why? Three Super Bowls with three different quarterbacks, including the only African American qb to win a Super Bowl in Doug Williams. Gibbs success this year in a now in circumstance can only reassure fans that the game did not pass him by, but that he passed the game by.
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