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S.Taylor36
08-08-2006, 03:06 PM
I have dubbed the Redskins' coaching staff the College of Cardinals, like that collection of elders that gets to pick the next pope. Maybe it doesn't perfectly fit all those ex-head coaches and either current or former coordinators on Joe Gibbs' staff in Washington, but it works for me.

If you're keeping score at home, Joe Bugel, Al Saunders and Gregg Williams all were once NFL head coaches, and Greg Blache, Jack Burns, Jerry Gray, Dale Lindsey and Don Breaux all have coordinator stints on their résumés. And from all indications, that wealth of experience is not a combustible mixture.

"There are no egos on this staff, and that's an unusual situation given that every guy around our offensive table has a Super Bowl ring or more,'' Saunders said. "But we really only have one agenda. At this stage in your career, there's only one thing you want to do, and that's win a world championship.''

Gotta love Al Saunders quote.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/don_banks/08/08/around.the.nfl/index.html

smoak
08-08-2006, 03:16 PM
I absolutely love how Gibbs proved the world wrong!!! He assembled a great staff in part b/c he is not too arrogant to bring in quality assistants. For Gibbs, it is never about himself. It is about winning it all and being successful. I love the man for the way he puts this team first and doesn't let his ego get in the way. He is IMO the most underrated coach in the history of the NFL b/c I never hear non-Redskins fans mention his name with the greats. It is insane and preposterous!!!

IowaSkinsFan
08-08-2006, 03:18 PM
Gibbs greatest talent is recruiting talent and galvanizing them towards a common goal. That's why he was so successful. He brought in good people who were good at their jobs and then he let them operate.

AliBabba
08-08-2006, 03:20 PM
I absolutely love how Gibbs proved the world wrong!!! He assembled a great staff in part b/c he is not too arrogant to bring in quality assistants. For Gibbs, it is never about himself. It is about winning it all and being successful. I love the man for the way he puts this team first and doesn't let his ego get in the way. He is IMO the most underrated coach in the history of the NFL b/c I never hear non-Redskins fans mention his name with the greats. It is insane and preposterous!!!
And in the end what would be more of an ego boost that to have another ring right?

S.Taylor36
08-08-2006, 03:21 PM
And in the end what would be more of an ego boost that to have another ring right?

Well said

The Skinsinator
08-08-2006, 04:05 PM
We improved our talent alot this offseason but seriously improved our coaching with Saunders and Gray. Big time improvement. Our coaching is going to put us over the top in close contests.

shally
08-08-2006, 04:06 PM
Gotta love Al Saunders quote.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writers/don_banks/08/08/around.the.nfl/index.html

hell yeah !!!

gotta love the staff to a man..