Riggo anti Gibbs?

[Tour of Duty]

I don't know if any of you listen to Riggo on SIRIUS but he consistantly says how the Redskins are not a good football team. Today he even said "people tell me I'm anti Gibbs, well I guess I am. I just think the game has passed him by"
I love this guy but I just don't get it.

[LiveStrongSkins]

How can you be "anti-Gibbs" after it was him that made Riggins who he was. I've never been on the Riggins bandwagon. I think in this era he wouldnt even be a starter.

[diego1115]

he sounds that way at times....but it is what it is

i think he is more Anti-Portis than anything.....i dont know what he or Tony K has against that man

[TK]

He's pro-paycheck. ;)

[Lombardi's_kid_brother]

Riggo is always a little too broad in his statements. This is not a good offensive football team. It's a good defensive team. Overall, it's an average team leaning towards good.

[KDawg]

Well I will say this. Riggo says what he wants, when he wants. Always has. Gibbs respects that. He may not like it, but he respects that. So, like was already said, it is what it is.

[JimmiJo]

:snore: Not losing sleep

[GSF]

I've never been on the Riggins bandwagon. I think in this era he wouldnt even be a starter.

:laugh: Don't kid yourself dude. Riggins was a beast, and still would be.

[diesel22]

:laugh: Don't kid yourself dude. Riggins was a beast, and still would be.

Amen!!! Riggo has always marched to the beat of a different drum and he has never been afraid to share whats on his mind -- some people cant handle that. Luckily for me -- I dont have to choose between Coach and the Diesel -- I love em both :D

:dallasuck

:wewantd:

[gimpy007]

Remember guys Riggo was and is an individual. He is the kind of guy that loves to stir the pot. He loves the spotlite.

[herb mul-key]

Amen!!! Riggo has always marched to the beat of a different drum and he has never been afraid to share whats on his mind -- some people cant handle that. Luckily for me -- I dont have to choose between Coach and the Diesel -- I love em both :D

:dallasuck

:wewantd:

amen brother

[scruffylookin]

John Riggins certainly could play in today's football...........he'd be a great backup and provide short yardage relief for Clinton Portis but anyone who thinks that he could supplant Portis as a starter :laugh: .....spare me.


:dallasuck

[Addicted2Skins]

Actions speak louder than words. Gibbs has created a great team. SI said the Skins would only win 4 games all season. Minus a few bad calls on big plays this season the Skins could easily be on top the division. You've seen the games; the Skins can beat anyone. Regardless of how it ends up this season will be remembered. Who cares what anyone ( including Riggins ) says. He's just acting like he knows what he's talking about because he's on the radio.

[Jordan086]

Riggo isn't the smartest guy. He's gotta love Gibbs, but he does seem to enjoy talking bad about the Skins

[BrunellSuperbowl]

the game passed JoPA by too lol


when you get youth and talent at the wide outs and QB. You are a genius.

When you have a over the hill QB , and one wide out , you look bad

[G-Prime]

Riggo was my kind of back. I love the guy. He's like the big stupid town idiot you just couldn't help but like.

[cowboylifer]

whenever an ex-redskin picks against the skins they become dumb and illiterate and haters by many on here. i of course was not a riggo fan however he was a redskin r.b. who has won a superbowl so i can respect that he has better knowledge than any of us, however, we dont have to like or agree with him. the skins have won 4 of their last 10 games, to sub-par teams. they do have a great defense, and they come to play each week. that will always keep you in the game, however, gibbs has his people in place, he is an offensive genius, and the redskins can barely score. maybe riggo aint so dumb.

[Atown]

riggo had like 1000-1300 yard seasons with the hogs.
give portis the hogs and he will have 1700-2000 season. I think he is mad cause joe gibbs said portis is the best rb he coached and that portis matched riggo's best season with a poor passing game beat up o line and a rookie TE.

[willyt]

Lets keep in mind that this is the same guy who told Sandra Dey O'Conner to "lighten up"

[georgiaredskin]

Actions speak louder than words. Gibbs has created a great team. SI said the Skins would only win 4 games all season. Minus a few bad calls on big plays this season the Skins could easily be on top the division. You've seen the games; the Skins can beat anyone. Regardless of how it ends up this season will be remembered. Who cares what anyone ( including Riggins ) says. He's just acting like he knows what he's talking about because he's on the radio.
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[ArtMonk_fav.redskin]

John Riggins certainly could play in today's football...........he'd be a great backup and provide short yardage relief for Clinton Portis but anyone who thinks that he could supplant Portis as a starter :laugh: .....spare me.


:dallasuck

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I am not sure how many carries he would take from Portis but I KNOW our conversion percentage on 3rd and short would be a LOT better... Scoring in the red zone too.

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[REEGSKINS]

riggins just tries to get ratings. that show stinks him and adam shyne just contradict everything they say. people listen to riggo cause he is over the edge. but that show is horrible. if you want to listen to a very good show on sirius listen to MOVIN THE CHAINS with T rock and pat kirwan.

[sknsrbck26]

Who the hell cares we all know who the best coach is so that's that.

[jerrarde]

Funny how Riggo gets to say anything he wants about our beloved coach and no one on here really rips him. Let another commentator say the same thing and this site goes crazy.

Riggo is a hall of famer because Gibbs believed he could still play after he retired. So Gibbs brings him back, and now Riggo is anti Redskin.

I respect what he did for us, but honestly he is not my favorite Redskin.

[Tarpon75]

I have listened to Riggins talk about the Redskins multiple times on Sirius, and one thing for sure he waffles.Some days he tears the Skins apart then he will do an about face.Just the other day he picked the Skins over the Boys and was calling himself a Redskin homer. He said,he couldn't help it and that he liked it or something to that effect.Something else I noticed is he is off the wall ,he comes out of left field with some of his commentary.As others have said, alot of it is for effect and may not nescessarily his true feelings.

[GoForIt]

I don't know if any of you listen to Riggo on SIRIUS but he consistantly says how the Redskins are not a good football team. Today he even said "people tell me I'm anti Gibbs, well I guess I am. I just think the game has passed him by"
I love this guy but I just don't get it.
Riggins is also the type who will say things to get Joe Gibbs attention to point out things he sees that will work. He did it when he played and will continue to do it untill Joe Gibbs opens it up and uses all the weapons on this team like he did half way through the season. he can be a smart ass but he Loves Gibbs and knows that man can coach because he stated that the last 2 years. Believe it or not, Gibbs will listen to his older vets and anyone who can point out things that will work. All good coaches listen to there players and ex stars.

[GSF]

Riggins is also the type who will say things to get Joe Gibbs attention to point out things he sees that will work. He did it when he played and will continue to do it untill Joe Gibbs opens it up and uses all the weapons on this team like he did half way through the season. he can be a smart ass but he Loves Gibbs and knows that man can coach because he stated that the last 2 years. Believe it or not, Gibbs will listen to his older vets and anyone who can point out things that will work. All good coaches listen to there players and ex stars.

Ding we have a winner. Even when Riggins is pissed at the team and saying so, you can tell he's still a Skin. There were times during the Spurrier years he was really down on the team, but really who could blame him. I do think he's made some comments on sirius to maybe get Gibbs attention, but no way do I see him as being anti-Gibbs.

[GSF]

John Riggins certainly could play in today's football...........he'd be a great backup and provide short yardage relief for Clinton Portis but anyone who thinks that he could supplant Portis as a starter :laugh: .....spare me.


:dallasuck
You're out of your mind. John Riggins circa 1983 would definitely be more than a back up in today's league. :doh:

[Tarpon75]

You're out of your mind. John Riggins circa 1983 would definitely be more than a back up in today's league. :doh:I also believe Riggins could play today.John had a rare combination of strength and speed.His raw speed was very unusual for a big man.If you took a running back today with Riggin's natural ability and trained and coached him with todays methods he would excel in my opinion!

[GSF]

I also believe Riggins could play today.John had a rare combination of strength and speed.His raw speed was very unusual for a big man.If you took a running back today with Riggin's natural ability and trained and coached him with todays methods he would excel in my opinion!

I totally agree. If you could time warp Riggins from 1983 to now, he would be one of the better backs in the league IMO. You're right about his strength, speed, and natural ability, but what made Riggins so good IMO was his sheer will power and determination. He used to just carry defenders down the field. The guy was a warrior that played very hard, and I don't see why he wouldn't be a great back today.

[Tarpon75]

I totally agree. If you could time warp Riggins from 1983 to now, he would be one of the better backs in the league IMO. You're right about his strength, speed, and natural ability, but what made Riggins so good IMO was his sheer will power and determination. He used to just carry defenders down the field. The guy was a warrior that played very hard, and I don't see why he wouldn't be a great back today.I concur!As someone else pointed out we would be alot better off in the redzone with a back like Riggins.No complaints from me about Portis however,I think he is a very good all around back.

[gortiz]

John Riggins is a turd ...

[skinsfanno9]

I don't have Serius but Riggins speaking on Sportsalk 980 this last Thursday was unusually complimentary to both Portis and the skins. He seemed pretty certain that they'd win. This means more I think when you consider all his negative comments. And say what you like about the guy, but he sometimes calls them far more accurately than anyone around. Like just before the first game, he was on that George Michaels show with Wilbon and said that Gibbs would yank Ramsey the first opportunity he had. George asked something like, "So you mean you think Gibbs'll yank Ramsey after the first game or two?" To which Riggins replied, "First game? No, he'll yank him in the first half!"

And yeah, Riggins definitely says things for effect, but he also is quite clear that he has stopped being a homer or fan since Snyder purchased the team.

EDIT: I still love the guy for the memories he gave us. It would be REALLY hard for him to undo that in my mind. He's still and always will be one of my favs.

[FranklinNoble]

#1. John Riggins is the greatest Redskin running back of all time. Nothing will ever change that. He was the perfect match for the Hogs in the early 80's.

#2. John Riggins has always been a whack-job loudmouth. You young-un's don't remember too much, and the rest of us probably never heard the half of it. Riggins played before there was 24/7 news, ESPN, etc., etc. In this day and age, he'd be hated as much as guys like Shannon Sharpe, Jeremy Shockey, and Deion Sanders for his flamboyance. Back then, he was just a little nutty.

Don't forget, Riggins used to show up drunk or hungover on game day. Don't forget that Joe Gibbs wanted to trade him the minute he became head coach, but Riggo put a no-trade clause in his contract. Don't forget that Riggins was NEVER Gibbs type of personality, but Gibbs was more than happy to have the Diesel in the backfield.

I don't think Gibbs and Riggins were ever close friends. I don't think they ever will be. But they both got their first Super Bowl rings because of each other.

The difference is, Gibbs won a few more without Riggo. Riggo has had to settle for a second-rate broadcasting career. So, maybe he's a little bitter. Or maybe he's still showing up to work drunk or hungover. I wouldn't put either past him. But he's still one of my biggest childhood idols, and if you guys wanna dump all your Riggo memorabilia, let me know - I'll take it off your hands.

[APBT]

I don't know if any of you listen to Riggo on SIRIUS but he consistantly says how the Redskins are not a good football team. Today he even said "people tell me I'm anti Gibbs, well I guess I am. I just think the game has passed him by"
I love this guy but I just don't get it.

I purchased Sirius radio about three months ago and I could not believe the spew he was throwing over the Satellite waves. I started to call him out but I was too pissed to call.

[O.S.F]

Riggo himself said it a few times: his is an entertainner, even when he was playing football. If he plays today, and have a decent line, he will be top 5 in the league. IMHO.

[RedskinDan0557]

I don't know what Riggo's problem is, but its getting old.

I'm more pissed about this than ST's overactive salivary glands.

[Stew]

the game passed JoPA by too lol


when you get youth and talent at the wide outs and QB. You are a genius.

When you have a over the hill QB , and one wide out , you look bad
Campbell is youth at Qb, Moss is youth at WR. I agree with you about only having one reciever, but that will be addressed this offseason. Gibbs is genius. He drove this team with 1 WR like a car with 3 tires, into the playoffs. Gibbs is an underestimated coach.

[Mr_ Skinshead]

The problem is that in 10 years, Riggins will no longer be considered the best back in Redskins' history. That prestigious title will belong to Clinton Portis.

[docsandy]

John Riggins certainly could play in today's football...........he'd be a great backup and provide short yardage relief for Clinton Portis but anyone who thinks that he could supplant Portis as a starter :laugh: .....spare me.




Plus he could join Portis in his Thursday press conferences... he could re-introduce "Kid Shelleen"... one of his alter-egos in his hey-dey.

[ouvan59]

Don't forget that Joe Gibbs wanted to trade him the minute he became head coach, but Riggo put a no-trade clause in his contract.

Ummm, then why did he fly all the way out to Kansas to basically beg him to come out of retirement?

[ouvan59]

whenever an ex-redskin picks against the skins they become dumb and illiterate and haters by many on here. i of course was not a riggo fan however he was a redskin r.b. who has won a superbowl so i can respect that he has better knowledge than any of us, however, we dont have to like or agree with him. the skins have won 4 of their last 10 games, to sub-par teams. they do have a great defense, and they come to play each week. that will always keep you in the game, however, gibbs has his people in place, he is an offensive genius, and the redskins can barely score. maybe riggo aint so dumb.

Time to take an English class Poker.

1. The Skins have won 6 in row, not 4 of 10.

2. The Skins can barely score huh? Then why did they outscore your beloved Pokers? Why did they lead the NFL in rushing the last 5 weeks of the season?

:doh: :dallasuck :doh: :dallasuck :doh: :dallasuck :doh:

[reskinswin2005]

Portis is a great back.....and has the Skins alltime ...ALLTIME ...record... I have been a Riggo freak since I can remember.........but I'll have to admit that he"RiGGO" run's at the mouth just as well as he did for the skin's........Great History ....but damn ......ya gotta love our run game .............Come on Riggo.....your the greatest .....because of one MAN.......HAIL GIBB'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[reskinswin2005]

well yea the HOGS TOOO....

[HailVictory]

Kid Shelleen!!! Hell yeah!

I remember that one... does anyone remember his show back in the day? I remember him dressing up as an astronaut, a boxer and a whole bunch of other personalities. Didn't realize Riggo was the first to do the Thursday dressup bit.

Riggo's a joker... don't take it too seriously.

[BD]

Riggins is an idiot.

There, I said it.

Sorry folks, but he is. The man is our Terry Bradshaw.

BD

P.S. - Obviously, that does not mean in any way he wasn't a great football player. He was awesome. So was Bradshaw.

[Tazhog]

I didn't hear Riggins say anything like that... Incredible... If it's true...
NO CLASS!!!

[txkid]

Riggo likes Betts since he's a power runner.

[docsandy]

Kid Shelleen!!! Hell yeah!

I remember that one... does anyone remember his show back in the day? I remember him dressing up as an astronaut, a boxer and a whole bunch of other personalities. Didn't realize Riggo was the first to do the Thursday dressup bit.

Riggo's a joker... don't take it too seriously.

I remember it.. I have it on tape.. trying to get my capture set up so I can get a few pics of his various "alter-egos"...

[#1Redskins]

I don't know if any of you listen to Riggo on SIRIUS but he consistantly says how the Redskins are not a good football team. Today he even said "people tell me I'm anti Gibbs, well I guess I am. I just think the game has passed him by"
I love this guy but I just don't get it.
Riggs was one of my favorite running backs but he need to get off this "the game has past Gibbs by" crap cuz if that was true we wouldn't have won 6 games in a row or more or less be in the playoffs..... He needs to give up that crack pipe cuz he is trippin hardcore!

[kingdaddy]

Yesterday, on the Afternoon Blitz on Sirius radio, Riggins was ripping the Skins offense and called our season a "mirage". He said our offense is no better than it was last season and that Gibbs should be making less money than Greg Williams. He said Greg Williams was carrying the team (and Gibbs) and that next season the Skins will be in trouble offensively. I don't know if he feels the need to be more critical of the Skins or what. It is disappointing to hear such a lack of support from one of the greatest legends we have. Anyone who follows the Skins knows that they've put up over 30 pts. in 3 of the last 4 weeks. It'll be interesting to see, if we keep winning, whether Riggins will change his tune towards the Skins.

[gortiz]

Yesterday, on the Afternoon Blitz on Sirius radio, Riggins was ripping the Skins offense and called our season a "mirage". He said our offense is no better than it was last season and that Gibbs should be making less money than Greg Williams. He said Greg Williams was carrying the team (and Gibbs) and that next season the Skins will be in trouble offensively. I don't know if he feels the need to be more critical of the Skins or what. It is disappointing to hear such a lack of support from one of the greatest legends we have. Anyone who follows the Skins knows that they've put up over 30 pts. in 3 of the last 4 weeks. It'll be interesting to see, if we keep winning, whether Riggins will change his tune towards the Skins.

good god man, he did not say that did he? A mirage? Holy crap ....

STOP! ALL OF YOU STOP! With the, "Riggins is a loud mouth," "He has always been outspoken," "he is just trying to make a buck." All that is crap.

It seems that Sean Taylor is not the only skin to spit on someone this week ...