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August-20th-2006, 04:29 PM
EXTREME COVERAGE: Gibbs' Press Conference - Sunday 8/20/06
Click HERE (http://www.extremeskins.org/Jets06/gibbs.pdf)to read press conference comments by Coach Joe Gibbs
Gibbs' Press Conference - Sunday 8/20/06
by John Pappas
Ashburn, VA. - Don’t tell Joe Gibbs it is only the preseason.
After last night’s second poor outing by his Washington Redskins this preseason Gibbs was visibly upset, describing himself as “very concerned” with the overall progress of the team. Today’s assessment was not much better. “Just overall for us it was disappointing for sure. We’re a long ways off and we got a lot of work to do,” said Gibbs during his press conference in Ashburn Sunday.
In summarizing the game Gibbs was critical of all phases of the team, “Special teams, offense, defense have a long ways to go.” Despite the stiff criticism Gibbs did speak to some positives. “Were there some things we did well, some individual things we did well? Yes,” Gibbs said.
Gibbs was particular critical of the Special Team play citing three penalties that cost the team 50 yards in field position and performances on return coverage by some individuals as “disappointing.” On the positive side Gibbs praised Derrick Frost for his kickoffs and punting.
Gibbs was less critical of the defense, citing a low 2.9 yard pass average, four forced fumbles, and an overall average of 4.4 yards per play allowed against the Jets. “Our defense has gone in, in tough situations and played good,” he said. Additionally Gibbs pointed out that the starting defense knocked the Jets out of field goal range twice. On the negative side Gibbs said the team gave up three big runs and 216 yards rushing. Additionally Gibbs pointed to penalties as a major contributor to the 11:58, 25-play Jets drive in the third quarter. Of the five third down conversions by the Jets, three were a result of penalties.
Offensively Gibbs referenced the three turnovers and a poor 3-for-11 third down conversion rate as reasons for the poor performance. On the positive side, Gibbs pointed out a 3-for-3 conversion rate on short yardage plays and 100% goal line effectiveness. “We had a good two-minute situation and pass protection,” Gibbs said. Gibbs also said that the rushing game improved. When asked for specific reasons for the poor showing offensively Gibbs pointed to turnovers as the main culprit. Gibbs expressed frustration with the offense’s lack of improvement saying, “You’d like to explain things, work on things, and coach things and show improvement the next week. We didn’t do that.”
Summarizing the game, Gibbs said, “We wanted to play good at home, we didn’t. We’ve had two weeks where we just flat lose ballgames because other people played better than we did. The only way I know to fix that is to come back and go to work.”
Injury Update
Cornelius Griffin has what Bubba Tyer describes as a mild sprain and is listed day to day for practice this week.
Of Phillip Daniels Tyer said “He’s doing a lot better, but we’ll be cautious with him.”
Brandon Lloyd is almost completely healed from the hamstring pull and is day to day for practice (Note: I spoke with Lloyd who says he will play in the New England game).
Casey Rabach has a mild shoulder bruise.
Khary Campbell has a bruised knee and is day to day
Robert Johnson has grade one sprained ankle
Jim Molinaro is doing well and will play next week.
Shawn Springs will rest for another day and then rejoin the team for meetings and such.
Jon Alston, Curry Burns, Ade Jimoh, and Ataveus Cash will all practice this week.
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Click HERE (http://www.extremeskins.org/Jets06/gibbs.pdf)to read press conference comments by Coach Joe Gibbs
Gibbs' Press Conference - Sunday 8/20/06
by John Pappas
Ashburn, VA. - Don’t tell Joe Gibbs it is only the preseason.
After last night’s second poor outing by his Washington Redskins this preseason Gibbs was visibly upset, describing himself as “very concerned” with the overall progress of the team. Today’s assessment was not much better. “Just overall for us it was disappointing for sure. We’re a long ways off and we got a lot of work to do,” said Gibbs during his press conference in Ashburn Sunday.
In summarizing the game Gibbs was critical of all phases of the team, “Special teams, offense, defense have a long ways to go.” Despite the stiff criticism Gibbs did speak to some positives. “Were there some things we did well, some individual things we did well? Yes,” Gibbs said.
Gibbs was particular critical of the Special Team play citing three penalties that cost the team 50 yards in field position and performances on return coverage by some individuals as “disappointing.” On the positive side Gibbs praised Derrick Frost for his kickoffs and punting.
Gibbs was less critical of the defense, citing a low 2.9 yard pass average, four forced fumbles, and an overall average of 4.4 yards per play allowed against the Jets. “Our defense has gone in, in tough situations and played good,” he said. Additionally Gibbs pointed out that the starting defense knocked the Jets out of field goal range twice. On the negative side Gibbs said the team gave up three big runs and 216 yards rushing. Additionally Gibbs pointed to penalties as a major contributor to the 11:58, 25-play Jets drive in the third quarter. Of the five third down conversions by the Jets, three were a result of penalties.
Offensively Gibbs referenced the three turnovers and a poor 3-for-11 third down conversion rate as reasons for the poor performance. On the positive side, Gibbs pointed out a 3-for-3 conversion rate on short yardage plays and 100% goal line effectiveness. “We had a good two-minute situation and pass protection,” Gibbs said. Gibbs also said that the rushing game improved. When asked for specific reasons for the poor showing offensively Gibbs pointed to turnovers as the main culprit. Gibbs expressed frustration with the offense’s lack of improvement saying, “You’d like to explain things, work on things, and coach things and show improvement the next week. We didn’t do that.”
Summarizing the game, Gibbs said, “We wanted to play good at home, we didn’t. We’ve had two weeks where we just flat lose ballgames because other people played better than we did. The only way I know to fix that is to come back and go to work.”
Injury Update
Cornelius Griffin has what Bubba Tyer describes as a mild sprain and is listed day to day for practice this week.
Of Phillip Daniels Tyer said “He’s doing a lot better, but we’ll be cautious with him.”
Brandon Lloyd is almost completely healed from the hamstring pull and is day to day for practice (Note: I spoke with Lloyd who says he will play in the New England game).
Casey Rabach has a mild shoulder bruise.
Khary Campbell has a bruised knee and is day to day
Robert Johnson has grade one sprained ankle
Jim Molinaro is doing well and will play next week.
Shawn Springs will rest for another day and then rejoin the team for meetings and such.
Jon Alston, Curry Burns, Ade Jimoh, and Ataveus Cash will all practice this week.
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