"I'm so excited (Gary Gibbs was fired!)...I'm so exciteeeed!(Gary Gibbs was fired!)...I'm so...SCARED!(Gary Gibbs was fired!)"
by Saintsational on Jan 8, 2009 6:00 AM CST
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Holy crap I can't believe they really did it. The Saints actually fired Gary Gibbs. And right in the middle of our Who Dat Pack roundtable discussion about our now-extinct defensive coordinator. I am freaking out! This is like one of those things that you dream about and always wish would happen but you never actually think it's really possible. It's like we, the fans, willed it to happen. Kinda feel bad actually.
Alright, let's not get ridiculous. Good riddance Double G. But I have been on an emotional roller coaster ala Jessie Spano.
Oddly enough, as I was writing my portion of the Who Dat Pack roundtable on the plane yesterday, I actually had a moment of realization. A wave of calm washed over my body and I reached acceptance. Gary Gibbs would be the Saints defensive coordinator for the 2009 season. Another year of mediocrity lay ahead. It was taking too long and possible applicants were already talking with new teams. Delaying any further would be plain stupid and put the Saints way behind other teams in the search for a replacement. If the trigger was going to be pulled it would have to be, like, now. And sure enough it was.
So now I'm back! I'm so excited and I just can't hide it! But like Jessie, my excitement is just a protective shell that I put up, ready to crack at any moment only to reveal my true innermost feelings. I'm actually shaking in my tube socks right now. I mean, we have no idea what the hell is gonna happen. What if Gary Gibbs wasn't that bad? Heck, what if we had this Gary Gibbs.
Even worse, maybe Gary Gibbs wasn't the problem. Imagine this nightmare scenario: our defensive players actually just suck regardless of scheme. I hate to say it but let's be honest, it's not totally out of the realm of possibility. It may not matter who the Saints finally decide on to fill the vacancy. Without a talented team any coach will be doomed for failure or face a very uphill climb at the least. It's obvious right now that no matter what else happens the rest of this off-season, this one coaching change alone will fuel the fire of optimism for Saints fans all spring and summer. But we could just be setting ourselves up for more bitter disappointment yet again in typical Who Dat fashion. Fool me once (2007 season), shame on you. Fool me twice (2008 season), shame on me. Let's all hope Gibbs really was the cause of a greater percentage of the Saints defensive woes these last two years.
Actually, I think my fears would best be summed up by a rock song by the British rock band The Who, composed by band member Pete Townshend in 1971.
Don't get fooled again
No, no!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss
And if 2009 is met with just more of the same then who will we blame? Payton would certainly be next. My caution to all of you is to not get too excited just yet. Remember this is the Saints we're talking about here.
All of this leads me to wonder though; Is the Saints organization actually listening to the fans and taking our opinions into consideration? Did they read the articles and click on the websites like Fire Gary Gibbs and realize they were losing their audience? Or was everything really as it appeared on the surface; a poor scheme obvious to everyone, even to those whose opinions actually matter? Ah, who cares. We can speculate all we want but in the end it doesn't really matter. He's gone and a new day is dawning in Who Dat Nation.
You may now continue celebrating and being excited. But just try and hide it.
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"Is the Saints organization actually listening to the fans?"
I guarantee they are. Almost certainly Tom Benson himself isn’t; probably Rita isn’t either; but even the Saints aren’t so totally dysfunctional an organization that nobody on the inside is aware of what’s being said about them. They probably didn’t read all the comments on FireGaryGibbs.com…but they were aware of the site’s existence, and they probably took note of how many comments there were.
I would bet there is someone in the media department who has an RSS feed aggregating every single mention of the New Orleans Saints on the internet (if not, that’s one of the things I’ll change). That would include us. You’re damn straight they know what we have to say.
As to your fears, one point: when you know something isn’t working, trying it over and over again without making any changes is the very hallmark of incompetence. Remember Jim Henderson’s comment about the Hester reception? Two games later, they played Steve Frickin Smith the same way. Even after he’d already made one reception over the top of the secondary, they let him loose again to make the crucial reception that cost us the game. Same personnel, yeah—but also, same scheme. Gibbs got what he deserved, no doubt.
Get Sean McDermott!
by MtnExile on Jan 8, 2009 6:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well, at least JD didn’t get beat deep for 6. This way we have a chance to hold them on 3rd down. Maybe somebody drops the pass. Could happen.
It seems that this was the philosophy. Of LOSERS!
by stujo4 on Jan 8, 2009 8:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
+1 for the Saved By the Bell
reference in the title.
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by Gonzo on Jan 8, 2009 7:58 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Payton on Mike and Mike this morning
He was on there to discuss the playoffs, but they did ask him for a rundown on the Saints season. He didn’t mention Gibbs, but he did say our main problem was “not being able to close games.” He singled out 3 things: short yardage offense, missed FGs and giving up long passing plays. This tells me that he (and the organization) is very aware of our shortcomings and will hopefully (and in the case of FG kicker, already have) move to address them. I think they’re aware of what people say, but I think they made the move because it was obvious that it needed to be made.
As for our players being the problem, not coaching. Umm…I don’t think so. We need to improve personnel, no question, but Gibbs was a loser. He’s always been a loser as I’ve been saying Trust me, we’re already better on defense since he cleaned out his desk yesterday.
by SaintBevo on Jan 8, 2009 8:03 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
bah
I will not hide it!
I am so happy I am crying… ok i stuck my finger in my eye to cry but still im crying in joy.
I think we have some talent on the D. It could with motivation be good enough to not cause us to be afraid.
I am not talking about the up by 2 and they have the ball at the 50 fear.
I am talking about the up by 21 with a quarter to play and we WERE AFRAID.
That alone says something had to change. A new DC must come in and shake things up.
My vote is still the worst ratio of hits per play gets the size 10 applied while running lines the next day.
MT
Sean McDermott come on down! your the next contestant on the "Can you fix my Defense". You will be joined by a DL coach of your choice and may we say we are happy to have you here in Who Dat Nation.
by MT_always on Jan 8, 2009 8:11 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
boom rec'd it
I am talking about the up by 21 with a quarter to play and we WERE AFRAID.
by stujo4 on Jan 8, 2009 8:57 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Replacement?
Where’s Crennel headed anyways? Though Williams might be a good replacement, he’ll probably cost a few bucks.
by MarcusR on Jan 8, 2009 9:45 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Romeo will be DC for Mangenius at Cleveland.
by stujo4 on Jan 8, 2009 10:21 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
oops
rotoworld.com:
New coach Eric Mangini will not save a spot on his coaching staff for Romeo Crennel, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Mangini and Crennel’s relationship may not be as strong as Crennel thinks. He would reportedly be willing to work as an adviser, but the two are expected to part ways. Mangini already hired his defensive coordinator, Rob Ryan.
Jan. 8 – 12:03 a.m. ET
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
by stujo4 on Jan 8, 2009 10:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The players do suck.
It’s the line. Only our rookie and McCray are worth anything. Maybe Hollis is okay as a backup. Other than that, we need a new line. Our overpaid DEs are terrible.
by xen-cuts on Jan 8, 2009 11:24 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
If you were overweight and unmotivated, you'd be terrible too
Come on, show some empathy.
Get Sean McDermott!
by MtnExile on Jan 8, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i agree.
it is a shame that the suspensions of both of those overpaid, underperforming DEs has carried over to next season. any trade value that they may have had (which may not have been that much), has been essentially diminished by 25%.
by in the 9th on Jan 8, 2009 11:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the line definitely needs updgraded
but, really the defense does as a whole. outisde of vilma and if big sed develops who are the REAL studs on the d? that’s it – fujita is serviceable, but i must say i’ve never been over impressed with shanle and roman is serviceable…that’s about it, in my estimation
by DeuceisLoose926 on Jan 8, 2009 12:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ok I admit it...
I was severly in love with SBTB as a kid. Still watch reruns from time to time. Anyway, I’m excited. But you’re right we can’t get over giddy, there’s much ado. Let’s see what happens.
Don't worry I got your back cuz...
by TAYDIGGA on Jan 8, 2009 12:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dude, it's cool
everyone was a SBTB lover, (unless you are as old as STU’s cru) what’s not cool is that you wish Mr. Belding was your dad. I’m just sayin….
looking forward to 2010
by asaint on Jan 9, 2009 11:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey I watched it with my kids. I was worried for Screech back then and my fears have been realized.
But yes, I am old.
by stujo4 on Jan 9, 2009 4:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
SBTB is what's stuck to your hands after you MSM in the bathroom...
The Detroit Lions are on the clock!
by HansDat on Jan 9, 2009 10:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ah HA! You're old and didn't have kids early
Saved By The Bell
by stujo4 on Jan 10, 2009 10:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice Saintsational!
Loved this little gem of journalism you put together! Keep up the good work.
Nez
by Nez on Jan 8, 2009 6:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
In the tune of Ms. Spano as The Pointer Sisters
“I’m SO excited! And I just can’t hide it!”
“Jessie put those drugs down!”
Is it sick that I remember that much of the episode?
And Kelly is WAY hotter
Yesterday I was sick so I just found out. Last night while I was watching the SEC win another national title and indulging in some adult recreational beverages, I went on a 15 minute tangent….ok tirade….about how we were not doing shit next year, becasue our D would be the same. Now I stand here, alone, isolated, gagged and disgusted because my own foot tastes absolutely horrible. Thank you Saints for helping insert my foot in my mouth one more time
looking forward to 2010
by asaint on Jan 9, 2009 11:49 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
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