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In A No-Brainer Gibbs Ranks Near The Top

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ESPN is celebrating the 100^th anniversary of the birth of Vince Lombardi with their “Greatest Coaches in NFL History” series, counting down the top-20 head coaches in NFL history as voted on by a panel of ESPN analysts and writers.

On May 24^th, current Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan was introduced on the list as the 19^th greatest coach of all-time.

Shanahan isn’t the only Burgundy and Gold great to find his way onto the rankings though.

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Who Makes Cut For Redskins’ Rushmore?

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Redskins fans unite to form the best fanbase not only the NFL but across the entire sports spectrum. That’s obvious.

No matter if it is a Robert Griffin III dazzling 76-yard touchdown, a Darrell Green punt return, or John Riggins barreling over the Miami Dolphins determined to bring our Nation’s Capital its first Lombardi Trophy, Redskins Nation basks in the glory of the franchise’s success together.

What isn’t so clear, though, is every fan’s thoughts on the four greatest Redskins. Whether it is at the water cooler at work or at your local bar, debates rage over who are the best in Redskins history.

Put all the banter aside and let your voice be heard as to who deserves the prestigious honor of being on the Redskins’ Mt. Rushmore.

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Throwback Thursday: Legendary Coaches

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With OTAs officially underway this week, the Washington Redskins are preparing to bring a second straight NFC East crown to the Nation’s Capital behind head coach Mike Shanahan.

Thursday afternoon trivia question: When was the last time the Burgundy and Gold won back-to-back division crowns?

Answer: 1983-1984 when Joe Gibbs led the Redskins to 25 wins during that span and a Super Bowl appearance.

To pay homage to the greatest teachers/mentors/coaches in NFL history, ESPN’s Rick Reilly has sifted through league annals to give his thoughts on the 20 greatest  to ever call X’s and O’s.

Three Redskins greats have been ranked as follows:

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Mike Ditka Speaks On All Things Redskins

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On Wednesday, Washington Redskins legend Joe Gibbs was back at Redskins Park for the annual luncheon for his foundation, Youth For Tomorrow. Gibbs was joined by current head coach Mike Shanahan and former coaching fraternity brother and friend Mike Ditka.

When Gibbs first put on his signature burgundy Redskins snapback as the lead man in our Nation’s Capital, few knew who he was. Even Redskins owner Jack Kent Cooke admitted that he wasn’t sure what Gibbs brought to the table.

After the Hall of Fame coach failed to get a victory in his first month with the Burgundy and Gold, questions about the offensive guru’s longevity were popping up left and right.

However, Gibbs put those questions to rest just one year later when he led the Redskins to their first of three Lombardi Trophies. Washington steamrolled through their regular season schedule with ease and missed a perfect record by two touchdowns.

Luckily for Ditka, he avoided Washington’s reign of dominance for the most part– well sort of.

Someone forgot to mention to him that Darrell Green was that good.

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Beathard On The Hiring Of Joe Gibbs

The Washington Redskins are ramping up preparations for their 81st campaign, looking to defend their NFC East crown after an improbable seven-game winning streak to end the 2012 regular season. Five of those wins came against division foes.

Winning a second consecutive division crown is certainly on the team’s goals sheet for the 2013 season, but this team has their sights set on a bigger prize.

Led by head coach Mike Shanahan and general manager Bruce Allen, the team is seeking to add a fourth Lombardi Trophy to the collection.

The first two Super Bowl team’s were assembled by Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs and general manager Bobby Beathard.

Beathard’s hiring of Gibbs is hands down one of the great moves in franchise history as the Burgundy and Gold dominated the NFC during the 1980′s.

Find out what Beathard had to say about prying Gibbs away from the San Diego Chargers and tapping him to be the lead man of the Washington Redskins here:

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Gibbs On Super Bowls, Racing Titles

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It took Joe Gibbs just two seasons to win a Super Bowl title as head coach of the Washington Redskins.

So when Gibbs took over a NASCAR team in 1992, many thought it wouldn’t be long until his winning ways rubbed off in racing.

They were right.

Just nine seasons later, Gibbs hoisted a different kind of trophy — the Winston Cup championship — after his driver, Bobby Labonte, claimed the 2000 title.

Gibbs earlier this week stopped by Redskins Park and talked with Larry Michael, the Voice of the Redskins, for a segment on “Redskins Nation,” and compared winning a Super Bowl to winning a NASCAR championship.

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Behind The Scenes: Joe Gibbs Stops By

It’s always awesome when legendary Washington Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs stops by, which is exactly what happened today at Redskins Park.

Gibbs — who led the Redskins to three Super Bowl titles in the 1980s and early 1990s — was filming a segment with Larry Michael, the Voice of the Redskins, for “Redskins Nation.”

Gibbs was in the area helping push a financial literacy program given to members of the Redskins through nearby Strayer University. But, before Gibbs and Michael got to talking about that program and Gibbs’ recent racing endeavors, the coach was asked about the current Redskins team, which improved to 7-6 yesterday with a dramatic, 31-28 overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens.

“Let’s do this. Let’s talk about the Redskins,” Gibbs said. “ I told them it’s a good time to visit, right now, to visit Redskins Park. We’re hot, man. It’s great. Everybody, I think, down there at Joe Gibbs Racing, everybody is a Redskinner … and we always follow every single play thing that’s happening and every single game. It’s fun.”

Here’s some behind-the-scenes video of Gibbs’ visit today:

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VIDEO: Fletcher, Gibbs Ready For Football

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FedExField is the place to be tonight.

The Redskins take on the Giants in their Monday Night Football battle, and several notable people are in attendance, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Montell Jordan, C.C. Sabathia, members of the D.C. United soccer team, Kevin Durant, and others.

But someone else very special is also here to take in the game: former Redskins’ head coach and legend Joe Gibbs.

Gibbs got a warm welcome as he walked through the tunnel and onto the FedExField grass:

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VIDEO: Gibbs On Cowboys, Chapel

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It’s a safe bet to say Joe Gibbs knows a thing or two about the Redskins-Cowboys rivalry.

Gibbs — the legendary Redskins coach who won three Super Bowl titles with the team in the 1980s and early 1990s — stopped by Redskins Park for a visit today and spoke with Larry Michael, the Voice of the Redskins, about that rivalry with the Cowboys.

“I think that’s probably one of the things that people ask me [about what] I miss is that, it’s the great rivalry between the Cowboys and the Redskins,” Gibbs said. “One thing about that game: you’re either a Redskin or you’re a Cowboy — there’s nobody in-between.”

Gibbs also cleared the air on a recent report that he gave the Cowboys a pregame speech earlier this season.

“Please set this straight. I did a chapel service,” Gibbs said with a smile. “I was talking about the Lord. Not anything about football.”

Here’s the full interview with Michael, which took place in front of those three beautiful Lombardi Trophies:

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Joe Gibbs’ YFT Country Fair Tomorrow

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If you’re in the Washington, D.C., area, open up your Saturday to support one of the best causes around — as well as Redskins legendary head coach Joe Gibbs.

The 27th-annual Youth For Tomorrow Country Fair and Auctions is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow at the Youth For Tomorrow Campus on Linton Hall Road in Bristow, Va.

Youth For Tomorrow is a residential youth home and private school for at-risk teenage boys and girls, and it’s been Gibbs’ passion since starting the organization in 1986.

Here’s what’s on tap for tomorrow’s Youth For Tomorrow Country Fair and Auction, which costs just $10 for adults, $5 for children 16 and under, while ages 3 and under are free (no pets, please):

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