Dallas' Gibbs Reportedly Interviews

TallySaint · 01-21-2006, 07:42 AM

Dallas' Gibbs reportedly interviews

Cowboys LB coach looks like Saints' favorite to run defense

Saturday, January 21, 2006
By Mike Triplett
Staff writer Times Picayune

Onetime LSU defensive coordinator Gary Gibbs interviewed for the Saints' defensive coordinator position Friday, according to league sources.

Gibbs, who spent the past four years as the Dallas Cowboys' linebackers coach, is the apparent front-runner for the job, but no contract has been offered, sources said. Gibbs worked with new coach Sean Payton on the Cowboys' staff for the past three seasons.

Payton was unavailable for comment.

Gibbs reportedly signed a one-year contract extension with the Cowboys this month but would be allowed to leave if offered the job.

Gibbs, 53, has never been an NFL coordinator and has only been an assistant coach in the league for four years. He was the Oklahoma Sooners' head coach from 1989 to '94, then took six years off before serving as a defensive coordinator at Georgia in 2000 and LSU in 2001. The Tigers won the SEC championship game and the Sugar Bowl that season under second-year head coach Nick Saban.

Gibbs then joined the Cowboys' staff in 2002 under former head coach Dave Campo. He was retained, along with defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer and others, when Bill Parcells became Dallas' coach in 2003.

Gibbs has earned solid reviews coaching a linebacker corps that is considered one of the Cowboys' strengths. Last month he interviewed for the Texas A&M defensive coordinator job, but he reportedly turned it down.

The Cowboys switched from a 4-3 defensive alignment to a 3-4 defense in 2005. It is unknown which defense Payton and Gibbs would prefer if Gibbs is hired in New Orleans.

The Saints' new head coach is expected to bring in his own coordinators, but he had planned to speak with all of the remaining Saints assistants to consider them for jobs on his staff.

According to a CBS report, Saban has been in touch with incumbent Saints defensive coordinator Rick Venturi about a position on his staff with the Miami Dolphins.

Venturi, who still is in San Antonio recovering from postseason hip surgery, was unavailable for comment Friday. But he said Wednesday that he has been in touch with some coaching associates around the league.

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Crusader · 01-21-2006, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by TallySaint

According to a CBS report, Saban has been in touch with incumbent Saints defensive coordinator Rick Venturi about a position on his staff with the Miami Dolphins.

Oh please do, then we don't have to worry abut the 'fins for a couple of years to come. For the Saints it sounds good with a guy that can get the best out of his LBs thats what we need.

gfanaticlsu · 01-21-2006, 11:23 AM

He was the Oklahoma Sooners' head coach from 1989 to '94, then took six years off before serving as a defensive coordinator at Georgia in 2000 and LSU in 2001. The Tigers won the SEC championship game and the Sugar Bowl that season under second-year head coach Nick Saban.

I'd say that is pretty impressive for Gibbs. I thnik he will be an excellent additon.

CheramieIII · 01-21-2006, 11:26 AM

I'd say that is pretty impressive for Gibbs. I thnik he will be an excellent additon.

A helluva lot better than Mr. V.

gfanaticlsu · 01-21-2006, 11:28 AM

He succeeded legendary coach Barry Switzer and guided the Sooners to three bowl games and an overall record of 44-23-2 from 1989 to 1994.

D_it_up · 01-21-2006, 11:41 AM

Here's the thing that strikes me as the most interesting about this guy:

[quote]defensive coordinator at Georgia in 2000 and LSU in 2001. The Tigers won the SEC championship game and the Sugar Bowl that season under second-year head coach Nick Saban.[quote]

And all of us LSU fans remember EXACTLY how dominant that defense was the year they won the national championship. I'm starting to get excited about the coaching moves now........but not TOO excited.

FireVenturi · 01-21-2006, 12:45 PM

So if we do FireVenturi.....then i will keep my name until he helps the fins get to the SB? LOL!!!

Crusader · 01-21-2006, 12:49 PM

The Cowboys switched from a 4-3 defensive alignment to a 3-4 defense in 2005. It is unknown which defense Payton and Gibbs would prefer if Gibbs is hired in New Orleans.

Would we be able to play a 3-4 with the players we have or what would we need to upgrade?

FireVenturi · 01-21-2006, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by Crusader

The Cowboys switched from a 4-3 defensive alignment to a 3-4 defense in 2005. It is unknown which defense Payton and Gibbs would prefer if Gibbs is hired in New Orleans.

Would we be able to play a 3-4 with the players we have or what would we need to upgrade?

We dont have enough decent LB's to play a 4-3, much less a 3-4 so i say no way

DblBogey · 01-21-2006, 01:22 PM

More likely, Payton will bring in a new defensive coordinator, replacing Rick Venturi.

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01-21-2006, 07:42 AM	#1
TallySaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 1,367	Dallas' Gibbs Reportedly Interviews Dallas' Gibbs reportedly interviews Cowboys LB coach looks like Saints' favorite to run defense Saturday, January 21, 2006 By Mike Triplett Staff writer Times Picayune Onetime LSU defensive coordinator Gary Gibbs interviewed for the Saints' defensive coordinator position Friday, according to league sources. Gibbs, who spent the past four years as the Dallas Cowboys' linebackers coach, is the apparent front-runner for the job, but no contract has been offered, sources said. Gibbs worked with new coach Sean Payton on the Cowboys' staff for the past three seasons. Payton was unavailable for comment. Gibbs reportedly signed a one-year contract extension with the Cowboys this month but would be allowed to leave if offered the job. Gibbs, 53, has never been an NFL coordinator and has only been an assistant coach in the league for four years. He was the Oklahoma Sooners' head coach from 1989 to '94, then took six years off before serving as a defensive coordinator at Georgia in 2000 and LSU in 2001. The Tigers won the SEC championship game and the Sugar Bowl that season under second-year head coach Nick Saban. Gibbs then joined the Cowboys' staff in 2002 under former head coach Dave Campo. He was retained, along with defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer and others, when Bill Parcells became Dallas' coach in 2003. Gibbs has earned solid reviews coaching a linebacker corps that is considered one of the Cowboys' strengths. Last month he interviewed for the Texas A&M defensive coordinator job, but he reportedly turned it down. The Cowboys switched from a 4-3 defensive alignment to a 3-4 defense in 2005. It is unknown which defense Payton and Gibbs would prefer if Gibbs is hired in New Orleans. The Saints' new head coach is expected to bring in his own coordinators, but he had planned to speak with all of the remaining Saints assistants to consider them for jobs on his staff. According to a CBS report, Saban has been in touch with incumbent Saints defensive coordinator Rick Venturi about a position on his staff with the Miami Dolphins. Venturi, who still is in San Antonio recovering from postseason hip surgery, was unavailable for comment Friday. But he said Wednesday that he has been in touch with some coaching associates around the league. http://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index...8474222050.xml 8)
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01-21-2006, 10:11 AM	#2
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Dallas' Gibbs Reportedly Interviews Originally Posted by TallySaint According to a CBS report, Saban has been in touch with incumbent Saints defensive coordinator Rick Venturi about a position on his staff with the Miami Dolphins. Oh please do, then we don't have to worry abut the 'fins for a couple of years to come. For the Saints it sounds good with a guy that can get the best out of his LBs thats what we need.

01-21-2006, 11:23 AM	#3
gfanaticlsu 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 108	He was the Oklahoma Sooners' head coach from 1989 to '94, then took six years off before serving as a defensive coordinator at Georgia in 2000 and LSU in 2001. The Tigers won the SEC championship game and the Sugar Bowl that season under second-year head coach Nick Saban. I'd say that is pretty impressive for Gibbs. I thnik he will be an excellent additon.
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01-21-2006, 11:28 AM	#5
gfanaticlsu 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 108	He succeeded legendary coach Barry Switzer and guided the Sooners to three bowl games and an overall record of 44-23-2 from 1989 to 1994.
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FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	Originally Posted by Crusader The Cowboys switched from a 4-3 defensive alignment to a 3-4 defense in 2005. It is unknown which defense Payton and Gibbs would prefer if Gibbs is hired in New Orleans. Would we be able to play a 3-4 with the players we have or what would we need to upgrade? We dont have enough decent LB's to play a 4-3, much less a 3-4 so i say no way

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D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Here's the thing that strikes me as the most interesting about this guy: [quote]defensive coordinator at Georgia in 2000 and LSU in 2001. The Tigers won the SEC championship game and the Sugar Bowl that season under second-year head coach Nick Saban.[quote] And all of us LSU fans remember EXACTLY how dominant that defense was the year they won the national championship. I'm starting to get excited about the coaching moves now........but not TOO excited.

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FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	So if we do FireVenturi.....then i will keep my name until he helps the fins get to the SB? LOL!!!

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Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	The Cowboys switched from a 4-3 defensive alignment to a 3-4 defense in 2005. It is unknown which defense Payton and Gibbs would prefer if Gibbs is hired in New Orleans. Would we be able to play a 3-4 with the players we have or what would we need to upgrade?

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DblBogey 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 538	More likely, Payton will bring in a new defensive coordinator, replacing Rick Venturi. http://www.nola.com/saints/t-p/index...0733310670.xml Praise the Lord . . . Thank You Jesus! I've got the X locked and loaded to put in the bus window.
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