DPR4444 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 http://sports.yahoo.com/news/giants-39-kevin-gilbride-announces-232000807--nfl.html;_ylt=A0oG7uBeAMZSKDIAXGVXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTB0aWx1YWdzBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2FjMgR2dGlkA1ZJUDMzNF8x "“It’s hard to say, ‘It’s time,’” Gilbride said via the Giants' official website. "To finally do it, it’s a very unnatural feeling. I knew this was it and I was going to do it. I finally pulled the trigger. But it’s difficult.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 A piece of Bills history goes to the sunset. Sounds like he feels conflicted by his decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 When will he be eligible for the HoF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Saves the Giants from firing him. A class move in my humble opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 A piece of Bills history goes to the sunset. Sounds like he feels conflicted by his decision. Definitely, if one is unsure they will regret it latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 is there any team he hasn't coached for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Does everyone remember when Bruce Arians "retired" from the Steelers? Gilbride is one year older than Arians. I wonder if Gilbride was guaranteed the money on the last year of his contract under the condition that he toe the company line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 They are throwing a party for Gilbride. Buddy Ryan says he will throw the first punch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrules Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Saves the Giants from firing him. A class move in my humble opinion. Agreed, looks better to retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 They are throwing a party for Gilbride. Buddy Ryan says he will throw the first punch I just watched that 'Football Life' from the 1993 Oilers. Gilbride really showed some class handling the entire Buddy Ryan thing. Gilbride was a pretty decent OC here was he not? If i remember correctly? Another coach/player that leaves the Bills and gets a ring(s)...oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Very curious to see if the Giants go outside the organization for Gilbride's replacement. They need some fresh ideas on that team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Very curious to see if the Giants go outside the organization for Gilbride's replacement. They need some fresh ideas on that team. Nate Hackett has a lot of fresh ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 We had a couple of glory years with Gilbride here. Remember 2002--first year with Bledsoe? We were a top-5 offense in the league!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Well it was either retire or get fired, looks better to retire and say you left on your own terms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybe Someday Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) We had a couple of glory years with Gilbride here. Remember 2002--first year with Bledsoe? We were a top-5 offense in the league!! I find it funny that you refer to any time period within the last 15+ years as glory years. We did have a nice 8 game run in 2002 though!! Edited January 3, 2014 by 3 --> 10 Connection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Very curious to see if the Giants go outside the organization for Gilbride's replacement. They need some fresh ideas on that team. I was wondering if Jason Garret would get fired, NY Daily News had been hinting that Gilbride was likely done. I had thought maybe Garrett goes to NY. Eli with Garret as an OC? I'd buy that stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I was wondering if Jason Garret would get fired, NY Daily News had been hinting that Gilbride was likely done. I had thought maybe Garrett goes to NY. Eli with Garret as an OC? I'd buy that stock. well, IIRC, Jerry Jones came out and gave his support to say that Garrett has his full support and is staying, so that usually means we can expect the firing any time now.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I find it funny that you refer to any time period within the last 15+ years as glory years. We did have a nice 8 game run in 2002 though!! It's all relative!! I do remember a bunch of really entertaining games during that 2002 season-- real barn-burners. Ahhhh, to be 8-8 and have a top-5 offense again.... we can only dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Well it was either retire or get fired, looks better to retire and say you left on your own terms Yep, he was the scapegoat for this years 28th ranked offense. The GM's lack of building a proper O line. The bad O line play, and the offensive injuries caused Eli to get hurried / hit so often. Which also caused the bad protections, the bad run game, and injuries to the RB's. Never mind that this is the very same OC that took over an 8-8 team from 2006, and in 2007 and setup the offense / called plays well enough for a 10-6 record and a super bowl win. Then the NY Giants went to the super bowl and won it again in 2011, and had many injuries along that O line that he overcame. Whew, a 2x SB winning OC and the NYC fans want him burned on the cross. I gotta wonder what they would want to do with Hackett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckinny Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) How the guy got 2 super bowl rings is beyong me....drives me nuts! Saw Perry Fewell was interviewing for the Deadskins....is that just the Rooney Rule? Edited January 3, 2014 by stuckinny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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