Joe Gibbs opens up about.(Sports)

From: The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) | Date: August 7, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: MIKE WISE

By Mike Wise

The Washington Post

WASHINGTON

Since his detractors are already carting him off into the sunset, let's start with the most obvious question:

"Bill Cowher?!"

"It's understandable," Joe Gibbs said, earnestly. "He's a great coach. He's had a great history."

"But you're Joe Gibbs, the only active coach in the Hall of Fame. And they're talking about Bill Cowher replacing you next season if things don't go well. That doesn't bother you?"

"I gotta tell you the truth: If I was an owner, I'd sure be considerin' him," Gibbs ...