Last place good? I don't think so Gilbert...

So earlier today, Gilbert Arenas, the oft-injured superstar of the Washington Wizards said that his Wiz being in last place was a good thing. The reeling Wizards are 1-8, their worst start in a decade, are struggling in every aspect of the game and can't seem to do much of anything right. I'm sorry Gilbert, but isn't winning the whole point. The great Vince Lombardi once said "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing," but apparently, Gilbert has yet to get that message. He was quoted as saying, "but if this is one of those years where we don't make the playoffs or we finish in last place ... that's what happened to San Antonio and that's how they got Tim Duncan and look at them now ... and that's for the better." Yea, the Spurs got Tim Duncan, but Duncan is a once-in-a-generation talent, and it doesn't look like next years NBA draft has any Duncan-caliber, franchise players. Agent Zero better hope that the Wizards have turned things around by the time he return to the team January 1, because if Washington keep sputtering, this will be a very long season for the Wizards faithful. I have to believe that they will turn it around sooner rather than later, as they do have two all-stars on their roster in Caron Bulter and Antawn Jamison, but how long they can go without their $111 million man is the real question...one that only time can answer.

Joe Gibbs a Coward...Never!

In a recent Washington Times interview, former Redskin Lavar Arrington called Redskin legend Joe Gibbs a "coward" and implied that the only reason he came back to the Redskins was to make money for his NASCAR team. Now I have always been a Lavar fan, and I understand that he has had some unfortunate dealings with the team, especially with owner Dan Synder, but calling Joe Gibbs a coward is not only the furthest thing from the truth but despicable and disgusting. Gibbs is a legend and one of the the most respectable men to ever walk an NFL sideline. Putting Lavar's relationship with Synder aside, Lavar needs to look past his business dealings with the Redskins and apologize immediately to Coach Joe. Gibbs didn't retire for a second time because he was a "coward," he retired because he wanted to spend more time with his family, including his 3-year-old grandsonTaylor who is receiving treatments for leukemia, and because he had accomplished what he set out to do when he rejoined the 'Skins for a second stint. When Gibbs came back in January 2004, the Redskins were a mess, they downright sucked on the field and needed a makeover off the field as well. More importantly, the Redskins needed a PR overhaul after the whole Spurrier debacle, and what better way than bring back a Hall of Fame coach and the most respected man to ever grace the sidelines of the Burgundy and Gold. Gibbs' one goal when he came back was turn the franchise around, to get them back to their glory days. Now he didn't quite win a Super Bowl, but he took them to the playoffs twice in four years, which was much better than what they had accomplished in the previous 11 years since, when they only made the playoffs once. He turned the franchise around and gave new Coach Jim Zorn a playoff team with Pro Bowlers on both sides of the ball and good,character guys in the locker room. Joe Gibbs gave the Redskins organization the much needed direction and discipline that it severely lacked, but more importantly, he gave them leadership. No other coach in the NFL could've successfully led the team through the Sean Taylor death and get them to the playoffs. Gibbs is a man of integrity, honesty, a hard worker, and a winner, something that I unfortunately can't say about Lavar. Lashing out at Gibbs was a petty and disrespectful cry for attention. Lavar, Joe Gibbs isn't the coward, you are!

Sean Taylor to Be Honored

The Washington Redskins announced today that the late Sean Taylor inducted into the franchise's Ring of Fame in a ceremony prior to the team's contest against the New York Giants on Nov. 30, 2008. Taylor will be the 43rd member of the Ring of Fame. It is a deserving honor for one of the true greats to ever put on a Redskins uniform. The two-time pro bowler was known for his viscous hits and ball-hawking abilities. As Micheal Wilbon of the Washington Post said a few years ago, "Taylor is a beast, an absolute monster of defensive might. When you see opposing receivers -- good receivers -- dropping balls in open spaces and can't figure out why, Taylor is why. He's everywhere, running like a cornerback and hitting like Butkus." The Redskins drafted Taylor with fifth pick of the 2004 NFL draft following an All-American career at the University of Miami. Big things were expected from him and boy did he deliver. In just three and a half seasons, he had 299 tackles, 12 interceptions, and forced 8 fumbles. Sports Illustrated also named him the hardest hitter in the NFL. Despite running into some early troubles, Taylor also became one of the most respected men in the Redskins locker room and a fan favorite. I am glad the Redskins are deciding to honor Sean for his accomplishments but I want Dan Synder and Co. to go one step further. The Redskins need to retire #21. He deserves it.