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Redskins camp: Gibbs family relishes time together Date published: 8/11/2006
By ADAM HIMMELSBACH ASHBURN--Imagine sidling up to Redskins coach Joe Gibbs as he explained every nook and cranny of his team's offense. Just the two of you, together in a room at the team's practice facility, taking breaks for pizza or sodas or whatever. To have this happen, you'd probably have to win a contest. Or be his offensive coordinator. Or be his younger son. That one worked for Coy Gibbs. Early last summer, Joe Gibbs decided Coy was ready, so the two sat together as Joe broke down the Redskins' offense. He explained plays. He explained formations. Coy says they talked for hours. "That was really awesome," said Coy, 33, who's a Redskins assistant coach in charge of quality control. "You don't get an opportunity like that very often, because when he's coaching, there's not a lot of time." For Coy, it's been a wonderful learning experience. For Joe, it's been a wonderful chance for a father to spend more time with his son. Prior to returning to the Redskins in 2004, Joe Gibbs spent 12 years alongside his older son, J.D., as the two laid the foundation for the family's burgeoning NASCAR operation, Joe Gibbs Racing. J.D. is now president of the company. Coy had a brief career racing in the NASCAR Busch and Craftsman Truck series, but when his father started coaching again, Coy joined him. "I think one of the greatest thrills in coaching is being able to work with your kid," Joe Gibbs said this week. "You'd rather see your kid do well than anything you do. Your heart goes out to them when they have disappointments. Certainly, I'm proud of my children." During Coy's first season, menial tasks were part of the job. But gradually, the former Stanford linebacker has been given more responsibility. This year he's working with the offense, spending extra time with the tight ends. He breaks down video, organizes meetings, scouts opponents and sometimes even acts as a blocking dummy. "Right now I'm just learning this racket and paying some dues," Coy said. "I haven't really focused yet as far as my future goes. I'm kind of feeling it out and seeing where I fit. Obviously it's the chance of a lifetime to get up here and see exactly what goes on at the level."
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