The Washington Redskins' white knight, legendary coach Joe Gibbs, returned to the sidelines on Sunday afternoon, but it was before the game started and he was gone before kickoff.
No, he almost certainly will not be returning to the team in any capacity this offseason. He was just here as a fan, a friend, and a reminder of better times.
But that didn't stop lots of hungry fans on Twitter from speculating about what he talked about with Doug Williams, walking down the Redskins' sideline before the game. It's hard to imagine that there's anything to say after a season like this.
Joe Gibbs is here today and just walked out with Doug Williams. pic.twitter.com/OlACouKl9h
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 30, 2018Not surprisingly, Gibbs remains close with team owner Dan Snyder and even warmly embraced his former boss:
HUGS FOR GIBBS: The legend, Joe Gibbs, in the house for today's season finale, greeted with a hug by #Redskins owner Dan Snyder #HTTR pic.twitter.com/Ezl0tT8U7l
— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) December 30, 2018Gibbs twice left the Redskins for health reasons and to focus on his NASCAR team. It was shocking for him to return for a second run, especially after entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It's hard to believe that there's any desire to come back for another run.
106.7 The Fan personality Grant Paulsen tried to explain the moment to the masses on Twitter:
Joe Gibbs being at FedEx Field today makes a lot of sense. Dan Snyder and the front office under more scrutiny than ever before. Need to appease the fans somehow. Gibbs being back in the mix more often would certainly do that.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) December 30, 2018And yet for others, it was sort of like hitting rock bottom and running into the ex that got away in the grocery store. It's nice to see them, but you almost wish you hadn't:
The Redskins bringing Joe Gibbs back to Fed Ex is proof they have absolutely no idea what fans want, and don't care. It's actually embarrassing they keep trying this "look at all these famous legends we have!" bit
— ɴɪᴄᴋ ᴀꜱʜᴏᴏʜ -- (@NickAshooh) December 30, 2018Joe Gibbs at this game is like visiting the house you grew up in and finding it trashed and in need of major repairs. Gray Gardens
— Andy Pollin (@andypollin1) December 30, 2018Good to see you, Joe, but please, save yourself.
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