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A lot of opinions from the regulars on Joe Gibbs's resignation.

As one who has bled burgundy and gold for more than 64 years I wish Joe Gibbs all the best. He led the franchise to heights that could exist only in one's wildest fantasy.

Bob Moss, Silver Spring

Many fans agree with you.

Spending more time with family is a reason no one can argue with and is probably the most used excuse in professional sports. I know Gibbs is a family man, but if Daniel Snyder had stepped up to the plate midway through the season when things were looking bad and offered a contract extension, Gibbs and staff would be preparing for the 2008 season.

Eugene Morgan, Wheaton

I believe Gibbs knew an extension was his at any time during the season.

I want to start off by saying that I wasn't all that impressed by the Redskins' four-game run to the playoffs. Let's face reality: The stars aligned for them with each of those teams. That said, they easily could've thrown in the towel, but didn't. They get points for that.

I see an eerie similarity to this resignation by Joe Gibbs and his last one. Both were abrupt and both left the team with a hand-picked, first-round draft selection whose performance was anything but first round. The last time it was Desmond Howard; now it's Jason Campbell.

Now for the next coach: Forget Gregg Williams; he's already laid a head coaching egg. Forget Al Saunders; we'd end up with Todd Collins as our starting quarterback. Forget Bill Cowher; Dan Snyder needs to stop star-gazing. The obvious choice has to be Russ Grimm.

Charlie Jurgonis, Fairfax

Charlie, Charlie, Charlie: You make an argument for Grimm, but in the process take down one broadcaster, two assistant head coaches, two quarterbacks and the owner. I'm glad you didn't do my annual job reviews.

Chris Core "devoted" the first half hour of his WMAL radio show this morning to the subject of Gibbs's resignation. Most callers agreed that while Gibbs is a good man who deserves our appreciation for trying, we were relieved that he resigned. My take, of course, is he never should have come back.

Thomas Carr, Washington

So, Tom, we'll agree to disagree.