“We’re All Losers Now”
An oral history of the post-Gibbs era
Cover Story
When Joe Gibbs stepped down as Redskins head coach after the 1992 season, he didn’t just leave his shadow on the sidelines. In the 11 years since, five different coaches have stood in the Skins’ locker room, stared down the microphones, and tried to answer the same question: “What happened out there, coach?” Their explanations and apologia offer a tidy recap of the Gibbs interregnum. —Josh Levin
Richie Petitbon, 1993 (4-12)
Oct. 10, 1993
Lost to Giants 41-7, the worst loss in RFK history:
“We obviously got our ass kicked. We were beat in every department. I think this may have been the longest day I ever spent at RFK Stadium. From the coaching staff right down to the players, we obviously stunk.”
Norv Turner, 1994–2000
(50-60-1)
Nov. 23, 1997
Tied Giants 7-7;
QB Gus Frerotte sprained neck
head-butting a wall after TD:
“I never thought to tell a guy not to do that.”
Oct. 18, 1998
Lost to Vikings 41-7:
“Offensively we’re just totally inept. We can’t snap two plays together in a row and not jump offsides. When we do get the ball snapped properly and a guy’s open, we can’t get him the ball. When we get him the ball, he doesn’t catch it. We’ve got guys going the wrong way. We’re just not capable of performing offensively right now.”
Terry Robiskie, 2000 (1-2)
Dec. 10, 2000
Lost to Cowboys
32-13:... Continued 
Issue of Jan. 16 - 22, 2004
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