Rah-Rah thread about Gibbs

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Originally Posted by popanot

Gibbs had a stint in Atlanta and I don't remember him making any Pro-Bowlers out that OL or making them a top unit in the league. If I recall, didn't Gibbs sign a 1yr contract? It's a good move, but it still takes talent.

They didn't get a lot of mainstream press attention, but while they (and Gibbs) were in Atlanta, Kevin Shaffer and Kynan Forney were highly regarded by some of the sites I frequented. After the switch in schemes Forney wasn't as effective and Shaffer hasn't been nearly as good in Cleveland either. As for top unit, I think up until Petrino tried to switch to a power scheme last year, Atlanta's line was one of the better units in the league, as evidenced by very high yards per carry for their backs. Some of that was the threat of Vick, but I think a lot of it was also scheme.