Almost three years ago when I lived in Atlanta, the Falcons pulled off an NFL draft coup by trading for the San Diego Chargers coveted first pick. The Falcons used the pick to draft Michael Vick from Virginia Tech. At the time, Vick was the hottest thing to hit college football, and the buzz around Atlanta was magical. I remember the day like it was yesterday. Atlanta citizens were downright giddy with excitement over a team that would usually only sell out one home game (Tampa Bay). I never thought I would experience anything like it again. Until now.

The Washington D.C. area is absolutely ecstatic over the return of Coach Gibbs. Gibbs represents everything that went right with the Redskins. When I was growing up, he was the coach. Joe Gibbs is a respectable man who everyone looks up to. His return brings promise to a team that has only been to the playoffs one time since he left the team in 1993. Expectations are high, but not unrealistic. Everyone knows the challenges that Gibbs will face, and we can only assume that he will rise to meet them, as usual.

Glad to have you back, Coach.