Thread: Broncos mourn passing of former offensive line coach Alex Gibbs

RIP Coach Gibbs. Condolences to the family.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Former Broncos offensive line coach Alex Gibbs, whose zone-blocking scheme defined the team's dominant rushing attack during its back-to-back Super Bowl run and for more than a decade in Denver, died from complications from a stroke on Monday, the team announced. Gibbs, who was surrounded by his family at his home in Phoenix, was 80.

Gibbs' thinking and coaching was a key part of the Broncos' Super Bowl XXXII and XXXIII teams, but even more so for how offenses in the NFL have evolved in the decades since he first came into the league in 1984.

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Alex Gibbs, who had a profound impact on the Denver Broncos and the National Football League as an offensive line coach," the Broncos said in a statement. "During his 14 years with the Broncos, Coach Gibbs left a lasting legacy on this league with his innovative blocking schemes and outstanding teaching ability. He helped the Broncos to Super Bowls during three different decades—including back-to-back World Championships—while forging a reputation as one of the greatest assistant coaches in NFL history.

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The man's impact on the broncos and the League cannot be underestimated. RIP Mr Gibbs

Literally revolutionized the way offensive line was played/schemed/coached. Quite the legacy.

Bronco legend. Rest easy Mr. Gibbs.

Gibbs is an all-timer!

Originally Posted by Shazam!

The man's impact on the broncos and the League cannot be underestimated. RIP Mr Gibbs

Yea, what he did with his zone blocking schemes for a time, turned the NFL on its ear. It's always hard to know exactly how much impact one person or another had on a successful team, but it's hard to imagine the Broncos having that same run of dominance without Gibbs.

legend. . .

Originally Posted by Davii

Bronco legend. Rest easy Mr. Gibbs.

Not much more can be said. It’s my understanding he’s not in the Ring of Fame? He should be.

Rest In Peace, Coach Gibbs.