It's official - Al Saunders is our new offensive coordinator!

Hail2em · 01-19-2006, 10:10 AM

Redskins | Team meeting with Saunders Thursday
Thu, 19 Jan 2006 05:46:58 -0800

Jerry McDonald, of the Oakland Tribune, reports <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/21/nfl">Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Al Saunders was scheduled to meet with the Washington Redskins Thursday, Jan, 19, for a lucrative position as assistant head coach and offensive coordinator, an NFL source said. Saunders could receive an offer from the deep pockets of Washington owner Daniel Snyder that would exceed what he could make as the Oakland Raiders head coach.

MTK · 01-19-2006, 10:28 AM

Wow, this would be a very interesting acquisition!

Hog1 · 01-19-2006, 10:34 AM

Totally Interesting. One of the hallmarks of Gibbs career with the Skins and with other pursuits, is his innovation. You never know what he has up his sleeve. Can't wait to see how this plays out!

firstdown · 01-19-2006, 10:42 AM

Did Gibbs ever use a O cordinator in the past?

12thMan · 01-19-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

Did Gibbs ever use a O cordinator in the past?

Yes, Dan Henning...now w/Carolina. And Don Breaux, our current OC, worked with Gibbs in the past.

Darrell_Green_28 · 01-20-2006, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Yes, Dan Henning...now w/Carolina. And Don Breaux, our current OC, worked with Gibbs in the past.

So what is going to happen to Don Breaux now? What will his role be? Assistant OC? Although he and the rest of the coaching staff just signed a new contract?
see http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=15096

Beemnseven · 01-20-2006, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell_Green_28

So what is going to happen to Don Breaux now? What will his role be? Assistant OC? Although he and the rest of the coaching staff just signed a new contract?
see http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=15096

I think we'll see yet another innovative, assistant coaching title for Breaux: Maybe he'll be the "Quality Control - Offensive Assistant in charge of Converting 3rd and Long." Or 3rd and Short. Either one.

70Chip · 01-20-2006, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I think we'll see yet another innovative, assistant coaching title for Breaux: Maybe he'll be the "Quality Control - Offensive Assistant in charge of Converting 3rd and Long." Or 3rd and Short. Either one.

I suggest:

Assistant Offensive Coordinator in Charge of 2nd Down Red Zone Passes (including but not limited to those that are shovel-like in nature) and Going for Late Night Munchies (including but not limited to salty snacks and sugary cola drinks)

offiss · 01-19-2006, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

Did Gibbs ever use a O cordinator in the past?

Yes, but Gibbs has alway's done the playcalling.

Back in the 80's if you asked football people what was Gibbs greatest strength at coach, they would say his ability to surround himself with the right coaches, set aside his playcalling abilities, most would say he's alway's been able to bring in the right coaches to make the team run properly.

Signing G. Williams up just showed Gibbs still was very sharp in knowing what he needed, although I felt Martz would be the perfect guy for our offense, none the less Gibbs knows what we have on offense isn't working, and guess what he's right on top of it. Saunders is another coach like Martz out of the Coryell system, ALA Gibbs, sounds like a great signing if we can make it happen.

That Guy · 01-19-2006, 10:45 AM

you can't fault KC's offense

this pickup could be beyond killer... it'd be funny if we ended up with 3 coaches making 10mill a year between them.

SmootSmack · 01-19-2006, 10:48 AM

Wow. Saunders is the guy I had wanted as our coach when Spurrier left....before Gibbs decided to come back. Interesting to note that Saunders and Gibbs were on the coaching staff together at USC in the early 70s.

It begs the question though, is someone leaving? Adding Musgrave and Saunders in back to back years and nobody going seems like a bit much. Could Breaux be retiring?

amorentz · 01-19-2006, 10:49 AM

I wonder if Al Davis would overpay him to keep him away from us just out of spite? He seems like the type!

firstdown · 01-19-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by amorentz

I wonder if Al Davis would overpay him to keep him away from us just out of spite? He seems like the type!

Thats part of the game and what we cheered Snyder for doing with Williams.

amorentz · 01-19-2006, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

Thats part of the game and what we cheered Snyder for doing with Williams.

I know, I was saying that he would do that as revenge for Williams!

Kevikazi · 01-19-2006, 10:54 AM

Sounds like a great move. When Joe Gibbs retire, Gregg Williams will take over as head-coach and oversee the defense. Then, he won't have to look for an O-coordinator. Al Saunders can oversee the offense.

01-19-2006, 10:10 AM	#1
Hail2em Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Va. Beach, Virginia Posts: 229	offensive coordinator Redskins \| Team meeting with Saunders Thursday Thu, 19 Jan 2006 05:46:58 -0800 Jerry McDonald, of the Oakland Tribune, reports <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/21/nfl">Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Al Saunders was scheduled to meet with the Washington Redskins Thursday, Jan, 19, for a lucrative position as assistant head coach and offensive coordinator, an NFL source said. Saunders could receive an offer from the deep pockets of Washington owner Daniel Snyder that would exceed what he could make as the Oakland Raiders head coach.

01-19-2006, 10:28 AM	#2
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: offensive coordinator Wow, this would be a very interesting acquisition!

01-19-2006, 10:34 AM	#3
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: offensive coordinator Totally Interesting. One of the hallmarks of Gibbs career with the Skins and with other pursuits, is his innovation. You never know what he has up his sleeve. Can't wait to see how this plays out! __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

01-19-2006, 10:42 AM	#4
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: offensive coordinator Did Gibbs ever use a O cordinator in the past?

01-19-2006, 10:45 AM	#10
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: offensive coordinator you can't fault KC's offense this pickup could be beyond killer... it'd be funny if we ended up with 3 coaches making 10mill a year between them.

01-19-2006, 10:48 AM	#11
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: offensive coordinator Wow. Saunders is the guy I had wanted as our coach when Spurrier left....before Gibbs decided to come back. Interesting to note that Saunders and Gibbs were on the coaching staff together at USC in the early 70s. It begs the question though, is someone leaving? Adding Musgrave and Saunders in back to back years and nobody going seems like a bit much. Could Breaux be retiring? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-19-2006, 10:49 AM	#12
amorentz Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington, DC Age: 44 Posts: 368	Re: offensive coordinator I wonder if Al Davis would overpay him to keep him away from us just out of spite? He seems like the type!

01-19-2006, 10:54 AM	#15
Kevikazi Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Maryland Age: 55 Posts: 187	Re: offensive coordinator Sounds like a great move. When Joe Gibbs retire, Gregg Williams will take over as head-coach and oversee the defense. Then, he won't have to look for an O-coordinator. Al Saunders can oversee the offense.

It's official - Al Saunders is our new offensive coordinator!

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