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

[mooby]

I totally would love to see Al Saunders here. KC's offense has been awesome for years now. Look at what Al Saunders did there. Great running back + good quarterback + average receivers and a great tight end = one of the best offenses in the league. We have all that in Clinton Portis + Mark Brunell + one of the best receivers in the league in S. Moss + Chris Cooley = we could be great as well.

[offiss]

Originally Posted by bigmarley4

I have a question that no one seems to address. In the article, it specifically says that Suanders' title would be Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach. Isn't there usually only one Assistant Head Coach, who is more or less the second in command? This makes it seem as if Saunders is going to come here and jump ahead of GWilliams in the coaching pecking order. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

Lets face it the title assistant head coach is just that, a title, makes guy's feel more important, I am sure both will have equal billing on their side of the ball, all that matters is ultimatly you have one man in charge of everyone and that's Gibbs.

Williams ability to do his own thing on defense should only enhance Saunders to sign on with Gibbs, knowing he will call the shots on offense should be a comfort for him. I am also fairly sure he is very familar with Gibbs, his style, and how he treats his coaches, I hope this works out.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by bigmarley4

I have a question that no one seems to address. In the article, it specifically says that Suanders' title would be Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach. Isn't there usually only one Assistant Head Coach, who is more or less the second in command? This makes it seem as if Saunders is going to come here and jump ahead of GWilliams in the coaching pecking order. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

Well there's Assistant Head Coach-Offense (Joe Bugel) and Defense (Gregg Williams). I guess he would "replace" Bugel. I don't think Buges would mind having that title stripped. Everyone knows his true value to the organization

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by bigmarley4

I have a question that no one seems to address. In the article, it specifically says that Suanders' title would be Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach. Isn't there usually only one Assistant Head Coach, who is more or less the second in command? This makes it seem as if Saunders is going to come here and jump ahead of GWilliams in the coaching pecking order. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

Well, it probably would read: Assistant Head Coach/Offense
Gregg Williams: Assistant Head Coach/Defense

I don't think it really means he would jump the gun over Williams. Besides, Williams is clearly the "unspoken" favorite to succeed Gibbs in the grand scheme of things. Also remember, per ESPN, Gregg Williams has a clause that if he's still on the staff when Gibbs retires and doesn't get the head coaching job, he get's $1 mil. So, I would have to think that unless GW falls out with Snyder and Gibbs or just flat out leaves, he'll be the next head coach.

[Dana87]

Originally Posted by bigmarley4

I have a question that no one seems to address. In the article, it specifically says that Suanders' title would be Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach. Isn't there usually only one Assistant Head Coach, who is more or less the second in command? This makes it seem as if Saunders is going to come here and jump ahead of GWilliams in the coaching pecking order. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

No you can have as many Asst Head coaches you want. There aren't any rules on the subject...YET!

[Big C]

man, please get saunders. our aerial game will be so much better!

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Well, it probably would read: Assistant Head Coach/Offense
Gregg Williams: Assistant Head Coach/Defense

I don't think it really means he would jump the gun over Williams. Besides, Williams is clearly the "unspoken" favorite to succeed Gibbs in the grand scheme of things. Also remember, per ESPN, Gregg Williams has a clause that if he's still on the staff when Gibbs retires and doesn't get the head coaching job, he get's $1 mil. So, I would have to think that unless GW falls out with Snyder and Gibbs or just flat out leaves, he'll be the next head coach.

Why do I get the feeling that if Snyder chose someone else, he's not going to have any problem handing over $1 million to GW?

[Cooley 350Z]

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/13663235.htm

Looks like it could be a done deal.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Why do I get the feeling that if Snyder chose someone else, he's not going to have any problem handing over $1 million to GW?

You're so right. And not only that, but the available choices that GW had this year probably won't be as attractive to him when that day comes anyway.

[mooby]

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/13663235.htm


Edit: yeah i just saw the other thread where this has already been posted. Sorry mods.

[Redskins_P]

Originally Posted by Cooley 350Z

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/13663235.htm

Looks like it could be a done deal.

Yep, looks like it is. This is great guys. I might have to have a couple drinks tonight to celebrate!

Bigskinbauer, you're good at this. Give us a little celebration post (ala your "welcome").

:headbange

[amorentz]

This is well worth a new thread because the news is official! Wow, what a signing...from a top scoring offense in the NFL for a long time. Everyone has always said Gibbs is an increadible manager who is skilled at his picking people; lets hope this is just another step in a winning direction.

My only hope is that its not "too many cooks spoil the soup." However, I cant imagine that Gibbs would have brought him in if he thought anything like that...GO SKINS!

[Big C]

yayayayayayayayayaya! look out nfl!

[backrow]

Originally Posted by Cooley 350Z

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/13663235.htm

Looks like it could be a done deal.

Kansascity.com scoops the Washpost!


WOW! This is HUGE!

[mooby]

I think this will really help our offense this year. If Brunell stays healthy, or if perhaps Campbell gets a chance and does good, i could see us having one of the top offenses in the league next year.