Saunders Quote in ESPN article

[celts32]

Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

It's certainly a long-term situation, setting everything up so when Gibbs steps asides, he knows he's got quality guys taking over. Same growing pains happened 2 years ago when Gibbs came back. It takes time for an offense to be implemented and click. I don't think the coaching staff thought it would take this long, and thought they had a playoff run in hand.

I wouldn't call this season a waste. It looks like Brunell could be led out to pasture after this season if Campbell does well. Saunders will get all gears going on this juggernaut. While it sucks now, long term is looking good.

The only problem with the LT plan is that Saunders is just as old as Gibbs.

[724Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by celts32

The only problem with the LT plan is that Saunders is just as old as Gibbs.

He looks to be in great shape (running down the field with players) so as long as he's willing to call plays then age shouldn't be an issue.

Actually this may work to our benefit. The stress of being a head-coach is obviously greater than being an OC (or a DC). Saunders may decide that head-coaching is not in his future and decide to remain an OC. Why change jobs when your current job is paying like a head coach.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by celts32

The only problem with the LT plan is that Saunders is just as old as Gibbs.

Are you sure? I'm pretty sure that Saunders is six or seven years younger than Gibbs

[celts32]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Are you sure? I'm pretty sure that Saunders is six or seven years younger than Gibbs

He's a little younger but they are both in their 60's.

[steveo395]

Originally Posted by celts32

He's a little younger but they are both in their 60's.

saunders is 59, gibbs will be 66 in like a week