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?

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.

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.

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.

12thMan · 01-19-2006, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevikazi

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.

That's if Al Saunders actually comes here....and if Gregg Williams actually takes over one day.

firstdown · 01-19-2006, 10:56 AM

I for got about Don Breaux but does he realy play the tradional role as OC? I thought that Gibbs was acting more as OC.

12thMan · 01-19-2006, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

I for got about Don Breaux but does he realy play the tradional role as OC? I thought that Gibbs was acting more as OC.

Could be but I think Don B. has the official title, if you will.

Redskins_P · 01-19-2006, 11:00 AM

I would welcome the idea of Al Saunders being the OC. But that would mean we'd have to get rid of someone in the staff wouldn't it?

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	#5
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	#6
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	#7
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	#11
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.

01-19-2006, 10:56 AM	#13
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: offensive coordinator I for got about Don Breaux but does he realy play the tradional role as OC? I thought that Gibbs was acting more as OC.

01-19-2006, 11:00 AM	#15
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101	Re: offensive coordinator I would welcome the idea of Al Saunders being the OC. But that would mean we'd have to get rid of someone in the staff wouldn't it?

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

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