Al Saunders: was he necessary?

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

He was only necessary in the sense that Gibbs wanted a more hands on role with the entire operation (on and off the field),

if by hands on you mean hands off. he doen't do anything with the defense, he doesn't call the plays. he hired saunders so he'd have less stress and more time ( i don't think he wants to do the 80 hour work weeks any more). I think in gibbs mind it was necessary, cause he wouldn't stick around as long without more help, but it's effect on offensive performance hasn't been so hot thus far.