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

Sociofan · 01-19-2006, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12thMan

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

According to ESPN, it's a done deal:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2298365

FRPLG · 01-19-2006, 02:42 PM

Can you see this conversation?
"Fire up Redskin One Danny boy! I'm off KC to fix our offense!"

MTK · 01-19-2006, 02:45 PM

Wow, I really didn't see a move like this coming... great, great move and a great start to the offseason!!

FRPLG · 01-19-2006, 02:48 PM

I guess playing the CHiefs this year gave them a good look at what they'd like to do offensively maybe. Smart move to just go get the guy who was a main figure in putting it together.

PSUSkinsFan21 · 01-19-2006, 02:51 PM

This is just huge! I couldn't be happier right now. They're already making all the right offseason moves for next year.

jdlea · 01-19-2006, 02:53 PM

I love the move. Not only can KC air it out and put up a ton of points, but their ground game has been ridiculous. They do have great players, but some of that has to be scheme. I'm not willing to believe that Larry Johnson is head and shoulders better than Clinton Portis, despite what many of you all thought at the end of last season.

I think this was a great move and I will definitely help out this offense. It's almost hard to believe how much the Skins are willing to spend on coordinators. Think about it, is Gregg Williams or Saunders good enough to pay at least 3 mil a year to try to get them out of Washington? In my book, not only did they get great deals to be here, they're almost cost prohibitive as head coaches, now.

Gmanc711 · 01-19-2006, 02:55 PM

AWSOME move. This is a guy who can come in and run the bread and butter of the Redskins (rushing the football), but who knows how to mix it up alot better than I think Coach Gibbs had at the end of the year.

In addition, I think its a great move by Gibbs, he recognizes the problem and is willing to do anything to win; even at the cost of taking a step back in the playcalling.

hurrykaine · 01-19-2006, 02:58 PM

Sweet move! Uncork the champagne boys and girls....super bowl XLI, here we come!

On another note, how embarrasing for the Washington Post. They've been completely clueless about skins breaking news this past year.

Redskins_P · 01-19-2006, 02:59 PM

Just wondering......doesn't Al Saunders run a lot of stretch plays? Also, I think he mixes in counters, sweeps....etc.

The passing game is where he'll make the biggest impact. Look for Cooleys numbers to go up next season.

drew54 · 01-19-2006, 03:00 PM

Kansas City Free Agents

WR Chris Horn (RFA); No compensation
WR Marc Boerigter
QB Todd Collins
QB Damon Huard

Some Wide outs that could end up on our team, as well as a possible veteran backup to replace Ramsey if we decide not to keep him.

12thMan · 01-19-2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hurrykaine

Sweet move! Uncork the champagne boys and girls....super bowl XLI, here we come!

On another note, how embarrasing for the Washington Post. They've been completely clueless about skins breaking news this past year.

If they'd stop paying people like Sally Jenkins, perhaps they could actually get someone who's interested in covering the team.

PSUSkinsFan21 · 01-19-2006, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdlea

I love the move. Not only can KC air it out and put up a ton of points, but their ground game has been ridiculous. They do have great players, but some of that has to be scheme

Agreed. In fact, I would say it's probably more the scheme than the players. KC has had a very successful passing attack for years with guys like Eddie Kennison, Johnnie Morton (before this year), and Dante Hall as wide receivers. Talk about getting the most out of sub-par players. Nothing against them, but they really aren't superstar WRs. Of course, everything is easier on offense when you have an O-line like they've had. Either way, I'm very excited.

Oh, and yes, Cooley should go off this year.

FRPLG · 01-19-2006, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew54

Kansas City Free Agents

WR Chris Horn (RFA); No compensation
WR Marc Boerigter
QB Todd Collins
QB Damon Huard

Some Wide outs that could end up on our team, as well as a possible veteran backup to replace Ramsey if we decide not to keep him.

Too funny. The first I did was look to see who their FAs were but they were so worthless I didn't bother even posting them. I don't see one guy who I think the skins will make a move on. I guess maybe Boerigter or Huard(if Ramsey is gon) but there are a lot better options out there.

redsk1 · 01-19-2006, 03:05 PM

Wow, great news. The only bad thing is we have to wait another 7 months before football starts again. Great move though.

drew54 · 01-19-2006, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

Too funny. The first I did was look to see who their FAs were but they were so worthless I didn't bother even posting them. I don't see one guy who I think the skins will make a move on. I guess maybe Boerigter or Huard(if Ramsey is gon) but there are a lot better options out there.

LOL,

Yeah Boerigter is coming off of a torn ACL, and I think Collins was the back up so he would be the most likely one to sign.

But all in all, they dont have crap.

01-19-2006, 02:42 PM	#77
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: It's official - Al Saunders is our new offensive coordinator! Can you see this conversation? "Fire up Redskin One Danny boy! I'm off KC to fix our offense!"

01-19-2006, 02:45 PM	#78
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: It's official - Al Saunders is our new offensive coordinator! Wow, I really didn't see a move like this coming... great, great move and a great start to the offseason!!

01-19-2006, 02:48 PM	#79
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: It's official - Al Saunders is our new offensive coordinator! I guess playing the CHiefs this year gave them a good look at what they'd like to do offensively maybe. Smart move to just go get the guy who was a main figure in putting it together.

01-19-2006, 02:51 PM	#80
PSUSkinsFan21 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 48 Posts: 1,340	Re: It's official - Al Saunders is our new offensive coordinator! This is just huge! I couldn't be happier right now. They're already making all the right offseason moves for next year. __________________ "Hail to the Redskins!" and "Fight on State!"

01-19-2006, 02:53 PM	#81
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,109	Re: It's official - Al Saunders is our new offensive coordinator! I love the move. Not only can KC air it out and put up a ton of points, but their ground game has been ridiculous. They do have great players, but some of that has to be scheme. I'm not willing to believe that Larry Johnson is head and shoulders better than Clinton Portis, despite what many of you all thought at the end of last season. I think this was a great move and I will definitely help out this offense. It's almost hard to believe how much the Skins are willing to spend on coordinators. Think about it, is Gregg Williams or Saunders good enough to pay at least 3 mil a year to try to get them out of Washington? In my book, not only did they get great deals to be here, they're almost cost prohibitive as head coaches, now.

01-19-2006, 02:55 PM	#82
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: It's official - Al Saunders is our new offensive coordinator! AWSOME move. This is a guy who can come in and run the bread and butter of the Redskins (rushing the football), but who knows how to mix it up alot better than I think Coach Gibbs had at the end of the year. In addition, I think its a great move by Gibbs, he recognizes the problem and is willing to do anything to win; even at the cost of taking a step back in the playcalling. __________________ #21

01-19-2006, 02:58 PM	#83
hurrykaine Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington, D.C. Age: 51 Posts: 762	Re: It's official - Al Saunders is our new offensive coordinator! Sweet move! Uncork the champagne boys and girls....super bowl XLI, here we come! On another note, how embarrasing for the Washington Post. They've been completely clueless about skins breaking news this past year.

01-19-2006, 02:59 PM	#84
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101	Re: It's official - Al Saunders is our new offensive coordinator! Just wondering......doesn't Al Saunders run a lot of stretch plays? Also, I think he mixes in counters, sweeps....etc. The passing game is where he'll make the biggest impact. Look for Cooleys numbers to go up next season.

01-19-2006, 03:00 PM	#85
drew54 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: IOWA Age: 42 Posts: 1,324	Re: It's official - Al Saunders is our new offensive coordinator! Kansas City Free Agents WR Chris Horn (RFA); No compensation WR Marc Boerigter QB Todd Collins QB Damon Huard Some Wide outs that could end up on our team, as well as a possible veteran backup to replace Ramsey if we decide not to keep him. __________________ No pressure, no diamonds.

01-19-2006, 03:05 PM	#89
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Re: It's official - Al Saunders is our new offensive coordinator! Wow, great news. The only bad thing is we have to wait another 7 months before football starts again. Great move though.

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

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