Our new Offensive Coordinator: Al Saunders.. possibly?

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:11 pm

hkHog wrote:I love everything about this except that I hope it doesn't upset Gregg Williams in any way.

I'm sure he's doing backflips. If Williams had an offensive guy like Saunders in Buffalo, he would probably still be the coach up there.

skinsRin · Post by **skinsRin** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:12 pm

That was a great signing! He will bring a bunch to the offense, We are going to have a very scary team next year. Every team will respect and fear the Skins on their schedule in 06.

skinsfan#33 · Post by **skinsfan#33** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:16 pm

so does this mean that Gibbs would be giving up play calling? it deffinately looks like Gibbs and Williams are setting up for the post Gibbs area (part II). I also think that KC runs more Portis friendly type runs (ie streatchs and pitches)

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:16 pm

I think that Saunders is excited too, he can learn how to be an NFL head coach from the master...

Then when the Herm Edwards experiment fails the Chiefs can hire him as thier HC!

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:19 pm

Check out Kansas City's offensive rankings in Saunders five seasons with the Chiefs:

2005: 1st (yards) 6th (points)
2004: 1st (yards) 2nd (points)
2003: 2nd (yards) 1st (points)
2002: 4th (yards) 1st (points)
2001: 7th (yards) 16th (points)

For comparison, Washington's finish:

2005: 11th (yards) 13th (points)
2004: 30th (yards) 31st (points)
2003: 23rd (yards) 22nd (points)
2002: 20th (yards) 25th (points)
2001: 30th (yards) 28th (points)

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SkinsFanInHawai'i · Post by **SkinsFanInHawai'i** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:20 pm

This is great news.

This seemed to happen overnight.
I didn't hear anyting about it until today and now he is signed.

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:21 pm

Does KC have any guys that are turning FA who might want to follow him to DC? lol

JPM36 · Post by **JPM36** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:22 pm

This is GREAT news!

We now have a Head Coach who is one of the greatest of all time, and coordinators on both sides of the ball who were being considered for head jobs this offseason.

Not to mention a host of other great assistants like Bugel and Blache.

We have, bar none, the best coaching staff in the NFL.

This is another example of Dan Snyder getting it done big time for our football team. Not many owners would be willing to pay multi million dollar contracts to 3 coaches at the same time. Way to go, Mr. Snyder!

skins81 · Post by **skins81** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:24 pm

Is this a lateral move for saunders? If it is and he's under contract, KC will get some compensation.
They'll probably have to call him Asst HC Offense and maybe take that title away from Buges.

cvillehog · Post by **cvillehog** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:26 pm

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

The Hogster · Post by **The Hogster** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:28 pm

YEESSSS.

RedskinsFreak · Post by **RedskinsFreak** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:29 pm

I'm wondering whether there's even the slightest chance that Bugel, Breaux and Burns might just be stepping aside NOW to allow the Williams-Saunders tandem to be at the top of their respective sides for a full year before anything permanent taking effect.

I do see Musgrave and Byner being part of the "new" offensive staff, though.

I would like to see Bugel stay as a transitional O-line coach for another year.

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:30 pm

Skinsfan55 wrote:Does KC have any guys that are turning FA who might want to follow him to DC? lol

Kansas City Offensive Free Agents:

QB Damon Huard
QB Todd Collins
FB Tony Richardson
WR Marc Boerigter
WR Chris Horn
TE Kendall Gammon (really a long-snapper)
OT Jordan Black

http://www.theredzone.org/2006/freeagen ... eam=Chiefs

Nothing earth shattering.

Fios · Post by **Fios** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:31 pm

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

I love this, best coaching staff in the league ... good god is it next season yet?

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:31 pm

Three years, $7.8 million. Most lucrative contract for an assistant coach ever. Wow.

ejay183 · Post by **ejay183** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:32 pm

Wow, KC-like offense with GW's defense, with Gibbs as the head guy. Of course Bugel's still needs to be in charge of the O-Line. This is clearly the most expensive coaching staff, but we got an owner who can pick up the check.

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:35 pm

Here's his bio:

http://www.kcchiefs.com/coach/al_saunders/

He's from London?

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:35 pm

I dont know about yall but...

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:36 pm

ejay183 wrote:Wow, KC-like offense with GW's defense, with Gibbs as the head guy. Of course Bugel's still needs to be in charge of the O-Line. This is clearly the most expensive coaching staff, but we got an owner who can pick up the check.

Screw Daniel he owes us big time with all the crap he's done. We deserve this! :twisted:

RedskinsFreak · Post by **RedskinsFreak** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:38 pm

Good thing there's no cap on coaches' salaries! =D>

portis26 · Post by **portis26** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:38 pm

Let Robert Royal go and sign Tony Richardson!

The Hogster · Post by **The Hogster** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:38 pm

This is how great it feels to have a Guy like Gibbs leading the way.

I think he will honor his contract, but I think he wants to oversee things as a true head coach.

He is also team president, so this may be the way of allowing Gibbs to coach the TEAM as a whole, and be active in bringing in players and letting capable people coach positions and other units.

I still think Gibbs honors his contract, but we may see a lot less of Burns.

Bugel is basically the O-Line Coach so it's not like he's getting demoted or anything.

DANIEL SNYDER IS THE BEST!!

skinsRin · Post by **skinsRin** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:38 pm

Steve Spurrier III wrote:Check out Kansas City's offensive rankings in Saunders five seasons with the Chiefs:

2005: 1st (yards) 6th (points)
2004: 1st (yards) 2nd (points)
2003: 2nd (yards) 1st (points)
2002: 4th (yards) 1st (points)
2001: 7th (yards) 16th (points)

For comparison, Washington's finish:

2005: 11th (yards) 13th (points)
2004: 30th (yards) 31st (points)
2003: 23rd (yards) 22nd (points)
2002: 20th (yards) 25th (points)
2001: 30th (yards) 28th (points)

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Nice post good breakdon.

unter13 · Post by **unter13** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:39 pm

This makes me happy....real happy.....

The Hogster · Post by **The Hogster** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 2:41 pm

I can't wait to see what they cook up as far as Free Agents.