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Dave Lane

01-12-2006 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

there has been rumors that Saunders was part of a "coup" of sorts back when he was a head coach.

a bunch of coaches tried to get the GM fired or something... i'm not real sure.

apparently people in the NFL still remember it

age

Actually supposedly he knifed Coryell in the back to get the HC job and its never been forgotten plus hes a no crap taker from Carl

Dave

Ultra Peanut

01-12-2006 04:44 PM

Everybody Hates Al

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Simply Red

01-12-2006 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj

Age is probably the biggest factor. Coaching is a young man's job. Most of the older guys who are hired are established coaches - Vermeil, Gibbs, Parcells.

:hmmm: Age?

B_Ambuehl

01-12-2006 05:48 PM

Based on what I know of Al Saunders (which is not all that much so take this for what it's worth), his is a personality more of that of a professor or scientist then that of a prototypical head football coach. There is the stereotype that a head coach needs to be just as much of a salesman and motivator as anything else. Al Saunders, much like Bill Belichik, is a true X's and O's guy who's idea of motivation is probably as simple as, "shit or get off the pot". I don't know of any other head coaches with that personality.

tk13	01-12-2006 05:53 PM

I think this is a good story to show that Al isn't just some guy who just sits up in a booth and calls plays, but you probably aren't going to learn this stuff in a job interview...

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Not to be outdone, Saunders spends nearly as much time on the field as any of the starting Chiefs offensive weapons. A spirited motivator, Saunders is always moving and running from player to player providing encouragement or instruction. It is a common sight on the Kansas City practice field to see Saunders running routes with the receivers and being the first man downfield to congratulate one of his young pupils. In fact during training camp in River Falls, Wis. Saunders was so enthusiastic over a reception by rookie WR J.J. Moses that he sprinted in front of him and led him down the field blocking attacking defenders on the way.

FringeNC

01-12-2006 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tk13

.. it seems like Millen wants a big angry dude who yells a lot.

Can't we send Gun up there for a draft pick?

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