Saunders speaks!

[Deberg_1990]

Its not much...but he did say a few things publically:

"It was disappointing," Saunders said. "That would have been a wonderful organization and a wonderful thing. [Chiefs President] Carl Peterson chose the coach that he felt was best for him and the organization at that time, and I understand that."

Saunders wouldn't comment when asked about reports that Peterson had once promised him the Chiefs job.

"I am just very grateful that I right now have the chance to do this with the Washington Redskins, and that is where I am looking," Saunders said."


Full story here:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2301861

[FloridaMan88]

Originally Posted by doomy3

IMO, we clearly got the best coach that was hired this offseason. I don't even know how that could be disputed.

Considering most of the crappy hires this offseason (Mike McCarthy? Dick Jauron? Whoever the Raiders hire?) that isn't saying much.

[FloridaMan88]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Well, we will probably never know the complete story but Whitlock was on to something in his story. There has to some good reason why Saunders kept getting passed over for unproven kids with resumes half his size.

I really think its because of his age. Except for Herm, all the coaches hired this offseason are all pretty young (all younger than 45 I think).

Its hard to believe though that the offensive coordinator of the 32nd ranked offense this past season got a Head Coaching job, while the offensive coordinator of the #1 ranked offense (for the second straight season) couldn't get one.

[doomy3]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsfan88

Considering most of the crappy hires this offseason (Mike McCarthy? Dick Jauron? Whoever the Raiders hire?) that isn't saying much.

Not arguing that, but out of TEN new coaches, we cot the best. That is saying something. Maybe you could throw in Al Saunders along with the rest of those other unproven coaches you just named.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Originally Posted by Laz

you shut up...


you don't KNOW whether we are better off ... you just HOPE we will be.


i hope we will be better too buy making your HOPE into some kind of lecture for other people is bullshit.

im sorry .....please remove the sand from your clitorus

[nascher]

"Martyocrity" was better than "As&DViocrity" regarding playoff spots at least and Ws.

[Hammock Parties]

Saunders is going to look very average in Washington without Willie Roaf.

[Wile_E_Coyote]

if Al can't get it done quickly, Synder will throw money at the next hot OC available

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsfan88

I really think its because of his age. Except for Herm, all the coaches hired this offseason are all pretty young (all younger than 45 I think).

Its hard to believe though that the offensive coordinator of the 32nd ranked offense this past season got a Head Coaching job, while the offensive coordinator of the #1 ranked offense (for the second straight season) couldn't get one.

I don't think it's a coincidence either.

Al was great here.

However, there is something wrong with him obviously. There is something that fans will never know about Al that GM's and other teams do.

The Rams hired an OC that wasn't anything special. That's a team and organization that he's tremendously familiar with, but they didn't want him.

People can bag on Carl for not hiring him all they want, but other teams passed too.

There's just something that doesn't jive with Saunders. He seems like a nice guy who has produced.

But he doesn't get a chance.

That's not a coincidence.

Hell, it even took him a long time to get a coordinator's job.

[QuikSsurfer]

Originally Posted by gopaint

Saunders is going to look very average in Washington without Willie Roaf.

lol true

[Halfcan]

Originally Posted by gopaint

Saunders is going to look very average in Washington without Willie Roaf.

Yep I have to agree. Skins will get every free agent out there to help him though.

[Taco John]

Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

we are better off without him..we got a coach with playoff wins....what was al saunders record as a head coach?

I think it was identical to Belichick's prior to him joining the Patriots.

For my part, I'm glad that the key architect of your offense is now in the NFC, and a Carl Peterson 'yes man' was installed as your head coach. I think it's unfortunate for Chiefs fans, who clearly deserve better than this, but I guess the stadium will sell out regardless.

I look for Washington to take another step up next year. As a Portis fan, I'll take great interest in what Saunders can do for him.

[tk13]

Originally Posted by Taco John

I think it was identical to Belichick's prior to him joining the Patriots.

For my part, I'm glad that the key architect of your offense is now in the NFC, and a Carl Peterson 'yes man' was installed as your head coach. I think it's unfortunate for Chiefs fans, who clearly deserve better than this, but I guess the stadium will sell out regardless.

I look for Washington to take another step up next year. As a Portis fan, I'll take great interest in what Saunders can do for him.

You realize Solari designs the running game, don't you?

[Taco John]

Originally Posted by tk13

You realize Solari designs the running game, don't you?

Yes, I'm aware of that. I also don't think it's all that ingenious. I just think you've had a run with one of the best offensive lines in the history of the NFL, in particular, Willie Roaf and Willie Shields, both of whom I consider the top of their class in the NFL.

I don't think it takes a genius to run the ball to the left, using Willie Roaf as the axis of your running game. I think that any coordinator at this level could have a lot of success if they were blessed with Roaf.

[tk13]

Originally Posted by Taco John

Yes, I'm aware of that. I also don't think it's all that ingenious. I just think you've had a run with one of the best offensive lines in the history of the NFL, in particular, Willie Roaf and Willie Shields, both of whom I consider the top of their class in the NFL.

I don't think it takes a genius to run the ball to the left, using Willie Roaf as the axis of your running game. I think that any coordinator at this level could have a lot of success if they were blessed with Roaf.

If anybody can do what we do, then why are you glad our "architect" is gone?

[Taco John]

Originally Posted by tk13

If anybody can do what we do, then why are you glad our "architect" is gone?

Nice trick. I never said anybody can do what you do. I said anybody could have success running the ball behind hall of fame linemen. There's more to your offense than your running game. In fact, your offense is pretty damned balanced between the passing game and the rushing game. Your team averages 31.7 Passing Attempts per game this past year. You attempted 32.5 rushing attempts per game.

It's no skin off my back that you guys want to minimize the impact that Saunders had on your offense.