Why not Saunders? - Page 3

Ralphy Boy · 01-02-2006, 10:48 AM

We've all come to the conclusion that Carl will simply look elsewhere, but what if he does hire the guy?

Would Saunders keep Gun? What is their relationship like? I know Saunders left KC when Gun became the head coach and I assumed it was just because he didn't get the gig which he also interviewed for, but do they just not like each other? If there was ill will from back in 99, wouldn't that be negated by Saunders becoming the head coach?

Will Saunders have loyalties to any of the defensive coaches that Gun doesn't?

We've always been told that Carl lets his coaches hire their own staff, but we know he made DV hire Gun back as DC.

Saunders just seems to me like the most logical choice and Carl has shown before that he likes to hire guys that he knows in order to not rock the boat too much, like he did with Gun taking over for Marty.

He has invested a ton of money in our offense over the last few years and it would be wise of him to continue the same offensive philosophy. From a business standpoint, and don't kid yourself Carl is all about business, sticking with the system we have in place is vital to our success.

I personally think Saunders is a shoe in for HC job somewhere, but if he doesn't get one, would he stay on here?

Is the situation with LJ a big factor in keeping Saunders? Did Gun make it a prerequisite that he wouldn't coach under Saunders if he did come back?

If he goes, we have to hope that somebody can pick up right where he left off with our playcalling & I don't see Shea as being that guy, not when he sucked so bad in Chicago.

Brock · 01-02-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KCJohnny

Where are all the Rams wannabees who should be clamoring for Mike Martz - he's available. There sure were a lot of them out here in 2001...

Moron.

Ralphy Boy · 01-02-2006, 05:47 PM

I'm just saying its gonna suck ass when we are left with choosing between Dom Capers, Jim Haslett, Mike Tice or Gunther.

kcfanintitanhell · 01-02-2006, 05:57 PM

I am in complete agreement with those on the continuity bandwagon. There are several key offensive players (Shields, Richardson) who may be more inclined to stay around if the changes on the O side are minimal.
With AS as HC for the next couple years, at least, the scheme wouldn't be radically changed. I also think T-Rich has become an emotional anchor for LJ and to change that chemistry would be a detriment.
I'm more and more inclined to giving Al the gig.

htismaqe · 01-02-2006, 06:00 PM

The vulture is back, feeding on misery again in 2006.

craneref · 01-02-2006, 06:17 PM

I would have no problem with Saunders as Head Coach, keep Gun as DC and Asst Head Coach, then let them have a friendly competition on which side of the ball ranks higher in the league after each game. I am not sure Gun would go for this, but not sure if he wants a HC position again right now. Saunders could become the next Coryell and that would be great, you can't win games without scoring points, now the "D" seems to be coming around, I say why mess with the path the CHIEFS are heading GO CHIEFS

Halfcan · 01-02-2006, 10:05 PM

New staff all the way I think.

01-02-2006, 10:48 AM
Ralphy Boy MVP Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $10004900	Why not Saunders? We've all come to the conclusion that Carl will simply look elsewhere, but what if he does hire the guy? Would Saunders keep Gun? What is their relationship like? I know Saunders left KC when Gun became the head coach and I assumed it was just because he didn't get the gig which he also interviewed for, but do they just not like each other? If there was ill will from back in 99, wouldn't that be negated by Saunders becoming the head coach? Will Saunders have loyalties to any of the defensive coaches that Gun doesn't? We've always been told that Carl lets his coaches hire their own staff, but we know he made DV hire Gun back as DC. Saunders just seems to me like the most logical choice and Carl has shown before that he likes to hire guys that he knows in order to not rock the boat too much, like he did with Gun taking over for Marty. He has invested a ton of money in our offense over the last few years and it would be wise of him to continue the same offensive philosophy. From a business standpoint, and don't kid yourself Carl is all about business, sticking with the system we have in place is vital to our success. I personally think Saunders is a shoe in for HC job somewhere, but if he doesn't get one, would he stay on here? Is the situation with LJ a big factor in keeping Saunders? Did Gun make it a prerequisite that he wouldn't coach under Saunders if he did come back? If he goes, we have to hope that somebody can pick up right where he left off with our playcalling & I don't see Shea as being that guy, not when he sucked so bad in Chicago.
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craneref He Man bronco hater club Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Land of the Uneasy Calm Casino cash: $10004977	I would have no problem with Saunders as Head Coach, keep Gun as DC and Asst Head Coach, then let them have a friendly competition on which side of the ball ranks higher in the league after each game. I am not sure Gun would go for this, but not sure if he wants a HC position again right now. Saunders could become the next Coryell and that would be great, you can't win games without scoring points, now the "D" seems to be coming around, I say why mess with the path the CHIEFS are heading GO CHIEFS __________________ I have two favorite teams, the CHIEFS and whoever play the broncos this week "I'd say the French and broncos were 'scumbags' but that would be a disservice to bags full of scum." - Dennis Miller -
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