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Originally Posted by jspchief
You could certainly argue both sides. Whatever "unknown" we would have with Saunders certainly wouldn't be lessened by hiring a college coach.
The problem I see with with giving Saunders the job is that too often these coords-turned-head-coach try too hard to continue what the team had going, only they don't have the talent to do it.
However many years Green may have left in him, odds are that he will be on the decline soon. Coupled with the loss of two HoF O-lineman, and it seems likely to come sooner rather than later. I don't want Saunders trying to bring in another QB that fits the style because it so rarely works.
Also, like I mentioned in an earlier post, the front office doesn't feel that Saunders (or Gun) are well suited to deal with the influx of youth and inexperience that this team is facing. That's where I think a young coach that focuses on fundamentals, and is more in tune with today's athletes will be more effective.
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I recall reading an article about Saunders and his possible future as a HC, and one of the things he mentioned in answering questions was that he learned from his SD experience that rather than trying to continue doing what has worked in the past with different players, he should have, and will in future opportunities, adapt to the players he has.
I think what he has accomplished as the OC actually provides evidence that he learned that lesson well.