A negative on Saunders

[Thinking Skins]

One thing that gets me against us signing Al Saunders has nothing to do with his actual ability. It just kinda gives me reminders of the last time when we were in the playoffs and Snyder said, "We're almost there, we just need a few things" and went on to ruin the cohesion and chemistry that the team had developed. I'm not saying that Saunders will do this, but if his motive was to come here BECAUSE Snyder gives a lot of money to his coaches its a strike against what Gibbs has worked for 2 years to build up. My biggest fear about this is that Saunders and GIbbs get into an argument about the offense or about who's the boss.

For all of you who think this is a crazy fear, just let me worry peacefully. I'm gonna sit and pray that Saunders comes in here with an attitude of cohesion and team, instead of just wanting the money. Imagine, if he does just want the money, this would be the perfect setup for a job somewhere like Oakland or somewhere else where he got paid less because he will already have made the money of a HC. (Maybe he won't want to take a pay cut though).

But I just hope that Saunders wasn't trying to be greedy.

[REEGSKINS]

there wont be anything negative around here between the coaches. joe gibbs is the best manager of men.

[Renesis]

Well, you can't blame Snyder for Saunders coming here regardless. Gibbs went after Saunders, and said in the press conference, that there would not have been any coaching changes had Saunders not been available. So good or bad, anything that comes from Saunders being here is on Gibbs' head, not Snyder's.

As far as the money and such, what I got from the press conference was that Saunders came here because wants another ring. He made it clear that what he hopes to do is give the offense the last push to match up with our good defense to get us to the Super Bowl, and would rather do that, than have the HC title, and struggle with a team that doesn't have all the pieces for a SB run.

[spanishomelette]

This was Gibb's idea...Dan Snyder was convinced by him. If you believe Joe Gibbs, this decision was not made lightly. It was only made because it was such a good fit. Did you listen to the press conference?

This can not be characterized as Dan Snyder going off half-cocked signing too many coaches and ruining chemistry.

[SkinsTillIDie]

Well, he does have evil eyebrows

[SKINZ33]

Rest assured that the hiring of Saunders IS actually good for this team and its not all smoke and mirrors. Gibbs concentrating more on personnel decisions and Team management includes the staff. We'll be alright.

[ArmchairRedskin]

Nothing like a healthy dose of neurosis to start off the offseason.

[spanishomelette]

Well, he does have evil eyebrows

The most compelling reason to feel something negative about this yet


"Go ahead...Make my day"

[Thinking Skins]

Nah, I'm not trying to "blame" Snyder. I'm just remembering last time.

The thing that kinga makes me happy is that the Redskins called him, not vice versa. And I don't think there was any negotiating, just GIbbs said we're offering $2 mil. That sounds nice. But whenever a large amount of money is involved, I get afraid because I never know whats motivating the guy, the team or the money.

Aside from Saunders skills and his credentials, (I don't really care about that) I just pray that we can keep the chemistry that we've developed here. I'd hate to have the family atmosphere ruined by coaches bickering and players taking sides because they want to be more or less agressive, etc.

I know I'm geting ahead of myself and probably worrying about nothing, but thats what I do when the season ends.

[zoony]

So hiring Al Saunders is the same as signing Jeff George, Bruce Smith, and Deion Sanders?

And since when was it Snyder's idea to get Saunders?

Not following you. in the least.

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[SkinsTerps26]

Danny can't say no to Joe Gibbs. If joe wants a new friend all he has to do is say danny can i borrow another 2 million so Al can play in ashburn too?

O danny's defense, how do you say no to your childhood idol?

[RedskinzOwnU]

1) this wasn't snyder's idea, it was gibbs'
2) a little change on offense goes a long way
Ex: Steelers: For years they duke it out with cowher and grind it out and make the playoffs but never go anywhere. They finally open it up and BANG, they are tearing people up. You gotta think gibbs is seeing this and reevaluating some things. Saunder's brings us that kind of offense, and gibbs quite frankly doesn't. Gibbs brings in amazing players though, so he will stock saunders and williams with everything we need.

[RIDETHEWALRUS]

Saunders didn't come here for the money. While he is being compensated enormouslyas an assistant, he was a front runner for a number of head coaching opportunities that would have paid him more. I believe he came here because he believes with him Gregg Williams and Joe Gibbs this team has supreme post-season potential.

[SkinsHokieFan]

We don't let you worry peacefully when you post imbecilic, and quite frankly idiotic ideas on this message board <evil laugh>

Did you not hear some of the comments Gibbs made? For example "Al already knows most of the coaching staff very well"

Or how about talking about the coaching tree for god knows how long

And what does the money have to do with anything? Short of God, nobody in Washington DC is revered as much as Joe Gibbs is. Who do you think the owner, fans and public will back? Saunders, Snyder, or Gibbs?

Not only that, comparing the hiring of another offensive coach to signing over the hill vets (who by the way did very well, look at the results on D, it was offensive injuries that killed us in 2000) is just plain idiotic.

Gibbs is a master of chemistry and getting people to work together. Not just in football, but in NASCAR as well. Winning 2 NASCAR championships with Tony Stewart is a major accomplishment

Al knows what the program is. Did he ever blow up at Dick Vermiel in St. Louis or KC? It seemed to work out real well with him

[spanishomelette]

Nothing like a healthy dose of neurosis to start off the offseason.

Heyah...We're just gettin started!

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