It's official - Al Saunders is our new offensive coordinator!

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by bigmarley4

I have a question that no one seems to address. In the article, it specifically says that Suanders' title would be Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach. Isn't there usually only one Assistant Head Coach, who is more or less the second in command? This makes it seem as if Saunders is going to come here and jump ahead of GWilliams in the coaching pecking order. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

Well, it probably would read: Assistant Head Coach/Offense
Gregg Williams: Assistant Head Coach/Defense

I don't think it really means he would jump the gun over Williams. Besides, Williams is clearly the "unspoken" favorite to succeed Gibbs in the grand scheme of things. Also remember, per ESPN, Gregg Williams has a clause that if he's still on the staff when Gibbs retires and doesn't get the head coaching job, he get's $1 mil. So, I would have to think that unless GW falls out with Snyder and Gibbs or just flat out leaves, he'll be the next head coach.