Al Saunders on the way out?

[MTK]

I won't be surprised if Saunders gets dumped especially if GW takes over. Let's face it, other than the 4 game streak his offense was disappointing to say the least.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I won't be surprised if Saunders gets dumped especially if GW takes over. Let's face it, other than the 4 game streak his offense was disappointing to say the least.

That's not Saunders though. That's us not having a running game, or the ability to block for one.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

That's not Saunders though. That's us not having a running game, or the ability to block for one.

Regardless, he didn't do what he paid him to do. We paid him to put up a top flight offense and we got an inconsistent, mediocre one. It happened on his watch.

[wolfeskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Regardless, he didn't do what he paid him to do. We paid him to put up a top flight offense and we got an inconsistent, mediocre one. It happened on his watch.

but did gibbs have some cuffs on saunders hands, not letting him call the offense he was brought here to call ?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Regardless, he didn't do what he paid him to do. We paid him to put up a top flight offense and we got an inconsistent, mediocre one. It happened on his watch.

Okay, so?

Look, if the money was really a problem, we shouldn't have given him a lot of it to bring him here. If we were expecting some magical ability just because we paid him a lot, I don't know what to tell you.

I think he's done just fine, and that if you were measuring anyone in his position against the value of their contract, there is no way anyone could ever live up to that much money. It's just not possible.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Okay, so?

Look, if the money was really a problem, we shouldn't have given him a lot of it to bring him here. If we were expecting some magical ability just because we paid him a lot, I don't know what to tell you.

I think he's done just fine, and that if you were measuring anyone in his position against the value of their contract, there is no way anyone could ever live up to that much money. It's just not possible.

Not saying the money was the problem, just saying he didn't produce. Hence, he didn't do what he paid him to do. Were you happy with the results of his offense?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Not saying the money was the problem, just saying he didn't produce. Hence, he didn't do what he paid him to do. Were you happy with the results of his offense?

On the whole, yes. We did a pretty average job, but a much better than average job in the passing game, which is the most important thing.

The running games' ineffectiveness certainly held us back, but that's not the coaches fault. We simply do not have the talent up front to be any better than average.

If Saunders is to blame for anything, it's that the receivers weren't always ready to play, and he's a former receivers coach. Outside of that, you can't be disappointed with anything he's done.

[backrow]

It's not always the schemes.

C. Portis was injurred last year.

Two O-Linemen out for the year this year. Played a rook FA and a re-tread wannabe.

HOF Coach Gibbs did not switch to Campbell until late last year so we had Brunnell, and we know how that went!

We have such short memories.

Not excuses, but simply sound reasons for lack of productivity.

[love them hogs]

I think the skins need to give al 1 more year.There were times during games when I felt like I could really tell when Gibbs would take over play calling.I cant give any specific examples unfortunatly, its just a gut feeling. It felt like we would run two different offenses during some games.I believe Saunders should get a chance to run the offense without a lot of influence from the head coach, whoever that may be.If at the end of next year nothing changes then it is time to part ways.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Regardless, he didn't do what he paid him to do. We paid him to put up a top flight offense and we got an inconsistent, mediocre one. It happened on his watch.

No, it happened on Gibbs watch. He (Gibbs) made it very clear that, ultimately, this was Gibbs offense. While I haven't been impressed with Saunders, I don't think it fair to blame him for ALL the offensive woes. Gibbs may have "relinquished" the playcalling but, IMHO, this was a modified Gibbs offense.

We constantly harp on the naysayers for blaming Gibbs and crediting others. Sorry, in converse, Gibbs get the credit but also gets the blame.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I won't be surprised if Saunders gets dumped especially if GW takes over. Let's face it, other than the 4 game streak his offense was disappointing to say the least.

I thought the O was farily good at the end of 06. Saunders had convinced Gibbs & Buges that zone blocking was the way to go, Betts was running through major holes & JC was looking good considering it was his first stint as a starter.

Yes, the O has been a major disappointment at times, mainly in the lack of scoring despite big yardage #s. This is more a factor of JC's development, see the stats from the Dallas & Tampa games. HE threw for major yardage but ended the games w/picks.

I would hope that Al gets a chance to at least state his case & explain the working relationship w/Gibbs. It would seem best for JC et al if he stays IMO.