Offensive Coach Saunders Vows Improvement After Tough 2006 (WP)

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

Offensive Coach Saunders Vows Improvement After Tough 2006

For all of the discussion of the new players the Washington Redskins acquired in 2006 -- Brandon Lloyd fizzling , the Adam Archuleta debacle, Andre Carter's quiet beginning and encouraging finish and the occasional sizzle of Antwaan Randle El -- nobody else was nearly as scrutinized as associate head coach-offense Al Saunders.

Ask Saunders about how he dealt with the constant analysis of his system -- from an offensive line unsure that deviating from the muscular 2005 approach was prudent, to running back Clinton Portis declaring he and Saunders had no relationship to Coach Joe Gibbs publicly reiterating that Saunders was calling all the plays but privately restricting his offensive creativity -- and he will demur, convinced there is no time for reflection in the middle of the project of remolding Gibbs's offense.

He will say, as he did consistently during 2006 that he felt "terrible" for Gibbs that the master plan of adding one of the most successful offensive minds to a playoff team resulted in more questions than answers.

The Redskins' offense, one that ranked 20th in points, 21st in passing yards per game and 17th in pass plays over 20 yards, will be better, Saunders said, because the sharp learning curve of last season is minimized after a year of working in the system.

"Overall, there will be more opportunities for everybody," Randle El said. "Last year, we weren't able to get into a rhythm."

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[CNYSkinFan]

So now the gloves really come off?

[shally]

Originally Posted by CNYSkinFan

So now the gloves really come off?

as long as it's not AS's pants off and down around his ankles...

[greatest2]

we have heard this before. We hear it every offseason. And I, being a sucker, always fall for it. Well, i fall for it again cause i really think with a year under the belt, and a great running game, along with solid QB play, this offense can be fantastic without a true number 2 receiver, and maybe with not as strong as an oline cause of wade at guard. Anyway, i get my hopes up every year, and this year is no different, lets hope those hopes don't get dashed

[James F. Quinn]

Originally Posted by greatest2

we have heard this before. We hear it every offseason. And I, being a sucker, always fall for it. Well, i fall for it again cause i really think with a year under the belt, and a great running game, along with solid QB play, this offense can be fantastic without a true number 2 receiver, and maybe with not as strong as an oline cause of wade at guard. Anyway, i get my hopes up every year, and this year is no different, lets hope those hopes don't get dashed

You are getting sleeeepy...you can't keep your eyes oooopen...the offense vill be greaaaaat...the defensive line vill be awesome...Santana vill be asking Brandon for tips on how to get so open...

[skins4oreva]

Wait a minute where have i heard this before hmmmm......
Oh yeah last year right before the season started, and what did we do 5-11 i think it was. I refuse to drink the cool-aid until i see it with my own two eyes

[greatest2]

Originally Posted by James F. Quinn

You are getting sleeeepy...you can't keep your eyes oooopen...the offense vill be greaaaaat...the defensive line vill be awesome...Santana vill be asking Brandon for tips on how to get so open...

and wade was made to be a guard.........springs will be healthy............nothing less then 2g for portis.....................

[Death_Venom]

Lets hope for some dramatic improvement..........