The Official Thank You G-Will and Al Saunders thread

mooby · 01-26-2008, 08:08 PM

This may seem stupid to some, but I was very disappointed to see Saunders and Williams leave when I got home today and heard the news, and I know I'm late on this but w/e. I'd just like to say thank you to Saunders and Williams for everything they've done for the Redskins, Williams especially because he made this defense what it is today and he's made some very great draft picks that will be solid building blocks for the future. I've been hearing a lot of things about Williams lately, that he's been a part of the problem as much as Snyder was, but I wish him luck elsewhere along with Saunders. Mods I checked to see if there was a thread along these lines, but I didn't see any but just in case I'm wrong please merge.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-26-2008, 08:11 PM

I'll always root for GW. He was a huge part of me enjoying that first season with Gibbs back.

SmootSmack · 01-26-2008, 08:18 PM

Good luck to them both (and Bill Lazor) wherever they end up

SouperMeister · 01-26-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mooby

This may seem stupid to some, but I was very disappointed to see Saunders and Williams leave when I got home today and heard the news, and I know I'm late on this but w/e. I'd just like to say thank you to Saunders and Williams for everything they've done for the Redskins, Williams especially because he made this defense what it is today and he's made some very great draft picks that will be solid building blocks for the future. I've been hearing a lot of things about Williams lately, that he's been a part of the problem as much as Snyder was, but I wish him luck elsewhere along with Saunders. Mods I checked to see if there was a thread along these lines, but I didn't see any but just in case I'm wrong please merge.

I don't think that it's stupid at all. I wanted to see both stay. In any case, I hope that they both land well. Gregg's defenses were the heart of Gibbs 2.0 and Saunders has gotten a bum rap IMO. His offense works if given the chance. I see him landing in St. Louis and resurrecting their offense. Thanks Gregg and Al - I'm sad to see you go.

DieHardSkinsFan777 · 01-26-2008, 08:33 PM

Wishing Greg and Al only the very best! A very special goodbye to GW I think he was ready for this HC job and got a raw deal. He will be hired quickly. Great days are ahead for GW. Our loss is another teams gain. Hope we don't play his next team anytime soon.

djnemo65 · 01-26-2008, 08:35 PM

It's a nice thought. I never really warmed up to Saunders even though I tried, but GW embodies everything I like in football. I'm sure he's going to be successful somewhere else and I'm happy about that.

EternalEnigma21 · 01-26-2008, 08:43 PM

I'd like to also give a shout out to Robert McCune.

EternalEnigma21 · 01-26-2008, 08:44 PM

Seriously, though, I think I'll be a Williams fan for a long time, unless he goes to dallas and stomps us or something.

The Gremlin · 01-26-2008, 09:42 PM

Thanks to Gregg and Al you guys will continue having great defenses and offenses while the Redskin go back to sucking.

JWsleep · 01-26-2008, 10:13 PM

Al never really got it going here, but GW has put his heart into things, and I will miss him. An intense dude, no doubt. Good luck to him--he'll be a head coach yet, IMO.

redsk1 · 01-26-2008, 10:48 PM

I'll always be a GW fan b/c of the way he gets a D to play together. He gets the most out of the talent he has. I'm kinda scared what we might see next year w/out him here.

AS deserved better than this. I'm not saying that he should stay, as i think that is the decision of the new hc, but AS is a top 3 offensive coord in the league. I know we're all fans here and all but i've got to let it be known to those of you calling for AS head...our offense is not loaded w/ talent...it's got some talent but it's not as loaded w/ talent as alot of us think. AS needed more talent.

SkinDogg · 01-26-2008, 10:54 PM

This is all so sad...this parade of thank you-goodbyes.

sancho2613 · 01-26-2008, 11:49 PM

Best wishes to them and they'll definately be missed.

hagams · 01-28-2008, 08:11 AM

I'm still throwing things about GW leaving. Al didn't really light a fire in me until Collins came in and showed what could be the future.
I still see no reason for GW to leave.

rypper11 · 01-28-2008, 08:19 AM

I never warmed to AS and couldn't care less. I do think there is more talent here than there was in KC (Dante Hall?) but I think it would be great in St Louis. As for GW, I really like him and the way he publicly handled the criticism of himself as well as the way players almost uniformly sing his praises (AA doesn't like him but who cares). I'm not a "second favorite team" kind of guy but I hope he wins every game not against us and will cheer loudly for his D.

01-26-2008, 08:08 PM	#1
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,468	The Official Thank You G-Will and Al Saunders thread This may seem stupid to some, but I was very disappointed to see Saunders and Williams leave when I got home today and heard the news, and I know I'm late on this but w/e. I'd just like to say thank you to Saunders and Williams for everything they've done for the Redskins, Williams especially because he made this defense what it is today and he's made some very great draft picks that will be solid building blocks for the future. I've been hearing a lot of things about Williams lately, that he's been a part of the problem as much as Snyder was, but I wish him luck elsewhere along with Saunders. Mods I checked to see if there was a thread along these lines, but I didn't see any but just in case I'm wrong please merge. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

01-26-2008, 08:11 PM	#2
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: The Official Thank You G-Will and Al Saunders thread I'll always root for GW. He was a huge part of me enjoying that first season with Gibbs back. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

01-26-2008, 08:18 PM	#3
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: The Official Thank You G-Will and Al Saunders thread Good luck to them both (and Bill Lazor) wherever they end up __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-26-2008, 08:33 PM	#5
DieHardSkinsFan777 Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 110	Re: The Official Thank You G-Will and Al Saunders thread Wishing Greg and Al only the very best! A very special goodbye to GW I think he was ready for this HC job and got a raw deal. He will be hired quickly. Great days are ahead for GW. Our loss is another teams gain. Hope we don't play his next team anytime soon.

01-26-2008, 08:35 PM	#6
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: The Official Thank You G-Will and Al Saunders thread It's a nice thought. I never really warmed up to Saunders even though I tried, but GW embodies everything I like in football. I'm sure he's going to be successful somewhere else and I'm happy about that.

01-26-2008, 08:43 PM	#7
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: The Official Thank You G-Will and Al Saunders thread I'd like to also give a shout out to Robert McCune. __________________ I am the brute squad.

01-26-2008, 08:44 PM	#8
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: The Official Thank You G-Will and Al Saunders thread Seriously, though, I think I'll be a Williams fan for a long time, unless he goes to dallas and stomps us or something. __________________ I am the brute squad.

01-26-2008, 09:42 PM	#9
The Gremlin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 41	Re: The Official Thank You G-Will and Al Saunders thread Thanks to Gregg and Al you guys will continue having great defenses and offenses while the Redskin go back to sucking.

01-26-2008, 10:13 PM	#10
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 55 Posts: 4,717	Re: The Official Thank You G-Will and Al Saunders thread Al never really got it going here, but GW has put his heart into things, and I will miss him. An intense dude, no doubt. Good luck to him--he'll be a head coach yet, IMO. __________________ Hail from Houston!

01-26-2008, 10:48 PM	#11
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Re: The Official Thank You G-Will and Al Saunders thread I'll always be a GW fan b/c of the way he gets a D to play together. He gets the most out of the talent he has. I'm kinda scared what we might see next year w/out him here. AS deserved better than this. I'm not saying that he should stay, as i think that is the decision of the new hc, but AS is a top 3 offensive coord in the league. I know we're all fans here and all but i've got to let it be known to those of you calling for AS head...our offense is not loaded w/ talent...it's got some talent but it's not as loaded w/ talent as alot of us think. AS needed more talent.

01-26-2008, 10:54 PM	#12
SkinDogg Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 469	Re: The Official Thank You G-Will and Al Saunders thread This is all so sad...this parade of thank you-goodbyes.

01-26-2008, 11:49 PM	#13
sancho2613 Special Teams Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 199	Re: The Official Thank You G-Will and Al Saunders thread Best wishes to them and they'll definately be missed. __________________ It doesn't take talent to win...just blood, sweat, heart, tears, time, and a good coach.

01-28-2008, 08:11 AM	#14
hagams Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Beaufort SC Age: 45 Posts: 933	Re: The Official Thank You G-Will and Al Saunders thread I'm still throwing things about GW leaving. Al didn't really light a fire in me until Collins came in and showed what could be the future. I still see no reason for GW to leave. __________________ We are always superbowl contenders in March!!! HTTR!!!!!!!!

01-28-2008, 08:19 AM	#15
rypper11 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,228	Re: The Official Thank You G-Will and Al Saunders thread I never warmed to AS and couldn't care less. I do think there is more talent here than there was in KC (Dante Hall?) but I think it would be great in St Louis. As for GW, I really like him and the way he publicly handled the criticism of himself as well as the way players almost uniformly sing his praises (AA doesn't like him but who cares). I'm not a "second favorite team" kind of guy but I hope he wins every game not against us and will cheer loudly for his D. __________________ Playing a kids game for a kings ransom.

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