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Good hire in my opinion.

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@gftchris said:

Yeah, their OL sucked! Oh wait, we just hired their OL coach... :S

He was also SD OL coach when LT had his record breaking years and moved up to offensive coordinator.

I think Indy's problem is more talent related.

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@the-gipper said:

Luck took off fine, until he was injured this past year. Remember, they played in the AFC title game last year (albeit they got hammered).

Yeah, their OL sucked! Oh wait, we just hired their OL coach... :S

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@wva-browns-fan said:

Is that a good thing? Andrew Luck did not exactly "take off" on Pep's watch. It seems an awful lot to me like Andrew was relying on talent he was born with, and not growing into the position. Of course, Pep wasn't blocking for Andrew...

Luck took off fine, until he was injured this past year. Remember, they played in the AFC title game last year (albeit they got hammered).

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/571560https://brownsboard.com/post/571560Thu, 21 Jan 2016 14:07:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Bringing In Al Saunders As Senior Offensive Assistant (Official) on Thu, 21 Jan 2016 02:06:03 GMT]]>I dont see an official statement on this hire anywhere.............

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/571484https://brownsboard.com/post/571484Thu, 21 Jan 2016 02:06:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Bringing In Al Saunders As Senior Offensive Assistant (Official) on Thu, 21 Jan 2016 01:02:48 GMT]]>And now Horton is official as well.

I'd say that logjam busted wide open...

Big step down for Pep, but good choice for the position.

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@osiris said:

I read Pep Hamilton is joining staff too.

Is that a good thing? Andrew Luck did not exactly "take off" on Pep's watch. It seems an awful lot to me like Andrew was relying on talent he was born with, and not growing into the position. Of course, Pep wasn't blocking for Andrew...

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@osiris said:

I read Pep Hamilton is joining staff too.

I saw that, as QBs coach.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/571414https://brownsboard.com/post/571414Wed, 20 Jan 2016 23:20:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Bringing In Al Saunders As Senior Offensive Assistant (Official) on Wed, 20 Jan 2016 23:15:20 GMT]]>I read Pep Hamilton is joining staff too.

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@bbedward said:

It's now more official, Saunders as Senior Offensive Assistant.

https://mobile.twitter.com/MaryKayCabot/status/689934235822604288

Kirby Wilson also on board as running game coordinator.

Per Mary Kay?.......

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Mike

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/571405https://brownsboard.com/post/571405Wed, 20 Jan 2016 23:09:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Bringing In Al Saunders As Senior Offensive Assistant (Official) on Wed, 20 Jan 2016 23:00:35 GMT]]>It's now more official, Saunders as Senior Offensive Assistant.

https://mobile.twitter.com/MaryKayCabot/status/689934235822604288

Kirby Wilson also on board as running game coordinator.

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@the-gipper said:

..".yada yada yada is bringing us joy"........is not an expression you would likely ever hear over here in such a situation....but it is an interesting...and possibly good expression.

It's always interesting when these little colloqiualisms present themselves. I'm sure I've taken a few from this forum and the NFL in general.

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@gftchris said:

Maybe not plays, but trends. "This CB is having a bad day...Running up the right is getting us joy...they're overpursuing, maybe try a reverse..." etc

..".yada yada yada is bringing us joy"........is not an expression you would likely ever hear over here in such a situation....but it is an interesting...and possibly good expression.

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@tour2ma said:

Agree... run practices... develop gameplans... all of the work none of the fun.

But he might suggest plays from the booth...

Maybe not plays, but trends. "This CB is having a bad day...Running up the right is getting us joy...they're overpursuing, maybe try a reverse..." etc

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@bbedward said:

I guess his duties would be along the lines of OC except doesn't call the plays.

Agree... run practices... develop gameplans... all of the work none of the fun.

But he might suggest plays from the booth...

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@the-gipper said:

So? What exactly will his duties be?

And should he be offended at being called "Senior"? He is 68. (which means in Rock Star terms....apparently....he should either have been dead a year ago at 67 (Frey/Griffin).....or he has one year to live (Bowie)

He's been a career assistant for the most part, but I think he has a superbowl ring from somewhere.

I guess his duties would be along the lines of OC except doesn't call the plays.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/571289https://brownsboard.com/post/571289Wed, 20 Jan 2016 16:30:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Bringing In Al Saunders As Senior Offensive Assistant (Official) on Wed, 20 Jan 2016 16:29:30 GMT]]>i'm sure the fritz pollard alliance is going to be pissed about this

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And should he be offended at being called "Senior"? He is 68. (which means in Rock Star terms....apparently....he should either have been dead a year ago at 67 (Frey/Griffin).....or he has one year to live (Bowie)

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/571282https://brownsboard.com/post/571282Wed, 20 Jan 2016 16:25:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Bringing In Al Saunders As Senior Offensive Assistant (Official) on Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:26:41 GMT]]>Sounds like a great hire, man this organization knows how to pull me back in during the offseason.

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@gftchris said:

I certainly have - Ron Saunders was the coach last time my team won the top division (1981).

If it works in football there then why can't it work in football here?? Let's go!!

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/571227https://brownsboard.com/post/571227Wed, 20 Jan 2016 14:07:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Bringing In Al Saunders As Senior Offensive Assistant (Official) on Wed, 20 Jan 2016 13:54:46 GMT]]>I certainly have - Ron Saunders was the coach last time my team won the top division (1981).

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@gftchris said:

Never heard of him, sounds like a solid hire though.

Born in London, his great uncle Ron Saunders was some sort of soccer dude ... ever hear of him?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Saunders

Took over as head coach of the Chargers after Coryell's demise. Then brought the Air Coryell touch to Marty Schottenheimer and Dick Vermeil for long successful stints under each.

at San Diego he inherited a declining Dan Fouts who retired on his watch.

His final season as HC his QBs were ... Mark Malone, Babe Laufenberg and Mark Vlasic ... poor dude.

Zombo

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/571212https://brownsboard.com/post/571212Wed, 20 Jan 2016 13:23:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Bringing In Al Saunders As Senior Offensive Assistant (Official) on Wed, 20 Jan 2016 09:44:53 GMT]]>Never heard of him, sounds like a solid hire though.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/571179https://brownsboard.com/post/571179Wed, 20 Jan 2016 09:44:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Bringing In Al Saunders As Senior Offensive Assistant (Official) on Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:31:01 GMT]]>I like it, WHEN it's official on the Browns' site.

Mike

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/571155https://brownsboard.com/post/571155Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:31:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Browns Bringing In Al Saunders As Senior Offensive Assistant (Official) on Wed, 20 Jan 2016 03:37:57 GMT]]>Are the browns actually putting a quality staff together, and dare I say building a winning culture? I'm very very cautiously optimistic.

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