Gibbs gives up play-calling duties for first time
ASHBURN, Va. -- Joe Gibbs is turning over the reins of the
Washington Redskins offense, a significant role change for a Hall
of Fame coach who found himself trying to handle too many jobs.
Al Saunders was formally introduced Monday and given the title
of "associate head coach-offense." The former Kansas City Chiefs
offensive coordinator will call the plays and essentially replace
Gibbs as the offense's chief game-planner.
"He will oversee and direct the offense," Gibbs said. "It
will free me... ...more
ASHBURN, Va. -- Joe Gibbs is turning over the reins of the
Washington Redskins offense, a significant role change for a Hall
of Fame coach who found himself trying to handle too many jobs.
Al Saunders was formally introduced Monday and given the title
of "associate head coach-offense." The former Kansas City Chiefs
offensive coordinator will call the plays and essentially replace
Gibbs as the offense's chief game-planner.
"He will oversee and direct the offense," Gibbs said. "It
will free me... ...more
