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- The Topeka Capital-Journal
- Article date:
- January 31, 2008
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Football: Rams hire Saundersas offensive coordinator
Entering his third season with the St. Louis Rams, coach Scott
Linehan has given up play-calling duties for the third time.
On Wednesday he handed that responsibility to Al Saunders, who
got a three-year contract as the team's new offensive coordinator.
Saunders replaces Greg Olson, who was impressive in a six-game stint
at the end of 2006 after Linehan decided to delegate authority in
his first season, helping the Rams finish 8-8, but then struggled
with a beat-up offense during a three-win season before Linehan
seized back that responsibility.
Saunders, 60, was offensive coordinator and associate head coach
the last two seasons at ...