Al Saunders to direct Oakland offensive

OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Al Saunders, a consultant with Baltimore the past two seasons, Tuesday was hired as the Oakland Raiders' offensive coordinator.

Saunders is reunited with new Oakland head Coach Hue Jackson, who also spent time with the Ravens. Jackson, who was the Raiders' offensive coordinator last season, is expected to do most of the play calling during games.

Saunders has spent nearly 30 years coaching in the NFL, including two-plus seasons (1986-88) as head coach in San Diego where he had a 17-22 record.

He also has been on the staffs at Kansas City, Washington and St. Louis.