Thomas: Al Saunders still going strong at 70 as NFL assistant

The Rams Kurt Warner,left, and wide reciever coach Al Saunders, center, enjoy themselves after watching Trent Green complete a pass against the Chargers at the Trans World Dome on Sunday October 1, 2000. Back up quarterback Joe Germaine can be seen to the right. Photo By David CarsonCompared to Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau, who turns 80 on Sept. 9, Al Saunders is a relative pup.

But at 70, Saunders is among the oldest NFL coaches, and at an age when most in his profession — or any other — are enjoying retirement.

“This is the honest truth,” Saunders said. “When I left Oakland (after the 2014 season), I thought 35 years in the league is long enough. And the next day, I…