Saints legend Zach Strief announces his move to New Orleans' coaching staff

AsylumGuido · 02-19-2021, 06:16 PM

Saints legend Zach Strief announces his move to New Orleans' coaching staff

New Orleans Saints legend Zach Strief, the team's play-by-play announcer for the past three seasons, announced Friday that he is leaving WWL (WWL-870 AM/105.3 FM) to become the assistant offensive line coach for the Saints.

Strief will be mentored by Dan Roushar, New Orleans' offensive line coach since 2016. During the 2020 season, the Saints offensive line blocked for an offense that led the league in rushing touchdowns (30) and averaged 141.6 yards-per-game on the ground, sixth-best in the NFL.

Strief joined the WWL radio team following a 12-year playing career with the Saints as an offensive tackle. The native of Cincinnati and graduate of Northwestern University replaced local broadcasting icon Jim Henderson, who retired in 2018. Strief collaborated with Saints all-time leading rusher Deuce McAllister to bring fans a dynamic perspective to Saints games and shows on the flagship station. Strief became one of a few former players who learned the skills necessary to be a play-by-play announcer and he also held various hosting duties throughout the WWL talk radio platform.

"Fortunately, I won't be far away," Strief said Friday. "My love for the game of football and my connections with the Saints simply called me to this job. I played for Coach (Sean) Payton for 12 years and worked for Mr. and Mrs. Benson and Mickey (Loomis). I have learned so much from all of them and want to continue to grow as a professional. The opportunity to help the Saints bring another World Championship is just too great for me to pass up. It's time for me to go home."

The team expects to make a formal announcement regarding all coaching changes at a later date.

SmashMouth · 02-19-2021, 06:21 PM

Good luck, Zach.

dizzle88 · 02-19-2021, 06:24 PM

Got sick of seeing Peat and Ruiz getting the QB killed and decided he wanted to do something about it.

jeanpierre · 02-19-2021, 06:36 PM

SmashMouth · 02-19-2021, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

https://twitter.com/Amie_Just/status...02380422049794

https://twitter.com/Amie_Just/status...03342079434759

Guess the $ are too good to pass up. This also means an eventual move from NOLA, after enough experience and moving up the coaching ranks.

K Major · 02-19-2021, 06:45 PM

Good for Zach and congrats.

ChrisXVI · 02-19-2021, 07:24 PM

That’s good. Hope he can coach.

The Dude · 02-19-2021, 07:31 PM

Jesus Christ we should bring Deuce back as a lineman. He really let himself go.

jnormand · 02-19-2021, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Jesus Christ we should bring Deuce back as a lineman. He really let himself go.

Lol! Maybe he's a power lifter now....

jnormand · 02-19-2021, 08:19 PM

Hell yeah Zach!!!

02-19-2021, 06:16 PM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,166	Saints legend Zach Strief announces his move to New Orleans' coaching staff Saints legend Zach Strief announces his move to New Orleans' coaching staff New Orleans Saints legend Zach Strief, the team's play-by-play announcer for the past three seasons, announced Friday that he is leaving WWL (WWL-870 AM/105.3 FM) to become the assistant offensive line coach for the Saints. Strief will be mentored by Dan Roushar, New Orleans' offensive line coach since 2016. During the 2020 season, the Saints offensive line blocked for an offense that led the league in rushing touchdowns (30) and averaged 141.6 yards-per-game on the ground, sixth-best in the NFL. Strief joined the WWL radio team following a 12-year playing career with the Saints as an offensive tackle. The native of Cincinnati and graduate of Northwestern University replaced local broadcasting icon Jim Henderson, who retired in 2018. Strief collaborated with Saints all-time leading rusher Deuce McAllister to bring fans a dynamic perspective to Saints games and shows on the flagship station. Strief became one of a few former players who learned the skills necessary to be a play-by-play announcer and he also held various hosting duties throughout the WWL talk radio platform. "Fortunately, I won't be far away," Strief said Friday. "My love for the game of football and my connections with the Saints simply called me to this job. I played for Coach (Sean) Payton for 12 years and worked for Mr. and Mrs. Benson and Mickey (Loomis). I have learned so much from all of them and want to continue to grow as a professional. The opportunity to help the Saints bring another World Championship is just too great for me to pass up. It's time for me to go home." The team expects to make a formal announcement regarding all coaching changes at a later date. SmashMouth, WhoDat!656, bobdog86 and 2 others like this.
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02-19-2021, 06:21 PM	#2
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,123 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints legend Zach Strief announces his move to New Orleans' coaching staff Good luck, Zach.

02-19-2021, 06:24 PM	#3
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,182	Re: Saints legend Zach Strief announces his move to New Orleans' coaching staff Got sick of seeing Peat and Ruiz getting the QB killed and decided he wanted to do something about it. jnormand, RailBoss, SmashMouth and 1 others like this.

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02-19-2021, 06:42 PM	#5
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,123 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints legend Zach Strief announces his move to New Orleans' coaching staff Originally Posted by jeanpierre https://twitter.com/Amie_Just/status...02380422049794 https://twitter.com/Amie_Just/status...03342079434759 Guess the $ are too good to pass up. This also means an eventual move from NOLA, after enough experience and moving up the coaching ranks.

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02-19-2021, 06:45 PM	#6
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,618 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints legend Zach Strief announces his move to New Orleans' coaching staff Good for Zach and congrats.

02-19-2021, 07:24 PM	#7
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints legend Zach Strief announces his move to New Orleans' coaching staff That’s good. Hope he can coach. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,657	Re: Saints legend Zach Strief announces his move to New Orleans' coaching staff Originally Posted by The Dude Jesus Christ we should bring Deuce back as a lineman. He really let himself go. Lol! Maybe he's a power lifter now.... Rugby Saint II likes this.

02-19-2021, 08:19 PM	#10
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,657	Re: Saints legend Zach Strief announces his move to New Orleans' coaching staff Hell yeah Zach!!!