Comments on: Report: Bucs tell Morris and staff that they'll be back

By: Bucforever

Bucforever — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:11:56 +0000

To”A true Bucs fan”:
I waited along with all the other true Bucs fans for our shot at the play offs and then the Big Show. We waited through the terrible 0 and 26 streak. We waited ! Through bad owners,bad coaches and too many QB changes to list. We waited.
We can wait some more. Another year maybe two or three. Not so long really. Because I have seen some real improvement in the last few games. Some flashes of greatness among all the rookie mistakes. I really think we might be finally moving in the right direction. So let the retooling continue. We have 10 picks in the draft! So , I can wait. I can wait. GO BUCS!

By: edgy

edgy — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:21:08 +0000

Who do you expect to be fired within the next two months? http://www.boards.edgy-sports.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2442

By: belicheck's cheat codes

belicheck's cheat codes — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:14:37 +0000

did you just throw in the Jets and lockout bits to garner more hits and comments? toolbox

By: frenchw

frenchw — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:28:52 +0000

Finally some great news. This means Morris has a chance to build build build. Starting over with a new coach only means more losing.
I’m even more excited about the off-season and next.
Go Bucs!
Signed,
A True Bucs Fan!

By: cy farnsworth

cy farnsworth — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:55:08 +0000

The Jets were ready to give Cowher whatever he wanted last offseason and he turned them down. Then Rex Ryan came in and, despite some bad trash talk and dumb pressers, has been better than advertised (having the #1 defense with Kris Jenkins out since week 6 is very impressive and exactly what he was brought here to do.) There’s no way that they’d can him for another shot at Cowher after just one season.
Furthermore, is this an actual rumor? Or by naming the Jets, Giants and Lions are you just trying to get a few cheap page views?
Finally, if you’re looking for a team that could actually clean house and run after a proven winner like Cowher, keep an eye on Minnesota (who could probably parlay a Super Bowl into a new stadium.)

By: calabash

calabash — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:36:14 +0000

Take the Cowboys out of the equation — Wade has probably gotten himself one more year (as long as today’s game is competitive). If not, then you can look at Mike Zimmer, Todd Bowles or someone else out of the Parcells family tree most especially someone who has coached at Dallas in the assistants role before. Someone else who hasn’t already been a head coach in the league. Jerry will want to maintain control and won’t be able to find another Wade so easily. Forget about Garrett. He’s not ready — that offense could’ve been historic if not for his play-calling acumen (insert joke here). The players played down to his level this year and last.

By: .VoxVeritas

.VoxVeritas — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:26:53 +0000

“Does anyone ever notice that the Patriots are NEVER mentioned during HC discussions. If Bill Belichick is such a cheater and whatever else why would the Krafts keep him”
Because Robert Kraft condones cheating. Facilitates it, even.

By: puppetmaster

puppetmaster — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:23:10 +0000

They’ll be back next season…… working the concessions selling popcorn!

By: puppetmaster

puppetmaster — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:07:43 +0000

They’ll be back selling popcorn and beer!

By: bluenoser

bluenoser — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:39:19 +0000

Does anyone ever notice that the Patriots are NEVER mentioned during HC discussions. If Bill Belichick is such a cheater and whatever else why would the Krafts keep him – especially (as the argument goes) he was only ever a winner because of videotaping meaningless footage that we all had access to. Love the shot of Herm Edwards waving to the camera.

By: tian

tian — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:35:06 +0000

So the game plan for the Bucs was the go young and let them grow up together. Not a bad game plan, I think.

By: tatum32

tatum32 — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 07:56:09 +0000

“I hope this is a nightmare or a joke. Radio has no business being a head coach except for a peewee football team. ”
Yeah, I mean a pee wee team could beat the previously undefeated SAINTS, right?
Nice racial blast with “Radio Raheem” , btw.

By: Swive

Swive — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:07:05 +0000

Cowher to the Lions? Seriously? They had a good draft (for once) and like the direction they seem to be going. The seriously senior Mr. Ford is also insanely loyal to his employees (see Millen, Matt). It ain’t happenin’…

By: JaggedMark

JaggedMark — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:01:23 +0000

Florio, we love you, but please quit writing crap like this.
“Possibility of a surprise team like the Jets or Lions?” Seriously?
Jet fans like Rex Ryan “for now”
AND I’M A LIONS FAN! And we very much like Schwartz at the moment. (good draft etc.)
So while you’re speculating and posting rumors, at least keep them “somewhat” real.
Thanks

By: C-TownDawg24

C-TownDawg24 — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:52:22 +0000

get real florio. there’s no way the giants, jets, or lions are cleaning house to get cowher. it’s just not gonna happen. neither is the idea that tennessee would debate firing fisher. seattle even seems like a giant if. as does, as you said, dallas. it wouldn’t surprise me if he wound up in chicago, but at this point, that seems to be the only viable option.

By: OldDogEyes

OldDogEyes — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:20:15 +0000

I’m confused… I thought that Raheem Morris and his staff were ALREADY THERE for 2009. How can they come back for 2009?

By: klecko

klecko — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:04:13 +0000

why would the Jets get rid of a coach who lived up to his hype… #1 ranked defence in the NFL… and he also comes with a big mouth and tears to boot.

By: whatabucnmess

whatabucnmess — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:59:27 +0000

I hope this is a nightmare or a joke. Radio has no business being a head coach except for a peewee football team.

By: virtualplague

virtualplague — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:38:03 +0000

Might have waited too long?
Cowher has his pick of any number of jobs Florio. What are you talking about.

By: stevincinci

stevincinci — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:30:12 +0000

Over rated. 10 Mil? What ever!

By: jeremiah

jeremiah — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:56:29 +0000

which of course means they are not

By: gbditka

gbditka — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:54:28 +0000

I’m sure this news will have Bucs fans tailgating even earlier Sunday morning!

By: TheDaddy

TheDaddy — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:53:21 +0000

“Per McCarty, Morris and his staff have been told that they’ll be back for 2009.”
That should be awesome since it’s 2010.

By: HuckNZ

HuckNZ — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:52:14 +0000

“Per McCarty, Morris and his staff have been told that they’ll be back for 2009.”
So not only are they firing Morris, but they think he’s dumb enough not to notice that this promise doesn’t preclude them from hiring Cowher for 2010?

By: 24bucs

24bucs — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:47:37 +0000

They (coaching staff) will be back in 2009?? I thought this was the 2009 season. Cowher would be good for the team and hope he can come in. One thing I have to say is that the Bucs have not quit on Morris, which is a good sign. If Freeman takes care of the ball better, 2010 could turn out a lot better.

By: SuzyKolberIsAwesome

SuzyKolberIsAwesome — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:44:00 +0000

“Cowher might have waited a year too long to get back in…” OR maybe some teams are coming to their senses, and realize he’s not worth paying 10 MILLION A YEAR

By: coz

coz — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:42:37 +0000

cowher to the bills baby!!!!!!!!!!!

By: VoxVagina

VoxVagina — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:39:59 +0000

As much as I hate Coughlin and the Giants, they have done well under him. 2 years ago they won the SB and last year went 12-4 and lost steam because of Burress. One mediocre year should not get him fired. The only way he gets fired is if he has a Marty Schottenheimer-esque dispute with the GM. The Giants are no way in hell a surprise team in the running for Cowher

By: Deb

Deb — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:36:45 +0000

Cowher wants to be lead dog on the team. He won’t be content to run behind Jones or Holmgren so forget Dallas or Cleveland. Jets won’t clean house this season and can’t see Cowher taking an interest in Lions or Seahawks. Chicago is possible if Angelo goes, but it seems a long shot, as does Buffalo. Would be surprised if he’d want to supplant Fisher. Still think Carolina is his top choice, if it’s viable. Maybe Houston or Tampa, if Morris doesn’t stay.
But of all the teams you’ve mentioned, the Giants are most interesting. Coughlin is vulnerable. They’re just two years off a Super Bowl. It’s an NFC team, and I think he’d prefer only playing the Steelers every four years. The Giants are known for playing his kind of football and the Maras–at least under Wellington–had a similar ownership model to the Steelers. NY is a big stage. Yeah, I could definitely see Cowher with the Giants if they’d meet his terms.

By: floridaguy

floridaguy — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:36:32 +0000

Well I guess we can cross the Bucs off the list of potential playoff teams for 2010. That franchise has gone right back to the Culverhouse era.