Bucs season rest on the coaching staff
The flipping of the pancake that is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is almost complete. I don't expect too many drastic changes between now and training camp. And to tell you the truth they're really doesn't need to be.
raheem and dominik have brought in players that have proven to be productive and they've brought it alot of young talent. Alot of decisions have been questioned and Morris and Dominik for some of the moves... but they've been made (or not made) and even us fans who don't agree have to realize that these guys would like to keep their jobs are out to build a consistant winner.
But as far as this season, I think it all will rest on the two best decisions Morris has made... Jim Bates and Jeff Jags' . I loved both of these hires and when i look at the roster and the history these two have, I get really excited. I think Bates and Jags have the athletes they need and want, It's just a matter of coaching now.
And both have a particular player that could be groomed into something great. Bates has Gaines Adams and Jags has Freeman. back to what I said about these coaches history, gaines and Freeman could be Jason Taylor and Matt Ryan.
And Bates seems more and more confident every interview about Phlip at linebacker. I think that might turn out to be a better move than we thought, especially if Piscitelli is more consistant than he was last season.
I know it sounds like a lot of "IF"s but the "IF"s are the kinds of things that great coaching can make not so iffy. And I think Morris is going to be great as the figure head inspirational leader of this youg team, and he's surrounded hmself with guys like Jags and Bates who have made their names known by coaching up young talent. all the pieces are in the bag..... we'll just have to wait till Fall to see how well theyve been put together.
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I agree...
… that Jags and Bates were good moves.
Kind of makes me wonder what Morris is actually gonna do once the season starts. He was groomed under a different defensive scheme and I have no reason to think he’s gonna try to make any offensive play calls. Why is he the head coach again?
by Kilgore on May 13, 2009 6:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure...
he’s spent enough time with Bates and Jags to grasp the general concept of both schemes… but he will be more of a figure head. A leader that can always get the best out of his players. You’ve heard Sapp say it… you heard K2 say it… the guys on this team want to play hard for a coach like Raheem. He connects with the players, earns their respect and gives respect in return.
With Morris at the core, i am much more confident that this team will not fall apart from inside the locker room, like it seemed to do often with Gruden. I think Morris brings the passion and disciplin while Bates and Jags bring in the X’s and O’s.
Could be a recipe for success, we’ll see.
by AP-Pirate on May 13, 2009 12:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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