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Is Raheem Morris ready to be thrown in the fire?
In just under 9 days, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will commence their 2009 training camp. With the opening of training camp comes a new defensive coordinator (Jim Bates), a new offensive coordinato...
Raised Expectations for the Defensive Ends
Expectations for a player can be dangerous. A first round pick at WR who puts up an average of 40 catches for 500 yards and 2 TD's is seen differently than a 5th round pick who does the same.&nb...
Bucs Defensive Coordinator Jim Bates Speaks to the Media
Posted on behalf of JScott. I enjoy being the only one with daytime access. No really, I do! Buccaneers new Defensive Coordinator Jim Bates took a break from the film room yesterday to discuss hi...
Monte Kiffin vs Jim Bates: Is the reign of the Cover 2 over in Tampa?
...UPDATE... Raheem on Bates control of the defense: "It's got to be him. It's got to be his character," he said. "You can't ask that guy to duplicate another guy. He has to go out and do what he do...






