“Let’s Wait To See Who The Coordinators Are”
January 26th, 2012
- On his radio show today, former Bucs guard Ian Beckles was peppered with negativity from callers upset by the pending Greg Schiano hire, but Beckles says fans need to show some restraint.
Never one to hesitate to throw verbal daggers at Barrett Ruud Buccaneers management, former Bucs guard Ian Beckles is not about to blast the hire of Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano to replace Raheem Morris as Tampa Bay’s head man.
At least not yet.
Beckles, speaking as co-host of the Ron and Ian Show on WDAE-AM 620 this morning, said it’s not fair to judge the Schiano hire before hearing the man speak as Buccaneers head coach or before his staff is assembled.
“I don’t recall everyone giving a thumbs-up when Tony Dungy was named head coach here,” Beckles said. “I’m going to wait to see who the coordinators are and see what his philosophy is before” I give an opinion.
Joe’s of the same mind. Joe gets that news of the likely Schiano hire doesn’t have fans high-fiving around water coolers across the Tampa Bay area today, but Joe’s not about to be negative about a fresh head coach before he does anything or puts his team in place.
One thing Joe can be certain about is that while Schiano and Raheem are New Jersey natives and were defensive backs coaches, that’s probably where there similarities end.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:04 pm
All I can say is when our Two blockbuster coaching hires were made (John McKay, John Gruden) , I didn’t here anybody say “Oh let’s wait and see who the coordinators are going to be”. I hope he is the next great HC in the NFL.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Could it be Chud or Sherman for OC? They both had 2nd interviews yesterday.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:08 pm
i want del rio on d
January 26th, 2012 at 1:10 pm
I really do think this is a very good hire. He’s a very solid coach. However, in all fairness to Mr. Schiano, it doesnt matter who the coach is here until the Glazers decide to be active in free agency.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Now let’s hear Shaun King’s take.
🙂
January 26th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Maybe they bring back Morris for the DC job.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
Butch Davis as DC per Dan Sileo tweet.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:14 pm
The Glazers better step up in Free Agency.
If they refuse to spend on FA’s, I saw the Bay Area lights their torches and brings their pitch forks to One Buc Place.
They need to be committed to winning, period.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
You’re so dumb Ian..oh wait..he’s right
January 26th, 2012 at 1:17 pm
I have a really good feeling about this hire. I try to remain optimistic by nature when it comes to the Bucs, but I think this guy will be great for the team. I’m hoping to see some splash free agent signings and a productive draft, and I’m very interested to see who joins the staff, but this is so much better than Sherman and Childress. I don’t think this is another Raheem situation at all, and the Bucs have a history of doing well when it comes to their ‘second choice’ for coaches.
And please, don’t start with the talk that this was the fifth or sixth coach the Bucs approached and made a job offer. There is a difference between being interviewed and being offered a job. Wade Phillips was never going to be offered the job, he knew this, and declined to INTERVIEW to continue preperation for the Texans playoff game. Jeff Fisher was never brought in for an interview let along offered the job. I think the Glazers were smart to avoid committing big money and a lot of years to a pro coach that has a proven record that is average at best. And everyone knew Fisher was headed to St.Louis to begin with, Miami was never an option, and was used to generate leverage.
Chip Kelly was the only other candidate confirmed to have received an offer, and I have a feeling Philbin would have been considered but he went to Miami, so he did not advance beyond the INTERVIEW process. Let’s see how this offseason plays out. There will be free agents available in their prime that can help this team, and the Bucs have no excuse to not bring in this talent. Yes, the draft helps, but the slate is wiped clean and with a few key pieces, this team can be a playoff contender faster than most people think.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
I’m hoping for Hue Jackson as offensive coordinator, but I can’t really see his personality jiving with Schiano. Butch Davis as D coordinator makes sense give his ties with Schiano…Let’s see how this develops.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Don’t you people realize that the Glazers HAVE TO SPEND in FA per the new CBA?? Get off of the FA kick for crying out loud. We are in fantastic shape with a new coach and a butt load of $$$ to spend in FA this year and next and a #5 pick in the draft. I’m excited.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:21 pm
nice, good to hear about Butch Davis.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Ha, Ian Beckles, the voice of reason.
He’s exactly right on this one. The ones bitching haven’t got a clue and most likely never will. Until you’ve heard the guy talk, explain his philosophies, know who his staff is going to be, how the hell can some of you be so certain that he’s a bad coach?
January 26th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Exactly as i said on the last story, oc and dc is the key.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Butch Davis would be a great hire as DC. He has been both a HC and a DC and has the Super Bowl rings to prove how good he was as DC at Dallas. Like it so far.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:27 pm
One thing Joe can be certain about is that while Schiano and Raheem are New Jersey natives and were defensive backs coaches, that’s probably where there similarities end.
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I can only hope you’re right! If, in his first game, I see Schiano directing people to where they’re sitting in the stadium like Morris was in his excitement of being an NFL Head Coach, I’ll no longer waste my money on season tickets!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Bobby the Bucs don’t have to spend to meet the minimum until 2013
January 26th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
^^^^^^^^
What Bobby said!
January 26th, 2012 at 1:44 pm
Will we get to keep the Tampa 2 with Davis here?
January 26th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Keep watching highlights of Schiano sideline coaching on ESPN and I haven’t seen him chest-bump a single player yet. Brings a tear of joy to my eye.
January 26th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
He took an almost non-existent football program and made it relevant using the leftovers from the other colleges. When he did have some players i.e. Ray Rice they were pretty good. That’s what you need to be able to do as a head coach. Not a bad hire at all. I can get behind the Bucs with this. (P.S. I am a season ticket holder)
January 26th, 2012 at 2:04 pm
I love this hire, the guy shows emotion on the sideline and on the very first highlight I saw of him, he grabbed a players facemask and was not yelling, but scolding that player for something. That is what this team needs.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
I ebt you wont see him at Drynk or 717 South Howard friday nights before a home game.
January 26th, 2012 at 2:15 pm
This reeks period….Jersey Shore meets the NFL ,,One NFL commentator just said the wants young and cheap and he was neither..at least he has the guts to tell it like it is.
January 26th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Take it to the bank we will hire. The steelers offensive cord that was let go last week
January 26th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Yeah, let’s ask Ian Becles and Shaun King for THEIR approval and opinion.
GMAFB
Just go away………..PLEASE!
This is a great hire that will prove itself for years to come.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:02 pm
Don’t think he will be as bad as Sherman would have been….don’t know how good he will be, but at least the upside is better.
January 26th, 2012 at 4:04 pm
This is a great hire, if and only if they let him pick his staff and spend money in free agency. I hope the Glazers were telling the truth when they said they would not lose out on getting players they want because of money. Love the Butch Davis or Del Rio ideas, I just wonder who they could get for OC. Any good ideas on that?
January 27th, 2012 at 12:19 am
DC=Jim Tomsula 49ers defensive line coach
OC=Joe Lombardi QB coach saints
QB=Terry Shea
January 27th, 2012 at 12:26 am
saskbuco:
Guess who his grandfather was.
July 4th, 2013 at 5:19 am
I ebt you wont see him at Drynk or 717 South Howard friday nights before a home game.
January 31st, 2014 at 4:34 am
Hue Jackson is a perfect human being’s personality. I want to see him every Friday.
March 19th, 2014 at 7:57 am
Butch Davis or Del Rio ideas,
May 21st, 2014 at 1:57 am
Keep watching highlights of Schiano sideline coaching on ESPN and I haven’t seen him chest-bump a single player yet. Brings a tear of joy to my eye.
May 21st, 2014 at 1:58 am
Butch Davis or Del Rio ideas,