Breakdown Of Possible Lovie Replacements
January 8th, 2016
The new frontrunner?
Bumped and updated: Here are possible replacements to fill the void left by the Bucs jettisoning Lovie Smith last night.
Joe does have a dark horse here.
First, let’s get one thing straight: Team Glazer is nearly impossible to predict. Who expected them to trade for Chucky? Or hire Raheem Morris? Or Greg Schiano? Or nearly land Chip Kelly?
As Joe has written before: Just when you think you have Team Glazer figured out, you don’t.
Sean McDermott
Considering the Panthers’ defensive coordinator is scheduled to interview with Jason Licht this weekend, he’s got to be high on this list. Good guy Peter Schrager of FOX Sports reported reported the news.
McDermott was an Andy Reid defensive assistant with the Eagles when Licht worked in the Philadelphia front office. McDermott was hired as the Stinking Panthers defensive coordinator in 2011. Outside of McDermott’s first season as DC, Carolina’s defense has been in the top 10 in the NFL the past four seasons for fewest yards allowed per game.
McDermott runs a very similar defense to Lovie’s — but with all the right wrinkles. Somehow this season, McDermott and Carolina pulled off a stud defense with very little production from their defensive ends.
Tom Coughlin
The man officially became unemployed hours before Lovie was jettisoned. And stop with the Coughlin-is-too-old nonsense. First, watch his farewell address to the Giants and try to explain what in that video gives anyone any idea he is too old?
Second, we are on the cusp of electing a 70-year old president (Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump). Lastly, Marv Levy was Coughlin’s age when he was guiding the Bills to Super Bowls.
Coughlin, in his last two stops, developed a franchise’s best quarterback (Jags/Mark Brunnell) and a likely Hall of Famer (Eli Manning/two rings). Unlike Lovie, Coughlin is a disciplinarian who actually is close to his players. That’s a hard trick to master, but it explains why Coughlin is a winner and beloved by his former players.
Harold Goodwin
Goodwin, the Cardinals offensive coordinator, will get an interview this weekend, ESPN reports. The 42-year-old was hired by the Cardinals in early 2013, when Bucs general manager Jason Licht was the right-hand man of Arizona general manager Steve Keim. Head coach Bruce Arians calls the plays, and Goodwin is the hard-driving, often foul-mouthed coordinator cracking the whip. He has zero head coaching experience at the college or pro level.
Chip Kelly
Team Glazer engaged in foreplay with Kelly four years ago. Whether you want to believe Kelly wanted total control over the Bucs or that he was gunshy about leaving Oregon, or that he was spooked by leaky, sleepy Josh Freeman, Joe will allow you to believe what you wish.
However, this just seems like a weird fit. Why match Kelly up with America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston? Jameis is a pro-style guy. Joe can understand those connecting dots here.
Sean Payton
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Sean Payton professed his love of New Orleans on Tuesday… after the Saints put out feelers for a potential trade and, thus far, haven’t found any suitors. If that is the only job you have, then sure you are going to profess public love for it.
Payton would salivate to get his hands on Jameis? It’s not like Team Glazer hasn’t traded for a coach before.
Dirk Koetter
This almost seems too logical. The Bucs promote Koetter, hire Jim Schwartz to be the defensive coordinator, and voila; you have a coaching staff. As Joe wrote last night, former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik expects Koetter to be announced as the new coach within a week.
Mike Smith
Let this sink in: Smith was 66-46 in seven seasons as head coach of the Falcons. And Smith took over the franchise when it was in total turmoil following the Michael Vick legal mess and the incompetent head coaching of Bobby Petrino.
And guess who Smith was 10 yards from a Super Bowl with during the 2012 season? Bucs offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter, the same guy currently leading the Bucs and America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.
Smith did a stellar job in Atlanta, molded a rookie quarterback and was beloved by players. He’s is a defensive-leaning guy, and a former defensive coordinator under Jack Del Rio in Jacksonville.
Smith interviewed for the Dolphins opening this week, and he should not be taken lightly. He also could be a potential defensive coordinator/assistant head coach under Koetter, if Koetter got the Bucs’ head coaching gig. A guy like Smith in the building surely could help Koetter make a seamless transition.
Todd Haley
Now here is a dark horse candidate for you.
Don’t laugh. Haley is one of the most respected offensive guys in the NFL and, remember, it is all about Jameis. Haley has the Steelers offense absolutely humming. And when he was the head coach in Kansas City, he won 10 games and a division title with Matt Cassel at quarterback.
Here is why Joe thinks Haley is on the Bucs’ radar, aside from the obvious: He was the offensive coordinator of the Cardinals when they made it to the Super Bowl with a high-flying offense. Who was the director of player personnel for the Cardinals at the time?
Oh, that would be a guy by the name of Steve Keim, who is the currently general manager of the Cardinals. And who was Keim’s right-hand man before he came to the Bucs? That would be Jason Licht. The two are almost brothers, they are so close.
Chucky
OK, time to call out Chucky and his I-just-LOVE-football schtick. Joe had heard the following rumor more than a few times from trusted folks — but never could confirm it — that Team Glazer approached Chucky two years ago about a return and he turned them down. Again, Joe cannot confirm if this actually happened, but there is scuttlebutt out there.
Well, that was when the Bucs only had Mike Glennon (thank you, Matt Sinn). Things have changed. It’s all about Jameis, now. If Chucky was ever going to get back into coaching, then this would be it. He wouldn’t have to move, and he’d have a guy who is every bit the football junkie Chucky is, every bit as smart as Chucky is, and maybe the best quarterback prospect since Andrew Luck.
Essentially, Jameis is Chucky, only with a better personality and a much stronger arm.
If Chucky would pass on an opportunity to coach one of the hottest quarterback prospects in the NFL, and stay in his home town, then that tells Joe that Chucky’s full of it when he claims he loves the game so much.
It wouldn’t be the first time Chucky was called out.
Various reports claim Chucky reached out to the Eagles’ owner about their head coaching vacancy, but Chucky is denying the report.
January 7th, 2016 at 6:17 am
Thank You Glazer Brothers. It’ll be Dirk
January 7th, 2016 at 6:19 am
Do the Bucs still have to follow the “Minority” rule, even though they just let go of a black haed coach?
I like the Koetter and either the Smith connection or bringing in Jim Schwartz as DC.
January 7th, 2016 at 6:22 am
Dirk deserves a shot but I wouldn’t mind mike Smith as d.c.
But I don’t see, Smith taking a d.c. job when he is being intervied for h.c.
Chucky,hell yeah. We need some fire.
January 7th, 2016 at 6:24 am
Lovie has to wish he and his coaches did not “lose” that game in DC like he claimed when the Bucs went to 2-4…. If they won the game who knows; maybe the Bucs actually would have gone better than 7-9 that they’d have earned if they beat DC instead of choked, they might have found a way to win at Indy, at St Louis, vs the Bears, vs the Saints, vs the Giants; that is 5 winnable games Lovie’s boys lost…. A lost opportunity for Lovie and it cost him his job…. Lovie’s ineptitude probably saved Brother gruden’s bacon as well; how many out there think Jay G would have been fired if the Bucs knocked them back to 2-5???? If they lost to the Bucs there is no way they would have won the east and that means either Kelly or Coughlin would still have a job as well; depending on which team got the NFC East at 7-9 or 8-8…. Lovie’s ineptitude had far reaching effects…. …
January 7th, 2016 at 6:27 am
Continuation of my above post that prematurely went to Joe: this opens the door for a surprise to come to Tampa: Coughlin, Kelly???? Your guess is as good as mine…. Whoever it is has to be an improvement Joe. BTW: was one of the lockers being cleard out yesterday O’Dey’s???? I hope so as the special teams blew !
January 7th, 2016 at 6:27 am
They better promote koetter. There is zero need for a head coach on this team. The two ghings they need are a DC AND Special teams coaches. Actually all new defensive coaches except joe cullen….I like him. Thank god this makes my offseason much easier to get through. Hopefully koetter is promoted and our gm stays put
January 7th, 2016 at 6:29 am
Why does everyone assume it’s Dirk?
He’s already under contract, other teams aren’t interviewing him, and there are huge names out there. You keep him as OC and hire the rest of the staff.
Licht worked with Chip Kelly and Josh McDaniels previously. Start your search there.
January 7th, 2016 at 6:30 am
Chucky wont come back to tampa if he did I would be shocked!!!
January 7th, 2016 at 6:36 am
I too engaged in foreplay with Kelly four years ago.
January 7th, 2016 at 6:38 am
But in my experience, Kelly can’t treat people right and is a Cowboys fan. It’ll never work.
January 7th, 2016 at 6:41 am
Dirk is head coach, the “real” question need to be who is going to be the Defensive Coordinator!!!!
January 7th, 2016 at 6:49 am
Looking at D coordinators Koetter is familiar with, look a Mike Smith if not hired for a head coaching job or Mike Nolan. Both worked with Dirk in Atl and have good resumes. Please don’t just hire some obscure secondary coach to run the D. We need someone who the players will respect.
January 7th, 2016 at 6:59 am
Koetter has to be the HC. Maybe GMC and LVD could co chair the DC spot 😉
Sometimes with losers all you need to do is give them more responsibility and they will step up to the plate.
In reality, they need to find a tough minded DC with a proven track record of coaching to his talent and not scheme. Not sure who that is but we need a defense with some Dog in it
January 7th, 2016 at 7:00 am
Lmao and this is why the bucs are the bucs lol
January 7th, 2016 at 7:00 am
The Tampa bay Browns lol
January 7th, 2016 at 7:01 am
Paid vacation is over GMC and LVD. You have been disgraceful as captains on this team and YOU got your coach fired
January 7th, 2016 at 7:02 am
All of the local media have egg on their face! I love it
January 7th, 2016 at 7:03 am
Why should the Bucs be ok with finishing 0-4 Kevin?
Teams shouldn’t be ok with losing and inept coaching
January 7th, 2016 at 7:04 am
@The Kevin versions 1-6
Your right, This is the Bucs!!! Because we are not going to settle for being at the bottom of the division!!! We do not want to be handicapped in free-agency because of a head coach!!! We do not want to try and run a defense that takes more hall-of-famers and so many pro-bowlers to work!!!! We do not want to see sloppy games filled with penalties why the head coach says he is going to fix it and never does!!!!!
January 7th, 2016 at 7:09 am
How about coughlin but name koetter the “coach in waiting”.
January 7th, 2016 at 7:10 am
At some level, I’ve had little confidence in Lovie all along; seems he has a mediocrity ceiling in his limitations and his overall approach.
However, this move begins to focus the image of the Glazers as inept owners.
Unless they spoke with Licht first and he agreed with Lovie being fired with a predetermined replacement strategy, they have given us the final bit of evidence to paint them as knee-jerk fools with more money than football sense
I surely hope this works out, that Koetter is the HC, and that he doesn’t lose his mojo or focus in shifting to the HC role. A Mike Smith as “assistant HC” on the defensive side of the ball may good to help avoid that.
January 7th, 2016 at 7:12 am
New moniker for GMC. Coach Killer. How many has it been now.
Your lets just have fun mentality has created your legacy of killing coaches. That is your legacy in this league. Think about that the next time you are happy after a loss. Loser
January 7th, 2016 at 7:13 am
I’m OK with just about all of those names. It’s about time the Bucs became the kind of carrot that hungry coaches would covet.
Exciting times!
January 7th, 2016 at 7:15 am
If Chucky came back, it would absolutely be entertaining.
January 7th, 2016 at 7:20 am
As much as I dislike the Lovie firing, I think promoting Dirk to HC could hurt Jameis in term of needing to focus on Offense, defense and special team game planning throughout the season.
I think we’re getting a coach that’s is known for there 4-3 defense. We don’t have the personnel for a 3-4. What the Glazers showed is they lack patience for anything to to be built. So any major switch is unlikely to happen scheme wise.
I think Mike Smith or Tom Coughlin might be our guy.
January 7th, 2016 at 7:23 am
coughlin with koetter as asst HC to eventually take over…
January 7th, 2016 at 7:27 am
All you idiots will be trying to run off the next coach after next season.
Bunch of know it alls lmao.
About to be 4 coaches in 6 years lmao
Cause that’s how you win lol
And you say the bucs don’t want to settle lol
You mean like they did with Morris and schiano? Now all of a sudden they’re a team that doesn’t settle? Lmao idiots.
January 7th, 2016 at 7:27 am
Coughlin team president
Licht GM
Koetter HC / OC
Schwartz or Jim Leavitt DC
January 7th, 2016 at 7:39 am
Where is the guy who said “Lovie wont be fired” and the other guy who always said “wait for it” hahaha… clowns… good riddance lovie
January 7th, 2016 at 7:43 am
Lol @ minority rule I think it’s pretty safe to say the Glazers have proven they are a equal opportunity employer lol
January 7th, 2016 at 7:45 am
The Kevin, seriously you had to see how bad lovie was as a coach, I wanted Schiano to get one more year but he was run, lovie had to go he did not improve his defense at all
January 7th, 2016 at 8:05 am
i would the saints won’t let sean go inside the division and they want to keep dk so chip is out. If you bring in coughlin, i think he would keep dk.
January 7th, 2016 at 8:11 am
So you guys think if we label Koetter assistant hc or hc in waiting everything will be alright for him.. This isn’t college..
Hire Koetter and stop hiring retreads.. I’ve been saying this for YEARS on these comments section.. I’m too lazy to look up what I wrote specifically 2 years ago to put it in quotes and look cool.. But I listed some of these names when looking for a Schiano replacement(never should have been hired in the first place).. Koetter, McCoy, Roman, OC for the Seahawks(too early to be searching Google), Whisenhunt, Clements, Gase, and Lombardi. Granted some flamed out or are currently flaming out but I’m not an expert lol. I just know for a fact I’ve wanted Koetter as our HC for years.. I’m not a fan of retreads never have been and never will be(yes I know I listed Whisenhunt looked like he turned the corner in SD). Don’t hire someone else’s trash and put a bow on it and say he’s gonna make us better(except for the elite coaches Bill, Rex, Tomlin, John Harbaugh leave Jim alone 🙂 , Arians, and Pete) . Hire someone who you think is ready and hungry to take the step up to HC.
Koetter, Gase, Roman, Clements, and Seahawks OC fit that bill. We have one already on staff.. To me it’s a no brainer
January 7th, 2016 at 8:14 am
Lombardi was one I listed for OC before we hired Koetter.. It was Kromer I listed for HC
January 7th, 2016 at 8:33 am
Please make it Tom Coughlin or Chucky
January 7th, 2016 at 8:48 am
Ok folks got what they wanted.
Now comes the hard part, finding someone better than Lovie,
Yeah I know Dirk is Vince Lombardi, but why hasn’t he ever gotten a head coach gig after being in the league as a coordinator for years?
Don’t see anybody falling all over themselves to hire him now,
go through the process. Don’t pull a Raheem Morris!
January 7th, 2016 at 8:48 am
Saban
January 7th, 2016 at 8:59 am
Chucky! Chucky! Chucky! Chucky! Chucky! Chucky! Would be AWESOME!
January 7th, 2016 at 9:17 am
Dark Horse 2: Electric Boogaloo -Hue Jackson
January 7th, 2016 at 9:18 am
If it is not Koetter, I have to think it’s going to be someone who will definitely keep Koetter. Which makes someone like Mike Smith very possible. If not then Licht connected guys from the Arizona/New England tree could be in play.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:19 am
Haley is an intriguing candidate.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:20 am
This article is a fruitless endeavor Joe. It’s Koetter. Clear as day. Not even worth discussing these other names.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:23 am
I believe this is 100% about Dirk Koetter…..they had to move & move quickly or they likely would have lost him….and that would have been a total disaster…
Koetter took care of his side of the team and Lovie didn’t.
It’s as simple as that!!!
January 7th, 2016 at 9:25 am
I agree with Brad – Where is Saban on the list?
For that matter Jimbo & Thee old ball coach is out there…
(My first choice would be Koetter, then Saban)
January 7th, 2016 at 9:25 am
It’s Gruden, I think the fact that his brother is having some success has influence on Jon’s desire to return to coaching. Kim has always been a Tampa guy and I’m glad he’s coming back.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:26 am
@Tampabaybucfan
I agree. I think they will add a DC (mike smith) who i still say looks like Grand Pa Munster!!! As they have worked together in Atlanta and Jacksonville!!
January 7th, 2016 at 9:26 am
Nonsense. Gruden absolutely loves the game. He absolutely loves the job he currently has and he’s fantastic at it. Why would he leave the chair at MNF doing what he does so he could come back to Tampa to deal with people like yourself and others in the media second guessing every decision he made for every loss? He says it all the time, “I haven’t lost a game in seven years, man.”
January 7th, 2016 at 9:30 am
I really wonder how much input Lovie had on the offense? I must be the only guy on here that wasnt overly impressed with Koetter’s offense, but I don’t know how hamstrung he was by ultra conservative Lovie.
The Todd Haley idea has me slightly intrigued.
More than anything I want to see someone brought in and install a hybrid defense. We need to adapt that side of the ball to more of what college programs are running now. Much easier to draft and load up on depth.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:32 am
def coordinator has to be a cover 2 disciple, cause our players are all cover 2 fits …and starting over with a new type of defense means a roster purge again…would like to see some continuity and just add to current roster, not delete…
January 7th, 2016 at 9:32 am
If its not Koetter, my dark horse is Saban. I personally think Koetter simply wants a raise and is showing ownership he’s got opportunities elsewhere. From Koetter’s comments it seems like he enjoys running the offense but doesn’t have much desire to actually run the whole show.
The Glaziers have a knack for doing the unpredictable and making a big splash. Saban has the Belichick pedigree and the connection similar to Licht.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:34 am
I don’t think we have to be cover 2. The players that Lovie brought in that only played cover 2 (primarily Bears) mostly sucked. Lavonte, GMC, Moore, Kwon, and many more have all played in other systems in either or both the NFL or college. We will be fine.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:35 am
The timing of this….the retention of Licht….and the prevailing situation points to the hiring of Koetter…….the Glazers would likely have absolutely no indication from another potential coach other than Koetter. Most would have assumed Lovie was being retained.
I can see Licht going to the Glazers and letting them know we were about to lose Koetter…..the Glazers (talked amongst themselves)…..and made the dreaded call….
Look at it this way……Going forward with Lovie had to be troubling for them even with Koetter….think of their angst about going forward without him.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:36 am
No retreads please. Give Dirk a shot and while they are at it, burn those clown suit uniforms.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:38 am
We’d be in trouble if paying Ex Coaches counted against the salary cap…
January 7th, 2016 at 9:39 am
Dude, nothing is disappearing. Just stop annoying Joe. –Joe
January 7th, 2016 at 9:41 am
Realist… I waited for as long as I could last night for you to come on here. You never showed up. I went to bed disappointed. Then again my wife does that to me all the time. lol
It’s Dirk.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:41 am
It’s as simple as A – B – C
Anybody
But
Chucky
January 7th, 2016 at 9:42 am
List doesn’t knock my socks off.
I sure hope the Glazer’s had some sort of plan this time.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:44 am
There would be very few objections to promoting Koetter….
Especially from his # 1 supporter and the Buc’s future……JW
Any other coach…..(all of them) would be a crapshoot on that front.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:44 am
Hire Gene Chiznik as DC!!!!!!
January 7th, 2016 at 9:45 am
The Rooney Rule requires National Football League teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching and senior football operation jobs. It is sometimes cited as an example of affirmative action, though there is no quota or preference given to minorities in the hiring of candidates. It was established in 2003.
Without getting politi
January 7th, 2016 at 9:46 am
Without getting political here….I think this rule has passed it’s time….
January 7th, 2016 at 9:47 am
Is this the same Jim Walker that posted on a YouTube video of Mike Jenkins 2 years ago welcoming Mike Jenkins to Tampa and then saying now he finally has a real coach?
I think it is.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:48 am
I said this when Lovie was hired, you better score points and win some damn football, especially meaningful ones. I’m not going to be excited about any HC hire until I see them field a competetive football team that scores points and wins. I was tired of typing “incompetent” and hope I won’t have to start doing that again in a year.
Go Bucs
January 7th, 2016 at 9:48 am
Check that 1 year ago Jim.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:48 am
There’s the coaching search and then there are things way more important like getting rid of these ridiculous uniforms. We used to have the best uniforms in the NFL and for some inexplicable reason the Glazers decided on uniforms that look like low budget High School threads. Whoever designed these things is laughing their arse over the whopping 2 hours they put into it.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:49 am
Jim Walker 1 year ago on YouTube :
“Welcome home to Tampa Mike. You’ll succeed with a real coach.”
January 7th, 2016 at 9:49 am
And now more moderation.
Joe, what’s going on man?
January 7th, 2016 at 9:50 am
cmurda…I say go back to the old uniforms. Or perhaps the creams until they actually become good again.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:51 am
LWD…yup the sites been like this for going on 3 days now.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:52 am
@Tampabaybucfan
agreed about the rooney rule. But maybe its time for the “Pablo rule”!!! I feel the mexican coaching candidates are being under represented!!!!
January 7th, 2016 at 9:54 am
The only reason folks are slobbering over Koetter is that the offense looked competent for one year, and were not used to that.
But coordinating and head coaching are two different things.
Did he do a great job with Evans?
Maybe he will do great, but rushing to hire him because one team requested to interview him is silly.
I’m thinking a lot of coordinators can coach up Jameis Winston.
January 7th, 2016 at 9:55 am
No Eric….I’m saying Dirk because it’s going to actually Dirk.
The man HAS been interviewed in the past for HC spots. That’s my first clue.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:00 am
Koetter fulfils the continuity argument. We were going to be totally redoing to entire defense anyway so whether Lovie was doing that or someone else, there wasn’t going to be any continuity anyway. Like most I do wonder if Lovie was asked to make significant changes to the defensive staff (like firing his boy) and he balked. Or if he was told to give up personnel and said no.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:00 am
@TBBF
I have a black niece and so I get really peoed with racists or anybody who calls me a racist. I understand that being falsely charged as a racist is a bad as the racism itself.
I think affirmative action totally changed the face of broadcasting. We now have plenty of black faces, brown, Asian as well.
And so I agree with you. The Rooney rule has passed it’s time.
Sadly I saw a tweet last night from the moron Stephen Smith that the reason Lovie got fired was because he was black!
Sometimes it does get absurd and this is from somebody who believes racism is alive and well and understands black frustration and seeing other black people shot in the back by police. But just because racism is still prevalent it doesn’t mean that it effects EVERY phase of our life.
The Rooney rule was good in it’s time but I agree TBBF it’s just unnecessary now. Futhermore it’s become a joke.
Let’s assume what most are hoping here today is what transpired. Licht gained the Glazers confidence with his player moves…Koetter gained it with his handling of their most valuable investment…if Koetter and Licht have a good relationship and Licht gets to be the actual GM instead of a lapdog for Koetter that’s a great thing!!! And so it’s so obvious as to make the rest of these candidates look lame to me in comparison.
Say the Glazers love Koetter as much as media, fans and most importantly #3.
Then it was a done deal, perhaps last week for all we know, whatever it’s a done deal and any interviews under the Rooney rule will be a joke anyway.
Having said that to be fair there would be plenty of people on the other side of that position who would point out…but yeah at least the black candidate got to go through the experience of the hiring interviews..the media attention..and he’s better set up when he finally does get a chance.
Who knows…I just hope it’s Koetter…and not because I’m afraid of stunting #3’s development with a new OC and system. #3 is incredibly smart and motivated he’ll figure out any system and work hard enough to master it.
It’s the REST of the team that worries me…our horrible culture…boneheaded penalites and plays…Koetter is very familiar with this.
Who is going to develop Mike Evans and ASJ are far more of a concern for me.
I think these two guys have tons of talent but obviously questionable heads and hands. Koetters knows that entire story. He perhaps it the ONLY person available who knows whether these two are worth saving or hopeless and what needs to be done to save them.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:00 am
Tom coughlin
I initially was going to say no to this, due to the fact that I thought he was a defensive minded head coach, all these years. Some quick research, though, shows that he is offensive minded, and if that’s the case, then I’m all for it.
Not really worried about age.
Chip Kelly
No.
Let’s be real. Chip will be coaching the Titan’s next year, whether it’s as HC or OC.
Sean Payton
Would the Saint’s be willing to trade him? Probably.
Would the Saint’s be willing to trade him to a division rival? Doubtful.
Dirk Koetter
Most logical option. Please, just PLEASE give him 3 years.
Mike Smith
No, only becaues he’s defensive. No more defensive minded head coaches.
Todd Haley
I’m ok with this as well. The only issue I would see, though, is that to my recolection, teams that he’s coached, the defense has been a 3-4. We’ll already be set back with having to learn a WHOLE new offense, I’d rather not set the defense even further back by having to try to get ALL new players for a completely different scheme.
I’m not saying we need to stick with the Tampa-2 (even though that wasn’t the problem), but whatever scheme we do use should be a 4-3 base scheme.
Chucky
I really shouldn’t even entertain this…. But let’s start with the long list of young QBs that Chucky has developed.
1.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:00 am
TBBF…I told you this could happen.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:01 am
The Buc Realist Says:
January 7th, 2016 at 8:08 am
“@buccoDav
No, It was the D-line dancing around, Having a great time after they just got there 7th blow out of the season to end the season. And the Owners are wondering why is the QB having to say this is a problem. None of the Defensive coaches walked over and said “cut it out”!!!!”
You’re too late to the party Realist I said that last night…twice.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:02 am
@Joe,
What do you mean nothing disappeared? There should be 76 responses. There’s not 76. My comment starts it now, and it was in the 50’s.
Look for yourself.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:02 am
As fans this time around can we not crown the HC before he even plays a single game like most of you did with Do-no-wrong Lovie Smith?
Maybe we can all be hopeful but skeptical with high expectations?
I will be a fan of no head coach until he fields a competetive football team week in and week out that scores points, plays tough and wins some damn football games.
That should always be the test.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:02 am
SPBF…and Mike Tomlin saying he thinks being called a players coach is racist…LOTS of nonsense out there in America.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:04 am
I think the Glazers didn’t trust Lovie with their money any longer after all of the free agent failures. The free agents were mostly defense and players Lovie wanted, the draft was handled by Justin it was very successful. Then during their meeting Lovie talked about bringing in more free agents to fix the defense, the Glazers had no faith in him to make the right choices so they fired him. They decided to give Justin a chance to take total control and built us a winner.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:05 am
Speaking for Pablo
“Pablo’s numero uno candidate for head coach is Ron Rivera…..Pablo thinks the Glazers should try to interview him during his week off. Pablo has little opinion on “Coach Lovie” firing….since Pablo doesn’t want to get controversial with his JBF amigos…..Pablo is perhaps the nicest man there is…..even nicer than “Coach Lovie”
January 7th, 2016 at 10:10 am
My top selection would obviously be Koetter. Keep the continuity with Jameis and the offense.
I wouldn’t mind interviewing Chudz as well. His one opportunity in Cleveland, his offense did pretty well, i think.
To satisfy the antiquated Rooney Rule, I think the best move would be to have some sort of handshake agreement with a minority candidate that might be defensive minded. Let them know that although we will like to hire Koetter as the HC, we would want to make him the DC/Asst HC.
The Rooney Rule is so stupid.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:11 am
@76
You mean Jason, right?
January 7th, 2016 at 10:12 am
Joe…LWD is very much so right. It’s been happening for days. Happened last night repeatedly in the middle of Lovie being fired threads. It was quite frustrating my boy, quite frustrating.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:13 am
Joe- I didn’t realize that asking why comments are disappearing (which many other loyal commentors have also mentioned) would be annoying to you.
I guess I would be annoyed too if I didn’t realize it was happening and a commentor I don’t like is calling it out.
Don’t blame the messenger.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:13 am
P.S. I think it happens when you click out of the thread and come back in.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:14 am
I mean Jason not Justin
January 7th, 2016 at 10:14 am
Nope…I was wrong.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:18 am
I think the Glazers are more enamored with Jameis than with ANYONE they’ve ever had on their roster since 1996. Period.
With that said, I think in light of what they saw on the field from their rookie QB, upsetting that apple cart is the last thing they want to do.
If they don’t hire DK as HC, this whole situation is a gigantic mushroom cloud that will have a chain reaction that runs from the GM all the way down to the huddle.
The question isn’t whether they will hire Dirk or not…. the question is can they afford NOT to.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:25 am
No love for Hue Jackson from the Bengals Joseph!?
January 7th, 2016 at 10:31 am
Koetter certainly makes the most sense….but I could see Chucky come back for a couple of years……with Koetter as his Asst HC and OC….to help him establish himself as the heir apparent.
The others just don’t make sense. Coughing is a fine coach, but his age is against him. Chip Kelly? Don’t think so! Mike Smith…..good coach, but I don’t know that Koetter wants to go back to being second banana to him again. The others are just interview fodder.
Bucs new Head Coach….70% Dirk Koetter…..20% Chucky……5% Mike Smith….3% Coughlin…..2% everyone else!
January 7th, 2016 at 10:33 am
Lovie, you were great, for laughs and prolonging a gut feeling of despair among Buc faithful fans. It feels like a heavy weight has been lifted. Not a fan of Coughlin, his perplexed look on the sidelines leads me to believe he is over the hill as a NFL coach. Go younger for a replacement. And now a moment of silence for Lovie.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:33 am
Most likely, the influx of traffic is causing some delays in the comments showing up… but i obviously can’t confirm this without having the logs to look at.
@OneLove
I can’t believe I forgot about Hue. He would definitely be another option. His offense when he was the HC of the Raiders was good. I think that’s the last time they made the playoffs.
He’s done an amazing job up there in Cincy, too.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:35 am
If it’s Hue…then get rid of Koetter? I don’t understand this thinking?
January 7th, 2016 at 10:37 am
@celly
I notice it when the Joes are putting up and removing articles!! I don’t think they are using a roll-back feature on the web site, but it is having the same kind of effect for the previous comments being removed!!!
January 7th, 2016 at 10:40 am
Celly- that’s not the issue. As soon as it hits 50 comments it only displays comments 51 and up. When it hits 100 it only displays comments 101 and up, etc…
January 7th, 2016 at 10:49 am
I think Dirk is most possible replacement for jameis continuity reasons. However, the Bucs would consider an experienced HC with both experience developing young qbs and deep playoff/super bowl experience. I doubt the Glazers have forgotten the circumstances surrounding Raheem Morris’ situation. Morris was promoted to DC when Kiffin announced he was leaving. After firing Gruden, Morris crushes interview with Denver. Afraid of losing such a great potential hire his as HC. Coughlin and Payton are only real choices and the former comes free, no compensation.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:55 am
@87
Like i stated before, Koetter is my first choice, but if we go away from Koetter, I’d have no problem going with Hue.
@TBR
That’s one reason why as a developer, i’m not a huge fan of WordPress.
@DB
When i first clicked in, there were “56” comments, but there were far less than 56 in the thread.
January 7th, 2016 at 11:03 am
My money’s on Koetter. Why not fire Lovie on Black Monday with the other head coaches after an embarassing quit show of a blowout loss at Carolina? I think they were afraid of losing Koetter to another team and would rather axe Lovie and keep Koetter than lose Koetter and have Lovie and Licht start over on offense. I could be wrong, but keeping Dirk to build consistency with Jameis and the rest of the offense makes far too much sense to me. The defense is already horrid, this team won 6 games because of Dirk and Jameis.
Have to agree on Chucky though, if he is ever going to get back into coaching it would be right now with all the young talent in Tampa, unless he still holds a grudge on the Glazers for firing him. Not sure how I would feel about a Chucky return, but it would be very interesting.
Still, Koetter for HC makes the most sense, maybe Mike Smith at DC.
Who knows?
January 7th, 2016 at 11:03 am
Has anyone spotted Bonzai? I’m a little worried that with both feet firmly lodged in his mouth and NosBos plugging the other end just waitin on it that perhaps he isn’t getting any oxygen to his brain!!
January 7th, 2016 at 11:05 am
Looks like Koetter but watch out for Josh McDaniels who is buddies with Licht and got a Tim Tebow team to the playoffs, Ilike Koetter and bringing in Mike Smith or Spagnola or Sean McDermot as DC would be goos, heard what Steve White said on 620, and some of these “analysts” are clueless
January 7th, 2016 at 11:05 am
Hey look, 102 comments and only the last 2 visible. If you don’t see it as posts disappearing what do you call it?
January 7th, 2016 at 11:05 am
DallasBuc Says:
January 7th, 2016 at 11:03 am
Has anyone spotted Bonzai? I’m a little worried that with both feet firmly lodged in his mouth and NosBos plugging the other end just waitin on it that perhaps he isn’t getting any oxygen to his brain!!
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He did guarantee we would not lose out from 6-6….
And he did guarantee Lovie would be back…
And he did blame Licht for everything bad the past few years….
He must be apoplectic.
January 7th, 2016 at 11:06 am
If this new commenting format is on purpose, I don’t care for it. Just my opinion.
January 7th, 2016 at 11:06 am
Lmao, all 100 comments before mine just disappeared on this thread. Guess it’s been a while since Joe had this much traffic.
January 7th, 2016 at 11:06 am
Was Bonzai the one who guaranteed that Lovie would be HC for next year
very cool that only ones not fired Joe Cullen, Hardy and Koetter
January 7th, 2016 at 11:07 am
Yep, only 50 comments at a time!!!!!
January 7th, 2016 at 11:08 am
too much traffic on the site maybe they have to eliminate stuff?
January 7th, 2016 at 11:08 am
LWD- it isn’t actually happening, or so I’m told.
January 7th, 2016 at 11:09 am
I like Bonzai, But he has been on the verge of a breakdown this past year!!! hope he is doing alright!!! ( and does not change his name!!)
January 7th, 2016 at 11:10 am
Joes will get it right, they are fans too and questioned lovies moves
st pete: stephen A should have been fired years ago he is the biggest racist and sexist commentator on tv… cannot believe he has a job
January 7th, 2016 at 11:21 am
Uhh, isn’t Smith a 3-4 guy? If so, you don’t have the personnel for it, and it takes a different front 7 alignment – and man-cover corners. Our corners aren’t much, but they’re ZONE corners. The ones we have are only used to having to cover half or a third of the field with a lot of help over top…
A switch to a 3-4 would take as significant a commitment to the defense – with our 2016 NFL Draft as we made to the offense last year – but it would also require jettisoning guys that wouldn’t fit at Linebacker, including STAR will-backer Lavonte David, maybe even star rookie, Kwon Alexander.
Sorry, Smith is NOT a candidate.
Maybe Jim Schwartz – built a GREAT defense in Buffalo, and I think Mario Williams never looked better than with Schwartz. …butI don’t think you keep Koetter if you bring Schwartz in as the HC – and you may not get Schwartz if you talk to him about the HC.
I don’t see a Coughlin connection here, not at all – for even more of the same reasons as NOT keeping Lovie – but he doesn’t have the personnel to play HIS front 4 and he doesn’t have the time to rebuild the line.
(did someone actually list “Saban”…did you NOT see his epic flameout in Miami, and the fact that he left mid-season – great college coach – bad NFL coach. He’s also most comfortable running a 3-4 defense. Not gunna happen).
Why would ANYONE think Chip Kelly is a candidate – if he’s a candidate ANYWHERE – it’s Tennessee.
Greg Roman – yeah, if your QB was Mariota, absolutely. Roman isn’t going to be a plug-n-play OC – and definitely not one that is NOT trying to implement a Pro-Spread. If you want to keep Koetter as your HC you really don’t need Greg Roman anywhere around this offense. If you want to keep Koetter, you need someone familiar with his offense and his play calling, and that might be something the current Bucs QB coach and former college (Tennessee) OC, Mark Bajakian could handle…then you could just focus on finding a 4-3 DC.
January 7th, 2016 at 11:33 am
“DallasBuc Says:
January 7th, 2016 at 11:08 am
LWD- it isn’t actually happening, or so I’m told.”
These are not the comments you’re looking for
Obi Wan’d
January 7th, 2016 at 11:43 am
Not just Bonzai but where is “theKevin” lol, all that trash she was talking during the game sunday, smh. She was paying more attention to trolling the comments than she was watching the game.
January 7th, 2016 at 12:32 pm
I think it will be Koetter, but I would kind of like having Chucky back.
However, that would mean Koetter would be fired, because Chucky runs his own offense.
January 7th, 2016 at 12:34 pm
The Buc Realist Says
I like Bonzai, But he has been on the verge of a breakdown this past year!!! hope he is doing alright!!! ( and does not change his name!!)
I didn’t even know about it until about 30 minutes ago. On my way to the Skyway now.
“I like Bonzai”
Now that’s an even bigger shock!
January 7th, 2016 at 12:36 pm
I would be more interested in who will take over at DC since I believe Koetter will be the HC.
Schwartz is out there but I think he will be more interested in a HC position.
January 7th, 2016 at 12:40 pm
Is this really what NosBos meant by “just wait on it”???
January 7th, 2016 at 12:42 pm
JOE, could you Italic the updated parts or something?
January 7th, 2016 at 12:43 pm
I do not want Schwartz.
January 7th, 2016 at 12:43 pm
Koetter as HC.
Mike Smith as DC.
January 7th, 2016 at 12:44 pm
Todd Haley?? EWWW..
I say we HAVE to keep Dirk and bring someone like Jim Schwartz in as the DC!
January 7th, 2016 at 12:45 pm
I think Koetter makes the most sense, given the odd timing and the fact this franchise has so much invested in Jameis, and keeping him with one offense, one that worked this year, is vital.
I could also see Coughlin, who worked with an enimatic qb, whose inaccuracy would drive fans crazy one moment, and have them cheering with his uncanny playmaking ability the next. Sound familar?
January 7th, 2016 at 12:46 pm
Jim Schwartz is worse than Frazier.
January 7th, 2016 at 12:48 pm
@Bonzai
Bro I don’t know about that. He had that Buffalo defense playing better than they are with Rex Ryan before they cleaned out house! (Granted he did have some talent to work with)…
January 7th, 2016 at 12:50 pm
BuccaneerBonzai Says:
January 7th, 2016 at 12:46 pm
Jim Schwartz is worse than Frazier.
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I mean…..come on really? More of a dick sure, but worse? No.
January 7th, 2016 at 12:50 pm
I like Koetter, but I dont want to hire Smith and become the Florida Falcons.
As far as a move to 3-4, Lavonte, Kwon and even Lansanah would all fit imo. I think Jac Smith would excell as a olb on third down
January 7th, 2016 at 12:50 pm
Tom Coughlin – Would not accept any offer from the Bucs.
Chip Kelly – Would trade Winston, so no.
Sean Payton – Resigned with Saints.
Dirk Koetter – MOST LIKELY CHOICE & The only reason I would agree with firing Lovie.
Mike Smith – There is a good chance he will take DC if he doesn’t get a HC job. His past with Dirk makes a connection too.
Todd Haley – Maybe, but I doubt it.
Chucky – This will not happen. If Chucky were hired, he would fire Koetter, because he prefers to run his own offense. He’d also like full control. Won’t happen.
January 7th, 2016 at 12:53 pm
Bonzai and OneLovie pretty much lost ALL credibility to even speak on the matter of head coach for this team.
OneLove Says:
October 16th, 2015 at 10:56 am
I think we have to be really asking ourselves “What the HELL did Verner do to lose his job to Tim Jennings!?” Jennings was cut from the Bears for a reason so how do you lose your job to some scrub like that!?
I’m not going to sit here like AN IDIOT and try to call Lovie names, say he’s stuck in the 80’s, say that he has a small WANG, because I KNOW FOR A FACT that this man knows more about football than I or anyone else that posts on this site and I know for a FACT that he has a bigger WANG!
“It’s as simple as that” – Lovie Smith aka “Mr. Competent” aka “I’m a Head Football coach in the NFL and your just a b!tch posting in a forum”
January 7th, 2016 at 12:57 pm
@Buc1987
You forget I was the first one to suggest Dirk Koetter as OC last year. Before he was even let go by his former team.
But frankly, I don’t care about credibility. Why should I? It doesn’t matter what anyone here thinks about me. So I’m not even going to defend myself.
I said last week that the only reason I would agree with firing Lovie is if it was to keep Koetter. You people forget that.
MOVING ON…
So, if Koetter is promoted (likely), that means we need a DC and a OC.
January 7th, 2016 at 12:58 pm
@Buc1987
And that quote from OneLove was actually pretty accurate. Or are you going to claim you know more about football than Lovie Smith?
January 7th, 2016 at 12:59 pm
Bonzai….oh the HORROR they kept Jason Licht too. We all know Bonzai thinks all the GOOD moves that happened were Lovie’s fault and Jason made all the bad ones. We were told this for TWO years!
January 7th, 2016 at 12:59 pm
Perhaps Bonzai wants his archives treatment next…
January 7th, 2016 at 1:01 pm
Let me get this out of the way…
I WAS WRONG about winning 4 of the last 5 games. The defense quit. The offense didn’t.
I WAS NOT WRONG in saying Lovie Smith would not get fired…because I never said it. I said he should not be fired and I like him.
So…I eat crow for the first. Not for the second.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:01 pm
Bonzai I can find a helluva lot more than that on OneLovie and his stupidity. I did so already on an earlier thread, but Joes site is screwed up right now. So once we get to 50 everyone’s post gets dropped.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:03 pm
That’s a crock. My posts never get dropped. At worse, they sometimes have to be approved because I included some punctuation the filter has an issue with, or because I mention a name that Joe prefers to review comments on (I assume) before approving.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:03 pm
Yes and you also suggested Lovie was going to bring in Gus Bradley as DC even though it was already known for weeks Bradley was coming back to the Jags.
That’s how out of the loop you’ve been lately.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:05 pm
@Buc1987
You can pull up all the quotes on me you want. I understand that is what immature people do. Ironically, I could lower myself and go back to the Freeman days to get some quotes on you too. But I won’t. Because I have class.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:05 pm
Bonzai …it’s not a crock. The site has been doing to everyone for the last 2 days.
I’m not saying your posts get dropped I’m saying everyone’s gets dropped.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:06 pm
@Buc1987
Stop making things up. I never once mentioned the name Gus Bradley.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:06 pm
@ bucco brice
A hybrid can run both 4-3 and 3-4 principles. Do you honestly think the defense can get much worse than it has been the last several years? Open your mind a little, the T2 is dead.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:07 pm
“Buc1987 Says:
January 7th, 2016 at 12:59 pm
Perhaps Bonzai wants his archives treatment next…”
FYI… Don’t turn the “archive treament”(wink) down.. 87 does some AMAZING things with his hands…. GOOD LAWD!
January 7th, 2016 at 1:08 pm
Look at the top of the page. How many comments do you see?
“141 Responses to “Possible Lovie Replacements”
Most of them have been dropped buddy. I’m not making this up or perhaps it’s not happening to you, but the rest of us it’s BEEN happening.
I’m not making this up.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:08 pm
Florio is suggesting the Bucs job is now the #1 job available and that many big names will want it. So everyone thinking “We’re the Browns!” forgets we actually have a top QB prospect and not a degenerate alcoholic QB prospect. If it’s Koetter fine, but the Bucs will be able to choose from a good group I would think.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:09 pm
BuccaneerBonzai Says:
January 7th, 2016 at 1:06 pm
@Buc1987
Stop making things up. I never once mentioned the name Gus Bradley.
Want me to find it?
January 7th, 2016 at 1:13 pm
Stanford coach David Shaw is the name I want to hear when they announce the new HC. Shaw is 54-14 in five seasons at Stanford, with two 12-win seasons, two 11-win seasons, three Pac-12 Conference championships and two Rose Bowl victories. Moreover, he runs a pro-style offense, and has demonstrated the leadership, organization and intangibles we need in a head coach. Most people feel Shaw is unlikely to go anywhere and will probably remain at Stanford? You never know.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:14 pm
My first choice is Gruden. I’m a homer. Second choice is Koetter.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:18 pm
Bonzai…I apologize then. It was a dude that said it right after you made a comment, but I ain’t apologizing for the nonsense you’ve been spewing, gushing, or being overly affectionate for Lovie over the past month.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:22 pm
This list is silly… Koetter is the only name (other then Payton) who is worth mentioning…
Gruden? Come on man can we please move on? Why would you evennput that name on any list that is to be taken seriously… Stop!
January 7th, 2016 at 1:24 pm
Nick Saban
January 7th, 2016 at 1:26 pm
I do wonder about Saban. If they win it Monday, thats 4 NCs, and he could realistically have 6 in 8 years. At some point he’s gonna want the challenge of the NFL again. He wants to go somewhere with a franchise type QB. He recruited Winston heavily. I still tend to think it won’t happen but I wouldn’t be totally shocked if it does.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:29 pm
Hue Jackson bandwagon.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:29 pm
Bucrightoff- I think Saban is an interesting possibility and would likely be fine with keeping Koetter as OC.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:33 pm
Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David tweeted out the following immediately after the announcement: “WTF YO!!!! … This is stupid, we can’t even have a consistent coach, 3 coaches in 5 yrs … Outside looking in, y’all wouldn’t understand how great of a coach/person he is … I guess yall got what you been asking for smh.” David later deleted the tweets.
– NFL Website
January 7th, 2016 at 1:33 pm
See Bonzai…all posts get dropped after 50 and we start all over again…
January 7th, 2016 at 1:33 pm
I think a 3-4 could be fun and a nice change. I dont think the transition would be so hard. Lvd, Kwon and Jac could all be olb, Jac could be a third down pass rush specialist. Gmc may be able to move to de. Spence is pretty strong and could likely handle the 0 tech nose tackle role. That leaves us needing another de, would have to be 270+, mike, maybe two cause Kwon could stay at Mike, but would really have to bulk up to handle going up against guards more often. And we would still need a whole new secondary.
Staying in a 4-3 is preferable, buta 3-4 isnt a out there as many think.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:33 pm
This team has an awful track record of hiring competent head coaches. I have no faith if they go after a long ookie like Koetter. I pray I’m wrong if that happens but for now am hoping they get somebody with experience. We have a nice young core here and that should help in their search as this club does not have to be rebuilt.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:35 pm
BuccaneerBonzai …we all read that last night. Perhaps LVD and the D should have played a little bit harder then.
He’s also pretty much the ONLY player saying such stuff, outside of Bowers. Bowers?
January 7th, 2016 at 1:35 pm
No thanks for Saban. He already failed at this level and even quit on his own team.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:35 pm
if chip is hired I will cancel my sunday ticket and I will walk away from all buc related things and nfl
January 7th, 2016 at 1:38 pm
Then there’s Stephen A Smith on ESPN saying it was a “racist’ move.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:38 pm
I demand chip kellys name be stricken from this list above. I shudder at the thought. Am I wrong or didn’t he just shed a team in philly and leave them with a void in talent?
January 7th, 2016 at 1:38 pm
Buc1987 Says:
“BuccaneerBonzai …we all read that last night.”
I didn’t. I’m late to the party.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:40 pm
100% against Chip Kelly. We finally have a franchise QB, first time in history (Doug Williams wasn’t nearly as good). Chip Kelly wants a mobile QB. He’d probably trade even up for Mariota.
It may surprise people that I would not want Mariota, considering I wanted to draft him…but Winston has done a lot to earn my respect.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:41 pm
Tampa has to be seen as the best job in the league that’s open. We should get the best hire. If not the Glazers should be staked
January 7th, 2016 at 1:41 pm
Steven A is a moron.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:43 pm
OK let’s stop talking about chip Kelly now. I just committed in my mouth a little bit
January 7th, 2016 at 1:45 pm
I know Bonzai, but it’s grasping at straws at this point man. He’s right though.
Just hope they can finally get it right this time. The Bucs are not the only team in the league to keep making bad coaching hires. I think it just depends on luck realy at this point. Will the Pat’s suck after Bill retires? Possibly so if they hire the wrong coach and Brady retires. Same goes for the Seahawks, Steelers or any team for that matter. I’m at the point where it could just be all luck of the draw.
After Dungy’s first presser I thought to myself we hired another idiot again. Now he’s one of my heroes.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:46 pm
Buccaneers Says
“Tampa has to be seen as the best job in the league that’s open. We should get the best hire. If not the Glazers should be staked.”
I would think Giants or 49ers would be among the best.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:48 pm
Buccaneers- what are you committing in your mouth? It’s not that kind of site man
January 7th, 2016 at 1:49 pm
Steve a Smith has always been about creating drama with senseless comment. Then making it sound smart by using words like “noncondencete”. He words should never be taken to heart
January 7th, 2016 at 1:50 pm
Must of been a typo I meant to say vommiting
January 7th, 2016 at 1:51 pm
I mean did the Pats always have Bill? Or did their previous coaches suck too?
The Seahawks had pretty sh!tty coaches before Pete. Pitt had Cowher so there’s that, but what about before Cowher?
I’m at the point where they should just put a bunch of names on a Wheel of Fortune wheel and just spin it.
January 7th, 2016 at 1:52 pm
New York is a good job too but the miners are a mess
January 7th, 2016 at 1:55 pm
If we’re gonna talk Cower throw Holmgren into the mix as well
January 7th, 2016 at 1:57 pm
Dungy too. Though it would be difficult to imagine him returning to the owners that canned him. That was an ugly firing too
January 7th, 2016 at 1:58 pm
Press conference starting on buc website
January 7th, 2016 at 2:03 pm
WE WANT CHUCKY!!!
January 7th, 2016 at 2:09 pm
BayNews 9 too
January 7th, 2016 at 2:10 pm
Now they are saying go to channel 47
January 7th, 2016 at 2:18 pm
Okay, I’m putting on WDAE and getting back to work. Later, people.
January 7th, 2016 at 2:26 pm
Wow they fired lovie on the phone. Quite spineless, doesn’t give me much pride, as a buc fan.
January 7th, 2016 at 2:28 pm
Buccaneers Says:
January 7th, 2016 at 2:26 pm
Wow they fired lovie on the phone. Quite spineless, doesn’t give me much pride, as a buc fan.
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This is not true. They didn’t call him up and say “You’re fired man”, they called to ask him to come in for a meeting Thursday. And unlike slant passes, Lovie quickly figured out what was up and that was that.
January 7th, 2016 at 2:29 pm
As likeable as the man is he simply earned it with poor talent evaluation, decision making and coaching. The product and player performance by and large was subpar.
Hey Lovie, if you find some competence stuck between the seat cushions of your basement couch I’m sure you will be asked to coach again!
January 7th, 2016 at 2:30 pm
How about the Steelers offensive cordinator
January 7th, 2016 at 2:35 pm
Thanks bucrightoff….I misread a article
January 7th, 2016 at 2:38 pm
That’s a low blow Dallas.
Good luck to Coach Smith. Without knowing him personally I think it’s fair to say he’s a good dude through and through
January 7th, 2016 at 2:47 pm
Not to sayhestheanswer but josh mcdaniels is missing from the list above. Also wonder why shannahan is not mentiomed
January 7th, 2016 at 3:03 pm
@Joe
Why will only 50 comments show then deletes??? Is it from all the commentors who have changed their screen name’s???
January 7th, 2016 at 3:06 pm
Butch Jones to Tampa,Gruden to University of Tennessee!!!
January 7th, 2016 at 5:10 pm
I believe Dirk will be a head coach in the NFL in 2016. I also think (like most everyone else) The most logical place for him to do that is here in Tampa. It’s the DC position that’s the most undecided right now…and clearly as important! VERY curious to see who they hire for that.
However…after watching that video and seeing how much Gruden clearly LOVED Winston’s rare combination of Intelligence, Leadership, Talent and Enthusiasm, the Glazers being able to talk Gruden into coming back doesn’t seem so crazy. Bringing back the winningest coach in Buc’s history to go after our (and his) second Lombardi trophy would the biggest headline in the NFL!
I’m not saying it’s going to happen or even that it’s the best option…But I’d certainly be looking forward to watching next year if it did!
January 7th, 2016 at 5:37 pm
PLEASE DO NOT (RE)HIRE GRUDEN NOR COUGHLIN!! They both stink. Upchucky already failed the first time he was here after he won the SB with Dungy’s team. Dirk Koetter is an offensive mind, not defense. So is Upchucky. Coughlin is just too old. Let Koetter have the team. Mike Smith? Possible. Sean Payton–no way!! We need someone who can complement Koetter on defense-PERIOD! Sure is a shame the fans have never owned this team including the dimwits on this board.
January 7th, 2016 at 5:58 pm
Good post orl. I disagree about Coughlin but Payton don’t make sense to me either. His philosophy for offense is a big contrast to what we were doing last year. I can’t envision he and Koeter meshing well. If he comes in I think Koeter would be gone and we could use so e continuity for this team once and for all
January 7th, 2016 at 7:47 pm
You see how deceptive the Bucs stats were? That’s Todd Haley in a nutshell.
And he hasn’t stopped his loon act either.
January 7th, 2016 at 8:07 pm
Josh McDaniel. Jason Licht is a Pats disciple. 2nd time around for Billicheat was a success, may be the same for Josh
January 7th, 2016 at 8:40 pm
Does Shiano still own a home here in Tampa?….I jest!
January 7th, 2016 at 10:08 pm
I’ll take Gruden with a ton of salary cap room, an offense with talent, and a chance to actually have 1st and second round draft pics in his first two years. Also none of our best players are at the end of or past their prime like the last time he was hear. I’d also like how much it would piss off the big douche Dumig.
January 7th, 2016 at 10:10 pm
I’ll take Gruden with a ton of salary cap room, an offense with talent, and a chance to actually have 1st and second round draft pics in his first two years. Also none of our best players are at the end of or past their prime like the last time he was here. I’d also like how much it would piss off the big douche Dumig.
January 8th, 2016 at 12:28 am
I’m for Gruden… if he’ll come back. So different today than when he was running the show…… then CAP hell and Manchester United suched up all the Glazers money and time Gruden had to fight for player with limited resources! Today plenty of cash and Manchester is standing on its own and now the boys finally figured out let someone else run the team LICHT!
January 8th, 2016 at 12:57 am
Yup that video makes you think if Gruden has an opportunity to coach this kid he should take it.
January 8th, 2016 at 10:08 am
Normally I’d say Goodwin is Rooney Rule fodder but he does have the Arizona-Licht connection so who knows.
January 8th, 2016 at 10:09 am
If it’s true that the Glazers were close to firing Lovie last year……then the hiring of Koetter could have been with the plan to replace Lovie either in season or after the season with him.
You have to wonder if Koetter has gone to Licht and asked for the job or an interview….if he hasn’t then Licht perhaps needs to pick someone else….
We at least need a coach that desperately wants this job…not a reluctant one.
January 8th, 2016 at 10:11 am
Look at all 203 responses to this article. Just count them all!!
January 8th, 2016 at 10:18 am
I like Chucky but he scares the beejeesus out of me. He’s a good coach but not much of a talent evaluator. I’m afraid we’d see LovieII…total mancrushes on veterans…even when it’s clear their best days are behind them.
And yes somebody made a great point about the Glazers handcuffing him because of the Man U purchase…that better be a good enough excuse because here is Chucky’s Bucs record after the SB…45-51!!!
I simply do not see any name on the list that is so outstanding that we shouldn’t give Koetter the first chance. He’s the OBVIOUS selection unless we plan on starting all over…AGAIN!
January 8th, 2016 at 10:24 am
Gruden coming back would be too good to be true. If I had to pick one on the list, it’d be Gruden for sure, tho.
January 8th, 2016 at 10:27 am
My favorite candidate might be Hue Jackson. His resume is air tight and he has the type of player first personality that the team will rally around. Big fan of Jackson.
January 8th, 2016 at 10:38 am
Okay…
We cannot afford a trade for a coach, so Sean Peyton is off the list. Do we really want to have another first time head NFL coach, no deal? Reference Schiano and Morris, and now delete Goodwin and McDermott from the short list. Coughlin only makes sense for short term stabilization. I would expect a head coach in waiting to be groomed if we go with the senior citizen disciplinarian for which I am not opposed. Mike Smith, well, he did coach some good linebackers in Baltimore, and is familiar with our division, and I could see him as a good fit in Tampa. I would assume he would be a lot like B. Billick, and that style intrigues me. I cannot think of one good reason to hire Chip Kelly. I think he made a mess of Philly in year 2. Chucky has it too good to come back to coaching in fire happy buccaneer land. That ship sailed years ago. Koetter is an option, but again he will be a first year coach, and how much time will he be able to devote to his offense in that role? Also if we truly fired Lovie to keep him, I think this creates a conflict between him and many players who respected Lovie. Therefore, I think Koetter will need a lot of convincing and love form the guys on the roster before he takes the helm. Now, Todd Hayley, I got nothing. We cannot afford another miss in Tampa. That is the only thing I am sure of. Why would a free agent want to play for Tampa right now?
January 8th, 2016 at 10:48 am
45-51 sounds pretty good, when you include two Division Titles in there.
Comparatively speaking of course.
January 8th, 2016 at 10:48 am
Just satisfy the damn Rooney rule, so we can hurry up and hire Koetter.
January 8th, 2016 at 10:55 am
(Speaking for Dr Evil)
This post shall generate……ONE MILLIYON COMMENTS.
Bwa……bwa haha….bwa hahahahahaha!
January 8th, 2016 at 10:59 am
McDermott is peachy and all and Howard is sure he’s a good coach, but the real issue here is continuity for the offense and Winston. We’ve basically traded head-coaching continuity for continuity where it really matters.
January 8th, 2016 at 11:03 am
Gruden!! And of course trump!!
January 8th, 2016 at 11:08 am
Am sorry but this whole coaching search is turning into a farce it’s now been influenced by various talking heads with different agendas other than football. Now a name has popped from nowhere a name that has not been on anybody’s radar all season Harold Goodwin because Arians has been given the credit for offence all season. I don’t think anybody knew who Godwin was till now.
Even the nfl publicity machine has swung into action in full force with this tweet from Rapoport “On #AZCardinals OC Harold Goodwin: Bruce Arians had him call plays in the preseason, take more of a role in game-planning to get a HC job”.
This are the kind of bullcrap that pi$$e$ people when their intelligence is being played on. Even if Koetter is the best man for the job the incompetent way bucs have gone the firing of lovie will difficult for him to take the job.
My prediction Koetter WON’T get the job!
January 8th, 2016 at 11:11 am
@howard
One million comments typed but only 14 seen
January 8th, 2016 at 11:19 am
Biggun Says
“I’m for Gruden… if he’ll come back. So different today than when he was running the show…… then CAP hell and Manchester United suched up all the Glazers money…”
Actually, that’s revisionist history. When Gruden was hired, he got to bring in several high priced free agents…and acquired highly paid players in trade. Some did not work out and made us slip further into cap hell. Garner, for example.
And Manchester United had nothing to do with the Glazers not wanting to spend. It was the looming CBA issue. By that time, owners knew the players would stage a walk-out, and they reasoned that if they kept spending low, it would make it harder for the players to holdout financially. The walkout was then delayed a year or two, but that just made the owners (outside of the cowboys and redskins) stay on the cheap longer.
Part of me wouldn’t mind Gruden…but he can’t build a defense at all.
January 8th, 2016 at 11:24 am
@OnlyGodnoles
You are equating media theories with factual data. Just because the media makes claims, it doesn’t mean that is what the Bucs are doing.
And also, just because a person is interviewed, that doesn’t mean they take him as a serious candidate. They could be scouting competition.
January 8th, 2016 at 11:28 am
Not a fan of Mike smith. Not even on a coaching level. Something about him just rubs me the wrong way.
January 8th, 2016 at 11:37 am
Generally, I’m an adherent to the old adage “you can never go back,” but Gruden sure does bring the juice. We’d be relevant again for certain, perhaps the talk of the offseason and through next year. At the end of the day, though, I don’t think either side would give it serious consideration.
January 8th, 2016 at 11:49 am
Chucky is not coming back to coaching
January 8th, 2016 at 11:54 am
No to Chucky n McDermott runs Riveria’s D not his own. He was fired n Philly for his D.
January 8th, 2016 at 12:01 pm
Koetter will be the next Head Coach. I think the Glazers would be open to Gruden coming back, but I get the sense that Chucky is happy where he is at for now. Every other name out there is just smoke and mirrors or interview fodder. I think Koetter is announced by Tuesday of next week.
January 8th, 2016 at 12:06 pm
If the Glazers could get McDermott and HC but retain Koetter as OC and asst HC that would be epic. I say that because I really would like to see Koetter spend his time OC’ing and not HC’ing.
January 8th, 2016 at 12:13 pm
FuNkYxMuNkEy Says:
January 8th, 2016 at 11:54 am
No to Chucky n McDermott runs Riveria’s D not his own. He was fired n Philly for his D.
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He was running the old DC of Philly’s D… Jim Johnson and his blitz happy 4-3. He died, McDermott took over, was fired a few years later. Then he went to Carolina and ran Rivera’s T-2 D. I’d think that if he was running the show he’d run the D that gives him the best chance for success.
January 8th, 2016 at 12:23 pm
@BuccaneerBonzai I appreciate your reply am just relaying the circus that has developed around this whole firing, these are the opinions out there for everybody to digest.
The fact that now a black coach has to be interviewed as part of the Rooney rule a new can of worm has been opened about the issue of token interviews regarding black coaches, which in turn according to herm edwards would make some black coaches reluctant to be interviewed, If what we are led to believe is true about Koetter being the already chosen candidate.
(The rooney rule could explain the sudden love for Harold Goodwin)
With the above opinion making the rounds is the reason why I think Koetter and the Glazers have shot themselves in the foot, the laws of unintended consequences.
January 8th, 2016 at 12:31 pm
Gruden isn’t coming here….he cusses the Glazer boys in conversations regularly…they would have to pay him a kings ransom to rebuild that bridge.
Surprised nobody has connected the dots between Licht and Saban….Both are former Belicheck guys, Saban is a defensive guy, knows how to run a program, has been on record saying he would consider the NFL if the right QB was in place…not to mention Saban is losing his glory in Alabama as they’ve shown to be beatable.
January 8th, 2016 at 12:39 pm
DallasBuc
200+ responses? For real?
Seriously Joe, this glitch is rather inconvenient considering the big news of late. Would be nice to be able to real all the opinions. I only see about 20 to 25.
January 8th, 2016 at 12:58 pm
Gruden would fill up the stands and ignite the fan base. Hope it’s him
January 8th, 2016 at 1:41 pm
official now for goodman and mcdermott
“The Bucs are confirming that Arizona OC Harold Goodwin and Panthers DC Sean McDermott are interviewing for the team’s head coaching position.”
January 8th, 2016 at 1:42 pm
*goodwin
January 8th, 2016 at 2:00 pm
I don’t want Chucky either. Not impressed. He just added enough offensive talent to go along with the already stout defense to take the Super Bowl from a team he knew thoroughly inside and out. He fits to a tee his present yammering shtick.
January 8th, 2016 at 3:15 pm
Come on guys!!! Please stop talking about John Gruden coming back… You guys seriously sound like total morons… Like an insecure fat girl left at the alter… Come back Chuckey!!! P!ease come back!!! Get real. The guy is done and I was never that impressed with his offense… Very average and sometimes below average IMO…
January 8th, 2016 at 3:36 pm
via rotoworld:
A league source tells Philly.com that ESPN analyst Jon Gruden has expressed interest in the Eagles’ head-coaching vacancy.
It’s a juicy rumor, but Gruden himself has told FOX Philadelphia’s Howard Eskin he’s “not interested.” Of course, even direct denials can’t be taken at face value while the coaching carousel is spinning. Gruden rumors are an annual phenomenon, but he’s never seemed truly close to leaving his friendly perch opposite Mike Tirico in the Monday Night Football booth. Frankly, that’s where Gruden belongs at this point. He’s been out of coaching since 2009, and is an excellent announcer.
January 8th, 2016 at 4:19 pm
I pray to all that is holy that the Philadelphia Eagles will hire John Gruden… Lol
That will totally insure that they suck balls for at least another three seasons…
Nothing would make me happier!!!
January 8th, 2016 at 5:41 pm
I agree 100%, Joe. Koetter might not be the next HC, so I’m not taking that for granted. Only thing I wish to say at this time is that they can’t afford to pick another HC that will get this franchise nowhere. This is it, the next HC needs to be someone who will finally give this team a winning mentality and will make us a perennial threat come the playoff.
January 8th, 2016 at 5:56 pm
I thought Todd Haley’s past players hated him. I think there were reports that big ben got into with him too. He might not be the best coach for this team. We need a guy who can bond the team not cause more tensions.
January 8th, 2016 at 6:20 pm
Gruden is the only one that excites me. Proven winner. Best coach we ever had. There’s several I can support but none get me excited like correcting this colossal mistake. Steinbrenner did it with Billy Martin. The Bucs can do it too.
January 8th, 2016 at 6:22 pm
So…
What If Koetter is Happy as the OC ONLY
and does not care to become the Head Coach?
He IS under Contract as the OC
Maybe he would be just fine as the OC letting somebody else take the heat as HC.
Hmmmmmm
January 8th, 2016 at 6:22 pm
Gru c’mon home brotha
January 8th, 2016 at 6:24 pm
Howard Cosell
Credit to you
Even though I had the epiphany offline and came to post this,
I just scrolled up and saw you are thinking the same way
January 8th, 2016 at 6:26 pm
Gruden has NEVER had a YOUNG, talented roster like this one.
January 8th, 2016 at 6:28 pm
Would love, then, to hire McDermott. Major upgrade to Bucs defense and you put a dagger into the Stinking Panthers.
Of course, Jim Schwartz + Mario Williams would be a major upgrade too.
January 8th, 2016 at 6:31 pm
BuccaneerBonzai
January 8th, 2016 at 6:43 pm
70 years old is the new 60.
January 8th, 2016 at 6:53 pm
I just read about Lovie telling the team to settle down and remain quite just before the start of the Saints game. Lovie called out R. Sheppard (in front of all the players because he cursed) during his pregame rally speech that had all the players fired up. Bucs go on start the game out flat and go down 14 to zip early and never catch up.
This and Joe’s article on what he was asking the safeties to do is making me more and more convertible with the Glaziers choice to release him.
January 8th, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Saban get saban
January 8th, 2016 at 7:08 pm
Hahaha, oh goodness me, now I’ve read it all. Just spotted this shameful article on some site I shan’t name, in which they state that Lovie has been “stabbed in the back” by both Licht and Koetter. This is getting supremely ridiculous now. I’m gonna camp on JBF until this bulls*** is over.
January 8th, 2016 at 8:18 pm
I don’t see Gruden and Licht getting along. I also think Gruden was overrated. Outside of the Superbowl year, his teams were exceedingly mediocre. He’s never coaching again.
January 8th, 2016 at 8:22 pm
Still dumbfounded how Gruden’s name still gets tossed around like a realistic option. It ain’t happening people! Get a grip! Next thing, people will start calling for Bill Cowher again. Jeezus. I want the right coach for right now, not somebody who is just a recognizable name from former glories.
January 8th, 2016 at 9:04 pm
Payton shouldn’t be on this list until he gets fired…not likely.
or as the troll would put it….
The Payton mafia in Tampa!!!!!!Blah blah blah!!!!!!!!Sheep!!!!
January 8th, 2016 at 9:12 pm
Let’s hope Koetter doesn’t become the next Joe Philbin. Brilliant offensive mind and play caller, but mediocre head coach.
January 8th, 2016 at 9:14 pm
via rotoworld:
The San Jose Mercury News reports Bengals OC Hue Jackson is the “clear front-runner” for the 49ers’ head-coach job.
Jackson has yet to interview with the 49ers, but the sides are expected to meet Sunday. It sounds like he could be offered the job if everything checks out. Jackson can’t accept any offers until the Bengals are eliminated from the postseason. He also has interest from the Browns and Dolphins.
Source: Tim Kawakami on Twitter
Jan 8 – 6:57 PM
January 8th, 2016 at 9:30 pm
They aren’t going to gamble with their ‘QB of the future’ having 2, 3 or 5 coordinator in his professional career. Ipso facto: it’s Koetter, this is all just drama and window dressing while they interview coaches to gain intel for philosophy and for names of the various position coaches that Licht’s own search may have missed (i.e., “so Mr McDermott, if we were to hire you as our head coach, who do you see as your offensive coordinator?” or “Mr Haley, do you think a press/man scheme is the way to go in the secondary against a team like the Pats, and if so what type of defensive line works best with a man-heavy scheme?”).
Koetter is a foregone conclusion, I also said as much when they hired a former college offensive coordinator as Kid Fameis’ “quarterback coach”…It didn’t escape me that Licht hired Lovie a former college head coach as his OC and a former college OC as his QB coach.
Right now it’s got to be an interview process for Defensive Coordinators that include names like; Joe Cullen, Todd Wash & Travis Jones – if we start seeing names like Mike Trgovac, or Pepper Johnson…that’s going to be a big indicator for MORE losses…because THOSE names would indicate a switch to a 3-4 defense…
But make no mistake, Dirk Koetter is the head coach.
January 8th, 2016 at 10:20 pm
via rotoworld:
The Miami Herald reports “all signs point” to Bears OC Adam Gase becoming the next Dolphins head coach.
The Dolphins scheduled a second interview for Gase on Saturday, and there appears to be a realistic chance this marriage will be consummated during the meeting. Per reporter/columnist Armando Salguero, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross pinpointed Gase as his “favorite” before the team’s head-coaching search began. The Dolphins would be choosing Gase over Mike Shanahan, Doug Marrone, Mike Smith, Anthony Lynn, Teryl Austin, and in-house candidate Dan Campbell.
Source: Miami Herald
Jan 8 – 10:05 PM
January 8th, 2016 at 10:22 pm
This isn’t a Glazer pick, it’s a Licht pick (yes, Glazers have to approve, but for the first time since they took over, the brothers aren’t running the search). And those scared about Koetter being Joe Philbin: no, look at Bruce Arians instead. Both were endlessly successful OCs who never really went on the HC radar, yet in retrospect had everything you want in a football leader. Plus, Koetter has a track record as a head coach in the major leagues at college, and you KNOW he’ll not make the same mistakes twice (& he wasn’t that bad the first time). This to me feels like this is our “Dungy-to-Gruden” transformation, except with the alternate reality of our Rich McKay actually staying in his helm this time.
January 8th, 2016 at 10:47 pm
Offensive minded hc please. Dirk Koetter or Josh Mcdaniel
January 8th, 2016 at 11:53 pm
I like the stinking Panthers DC Sean McDermott. I like the intensity there defense plays with. He knows how to create pressure with a lack of DE help and best of all we would have the upper hand when we faced the stinking Panthers in the future. Kind of like how with Koetter we pulled off the sweepe of the Dixiie Chicks. Word has it that he is interested in the Philly job where he worked prior to going to Carolina. I also like Mike Smith and Todd Haley.
January 9th, 2016 at 12:47 am
Joe- so at this hour are you still not willing to admit that posts are disappearing or are you willing to acknowledge this is one of your so called site enhancements without dismissing me as “annoying” for raising the point?
All your regular contributors have btched about it independently at some point over the last few days.
Level with us.
January 9th, 2016 at 12:57 am
What posts??????????
January 9th, 2016 at 1:04 am
DallasBuc:
Do you mean comments? Just noticed this. Will have our IT guys look into it.
Noticed this the other day in a post but thought it was isolated.
Thanks for pointing this out.
January 9th, 2016 at 1:15 am
Welcome.
Thanks for not dismissing me out of hand.
Go Bucs
January 9th, 2016 at 4:36 am
quite a few people have mentioned that the comments sections is broken.
January 9th, 2016 at 4:50 am
I’m a bit shocked to read all the reports that are speculating that Lovie is or should be the frontrunner to get the Giants HC job. The fans on big blue message board is mostly positive about the idea of hiring Lovie.
January 9th, 2016 at 7:08 am
Stanglassman- don’t be shocked. Most people were happy to have Lovie here in Tampa, me included. Problem is once he gets in and starts making poor decisions and losing football games you realize just how incompetent this man is.
Just look at the fan reaction now that he is gone. This guy put an embarrassing product on the field for the better part of two years. That NY fan base won’t put up with his double talk and empty rhetoric while losing football games for as long as we did. His shtick was old with me before his first preseason game in 2014.
Good luck Lovie Smith.
January 9th, 2016 at 7:10 am
Joe any word on whether incompetent Lovie Smith took those awful uniforms with on the way out the door?
January 9th, 2016 at 8:15 am
Chucky turned down Miami.
January 9th, 2016 at 8:17 am
@DallasBuc
I wish he would have taken the uniforms. Seriously, can’t they come up with one that is closer to the Pewter and Red?
January 9th, 2016 at 8:21 am
Chris Says
“This isn’t a Glazer pick, it’s a Licht pick…”
Is it really?
Consider this…all the talk about other candidates may just be to satisfy the rules. If Koetter is actually the plan, then the decision is predetermined and the Glazers already gave the order.
January 9th, 2016 at 1:38 pm
Prediction: Nick Saban is gonna be our coach.
January 9th, 2016 at 4:02 pm
Via rotoworld:
Adam Gase | MIA
(January 9, 2016 11:47 AM EST)
Dolphins hired Adam Gase as head coach.
It is reportedly a five-year deal from the man who will become the youngest coach in the league at just 37. After striking out in offseasons past, owner Stephen Ross finally landed his man. A strong offensive mind who coaxed an efficient season out of Jay Cutler and helped Peyton Manning to some of his best performances, Gase will now be responsible for elevating Ryan Tannehill from an average NFL starter into the franchise quarterback he is paid like. With Gase gone, the Bears could turn to QB coach Dowell Loggains for their coordinator spot, although Gase could look to bring Loggains with him to Miami. Lions OC Jim Bob Cooter could also be a consideration if the Lions let him walk.
SOURCE: IAN RAPOPORT ON TWITTER