Report: Buccaneers doing 'due diligence' on Raheem Morris

by Sander on Jan 2, 2012 9:23 AM EST in News

Per Mike Freeman of CBS, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers spent Sunday Night and today talking to people in the organization about head coach Raheem Morris, ostensibly trying to establish whether they should keep Morris as the head coach. This according to an agent representing one of the Bucs' players, speaking to Mike Freeman.

This is what the Bucs have always done and what smart teams do: they deliberate and take their time to make sure they're making the right move before moving on. Tony Dungy was fired the Monday after his final playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, which occurred on a Saturday. Jon Gruden was fired over two weeks after their season-ending loss, which arguably hurt the Bucs' ability to find quality assistant coaches at the time.

Ultimately, I'd be shocked if Raheem Morris isn't fired today. Ten straight losses and many negative records should be reason enough to terminate Raheem Morris' contract. The Glazers have surprised before, however, and they could surprise again.

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Firing Morris is a no brainer, we should not waste any time

We need to be in the coaching search from the beginning, which is today.

Yugly.

by aakks on Jan 2, 2012 9:29 AM EST reply actions

Raheem had his shot - and failed miserably.

You can not wait too long tommake your decision. Phone calls are being made all around the league RIGHT NOW lining up coordinators and staff. You snooze you lose.

by Cracker Ball on Jan 2, 2012 9:40 AM EST up reply actions

Yup.

No use wasting time. If they bring him back I’m not sure I’ll even be able to watch next year. I consider myself a pretty huge fan, but even I couldn’t watch those last two games. They need to start the coaching and coordinator searches today. Agreed 100%

"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain

by LeeCaz on Jan 2, 2012 11:35 AM EST up reply actions

I'd be very curious to see what this "due diligence" entails.

What do they look at, who do they talk to? And if/when they fire him, who delivers that message?

As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.

by Buc Wild on Jan 2, 2012 9:32 AM EST reply actions

When Your Pedigree Is Defense

And you do what Morris’ Bucs did this year, even in a tough division, that’s just not good enough. I get the feeling the Bucs were riding a little too high after a 10-6 2010 that was a bit fluky in some ways (realistically, they were 9-7 with lots of very close wins)

R.I.P. Nick Adenhart - Always an Angel

by Kernel on Jan 2, 2012 9:34 AM EST reply actions

Take this as you will

From Stephen Holder’s Twitter

Off the plane, back to – where else? – One Buc Place. What will today bring? Very possibly nothing for those expecting big news.

He certainly doesnt make the decisions but has access to more info than most. Not sure I like the “very possibly nothing” line.

As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.

by Buc Wild on Jan 2, 2012 9:34 AM EST reply actions

More from Holder

BTW, didn’t say there wouldn’t be news. I’m saying there might not be news TODAY. Follow?

Ugh. The longer this goes on, the more belligerent people will get. If he is going to be canned, you do it professionally, but you also have to understand the external impact. Taking 4 weeks to fire a lame duck coach won’t make anyone feel confident.

As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.

by Buc Wild on Jan 2, 2012 9:50 AM EST up reply actions

I’m glad Patrik Nohe, pewter report, took aim at the players. Most articles have focused solely on Raheem Morris being the problem and have not called out the players at all. They’re professionals who haven’t put forth the effort, who have remarkably lost or never had pride in their tradecraft. The comparison used with Dolphins was perfect. Watching the game yesterday, it was painful watching Rhonde put forth the effort he did while the other, younger, players quit and displayed no focus for the game. The Bucs players need to stay out of the Blue and play football.

by IllJ on Jan 2, 2012 9:40 AM EST reply actions

Exactly why you need vocal veteran players...

and we really don’t have any here – not anymore.

by Cracker Ball on Jan 2, 2012 9:42 AM EST up reply actions

Sean Jones, Barber, Talib, Haynesworth (I know), Faine, Joseph, Graham etc.

We have veteran players, just not those with leadership.

As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.

by Buc Wild on Jan 2, 2012 9:46 AM EST up reply actions

I meant GOOD players...

Sean Jones = ugh, and I can envision Jeff Faine yelling positive things from the whirlpool in the training room.

Outside Ronde, not sure any of those experienced players are very vocal. You gotta be able to “walk the walk” before you can “talk the talk”. Must have credibility for it to stick.

by Cracker Ball on Jan 2, 2012 9:53 AM EST up reply actions

I agree, just pointing out there is a difference between veteran players and what we all want (and what this team needs)

As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.

by Buc Wild on Jan 2, 2012 10:02 AM EST up reply actions

At least they're being smart about

I hope it gets interesting. We’ve been expansion team bad

by GoBuxGo on Jan 2, 2012 10:15 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions

If they didn't realize they should fire Morris a month ago

then they are idiots. Sorry, but it’s the truth. It’s not smart because they are wasting time that could be better spent competing for up and coming coordinators etc.

"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain

by LeeCaz on Jan 2, 2012 11:38 AM EST up reply actions

I lost the little respect I had for him lately. He just hasnt kept his composure.

He needed to be fired yesterday. I don’t know what the glazers need to talk over.

And yes let’s not forget the players are as faulty as anyone and josh should nt talk about his teammates that much, nobody sucks more than him right now.

by Carlitin1988 on Jan 2, 2012 10:59 AM EST via Android app reply actions

AGREE WITH EVERYONE

What decision needs to be considered? The players do not play for their coach. Raheem wants to be their friend, not their boss. His style cant work around a group of newly rich kids who are more about the money than the pride in their work. Freeman is horrible. I think the offensive co. doesnt trust him. The running game stinks and the defense is the Worst i have ever seen. You had a lot of draft picks Morris, you missed the boat totally not picking Julio Jones last year. You had a chance to get a game changing player, but instead you draft just another guy. Goodbye Raheem,

by Kerryad on Jan 2, 2012 11:12 AM EST reply actions

The Julio thing doesn't make much sense.

If we did that we would be without Clayborn and Bowers and have no first or second round pick this year. We would be even worse than we are now.

by flash_kiley on Jan 2, 2012 11:16 AM EST via Android app up reply actions

Yes that would have been crazy

Julio Jones was never coming here. There are plenty of things to hate about Dom and Rah but not that.

Yugly.

by aakks on Jan 2, 2012 11:19 AM EST up reply actions

Can you imagine how pissed everyone would be if we traded away all those draft picks and they ended up being top 5 picks in the first and second round??? There would have been a riot.

by flash_kiley on Jan 2, 2012 11:32 AM EST via Android app up reply actions

Plus, I still maintain that Julio Jones wasn't worth it

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by Sander on Jan 2, 2012 11:51 AM EST up reply actions

That was a lot to give up...

so the jury is still out. I hope it blows up mainly because ATL is ahead of us in our division.

by Cracker Ball on Jan 2, 2012 2:13 PM EST up reply actions

What about Herm Edwards for HC?

And grab Spags for DC. Norv for OC. I really think Norv could open up this offense, and Herm could bring discipline.

by flash_kiley on Jan 2, 2012 11:14 AM EST via Android app reply actions

I blame Herm Edwards...

for vocallyhyping his mentee Rah as a HC candidate. Thanks – a bunch Herm.

You are the weakest link – Goodbye

by Cracker Ball on Jan 2, 2012 11:37 AM EST up reply actions

I highly doubt those three could co-exist.

And I really doubt Norv Turner will take a step down from head coaching to OC a team like the Bucs.

"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain

by LeeCaz on Jan 2, 2012 11:40 AM EST up reply actions

Jim tressel being fliated

As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.

by Buc Wild on Jan 2, 2012 11:48 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions

floated

As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.

by Buc Wild on Jan 2, 2012 11:48 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

Ehhh

Yugly.

by aakks on Jan 2, 2012 11:50 AM EST up reply actions

I am on board with everyone.

I don’t understand what they have to talk about other than give us a list of candidates with phone numbers. Goes to show everyone how disconnected the glazed boys are with this team. I fully expect the coaching staff to be shown the door today without fail.

Good riddance!!!!!!

East Coast Fan

by Bucfan on Jan 2, 2012 11:52 AM EST via mobile reply actions