Jeff Fisher Won't Be The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Next Head Coach
by Sander on Jan 6, 2012 12:33 PM EST
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PrintThis was a neat source of speculation while it lasted, but it appears that the Bucs are now definitely out of the Great Jeff Fisher Chase. This became clear yesterday, when it was reported that Jeff Fisher would choose between St. Louis and Miami, and it became more and more obvious today. The St. Louis Dispatch first said that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would "apparently" not interview Jeff Fisher, and now Adam Schefter reports that Jeff Fisher is only considering Miami and St. Louis, and will make his decision next week.
For those of you who thought Jeff Fisher was the grand prize, you will be disappointed at this news. For those who, like me, thought that Jeff Fisher's resume wasn't overwhelming, this news isn't all that troublesome. The Bucs didn't seem that interested in going after Fisher, and while they reportedly tried to line up an interview that never actually happened. This gives the Bucs the opportunity to move ahead with their coaching search without being forced to wait on Fisher's decision, as the Dolphins and Rams now must do.
The Bucs have already interviewed Mike Sherman and Jerry Gray, while they're rumored to be interested in Rob Chudzinski, Mike Mularkey and Mike Zimmer. Don't be shocked if the Bucs ultimately hire someone who we haven't heard of yet, though.
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Pfft
Not even an interview? So much for the guy at the top of Dom’s list. I guess the Glazers just had him make the list to keep him busy for awhile. Next time they should just try a coloring book.
I am disappointed that they did not even speak with him...
Although I can’t say that I am shocked. Remember – they thought hiring Raheem Morris was a good idea.
If they don’t locate and sign a better HC than Jeff Fisher, they are gonna look pretty inept. Again. Such is the way around One Buc Place.
Maybe Fisher didnt want to speak with TB!
There is nothing management can do if he is just not interested
by Stormin Monkee on Jan 6, 2012 1:21 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Right!
Maybe he didn’t want to speak with us because ase you can see they said he was at the top of our list but Fisher didn’t say we were at the top of his….
Then what happened?
I’m not against Fisher coming here, but I’d rather see Billick or Kelly come in. I know they’ll bring in Sherman, Tessle (sp?), or Gray, and I’ll be very disappointed in any of those.
Where the heck is Keyser?
Sherman and Gray are the only ones they brought in for an interview so far
Rumors about a lot of other guys (Mularkey, Zimmer, Tressel). I think they’ll come up with some interesting candidates at some point. Or at least, I hope they do .
I just dislike more than I like, and I keep hearing the ones I dislike are most likely.
Where the heck is Keyser?
"all aboard the chokenhiemer train" YUCK
by bucfanlostiniowa on Jan 6, 2012 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
maybe they did meet him in the hotel the night before the Atlanta game?
Seems possible?
Go Magic/Bucs/Gators/Rays!
by chiefs_55 on Jan 7, 2012 11:10 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
No interview is rather disappointing
so Jerry Gray is worth an interview, but Jeff Fisher isn’t?
Highly doubt he'd even decline an interview
Adding another team to the fray would only increase his leverage.
I just hope they don't hire Sherman after not even interviewing Fisher.
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
Can't help but think the Glaziers knew Fisher would want a healthy salary
and they didn’t want to spend the money on him. Were shopping for our new head coach at Good Will this off season.
Not everything is about money
With someone like jeff fisher I doubt that he is in need of money to let that be his only factor in deciding where to coach. Have you thought of the idea that tampa bay is just not an attractive place to coach no matter how much money the glazers would offer. They way the team quit this yr makes this a really unattractive place for someone like fisher who holds all the cards. Alot of people think if you throw enough money at someone they will come, well that might be the case for most people but not all. You have to remember that most coaches and players have families so alot of their decisions could be based on the good of the family.
by Stormin Monkee on Jan 6, 2012 1:11 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Agree that Fisher's resume isn't overwhelming
but do you still like Mike Sherman Sander? His is even less impressive in my opinion. He had Brett Favre at his peak, and can point towards his straight division titles, but he was only 2-4 in playoff games. That coupled with the fact that Texas A&M only had one winning season in his four years there really tarnishes his resume in my eyes.
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
I Actually Like Sherman Now
Yeah Sherman’s resume isn’t as impressive as fisher;s but pretty much no coach on the market is thats why there on the market lol..And last year A&M could have easily been 11-2 because they lost 4 games by a combine 10 points 3 of those being top 25 opponents including Oklahoma State..Sherman demands the best out his players they have alot of his speeches on youtube pregame,halftime and post game..And he loves the game of football watch his interview after being fired by A&M..here’s one of them
I love the game of football too
And I’ve lost less NFL playoff games than Sherman has. I’m waiting for my interview.
Sounds like he's reading something somebody else wrote.
Raheem was the DREAM that turned into a NIGHTMARE..
What established QB is there in Miami or St. Louis? Bradford is injury prone and Matt Moore isn't going to win any championships by himself
"I'm a little dysfunctional
You're the problem, Please don't awakin me
And I'm that way cause back in the day
Most have forsaken me"
Good because I hope they have this in mind
CHIP CHIP CHIP CHIP CHIP! A long shot yes but just what we need to compete immediately in NFC South
by gusjackson on Jan 6, 2012 1:42 PM EST via Android app reply actions 1 recs
don't be
There’s a difference between the best candidate for an HC job & the biggest name out there. Fisher’s resume gets ugly toward the end, we need a guy with some moxy
by GoBuxGo on Jan 6, 2012 1:46 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
you cant just look at w/l
towards the end he and vince young had some real issues and that team was never loaded with “talent”. lets say the packers win 3 superbowls in ten years under mccarthy, everyone is gonna label him the next bellichick but honestly that team is so loaded I can lead them to a couple of superbowls.
not being loaded with talent also falls on the headcoach in my humble opinion.
East Coast Fan
by Bucfan on Jan 6, 2012 7:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
GM gets the money for the talent
by GoBuxGo on Jan 6, 2012 8:06 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Just read an article on JBF about Tom Clements, from Green Bay
I’m sold
by bucfanlostiniowa on Jan 6, 2012 1:44 PM EST reply actions
He may be a position coach but he also has an impressive resume, something raheem did not.
Also please bring Matt Flynn with you
by bucfanlostiniowa on Jan 6, 2012 3:12 PM EST up reply actions
tsk tsk...
I m not enamored with any of the possiibilities. Picking are slim. Just hire chud and lets move on.
East Coast Fan
by Bucfan on Jan 6, 2012 1:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Like I said earlier,
I’m sure it’s because we are the crappiest team in the NFL. Glazers couldn’t sell food to a starving man on the corner…
No
With Mike Martz as our OC, you might as well put a gravestone whereever Freeman will take a 7-step drop to
"I'm a little dysfunctional
You're the problem, Please don't awakin me
And I'm that way cause back in the day
Most have forsaken me"
by 4QB on Jan 6, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
marty schottenheimer
Do you think he is a possibility? I would like it.
I like Marty, he always has a winning record or at least 8-8
He is getting old though, so teams would only want him as a short term fixer. He’s not a guarantee SB guy, but his teams will make the playoffs.
"there's a gleam men. a gleam..........."
just say no to chokenheimer, please
by bucfanlostiniowa on Jan 6, 2012 5:19 PM EST up reply actions
"Get off my car, hip-cats"
Why, in this article photo, is Jeff Fisher standing next to Brother Theodore from the Tom Hanks movie “The ’Burbs”?
hmmmm I thought it was from an episode of Tales From The Crypt
by bucfanlostiniowa on Jan 6, 2012 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
I stand corrected...
and bow to your superior GIFsmanship
by Cracker Ball on Jan 6, 2012 11:44 PM EST up reply actions
Still say Marty
Marty would at least get this franchise turned around.When he was in his last season in San Diego he went 14-2.His kicker screwed him in the playoffs.If there worried about his longevity then they should bring his son with him because his son is looking to be a H/C,right? So learn as an asst from his dad and when that time does come then go from there.I don’t know who else would be able to accomplish what Marty can.
Yeah and Gruden picked Dexter Jackson.
Do you know of any available Head Coaches who want to coach and who have even came close to duplicating what Marty has?
I know head coaches who have had success in the playoffs
Also, please use the reply button to keep comments nested.
Name a few
I can’t think of any who don’t want to still be broadcasters,such as?
Jeff Fisher sucks.
Brian Billick has been out of coaching so long and both named are overrated.At least Marty has still been on the sidelines as a coach.I still dont believe you have someone who is a better fit for the job.Chudzinski,maybe he would make a good coach,but I still think the Glazer’s should definitely take a look at Marty Schottenheimer.
I don't disagree with taking a look at Schottenheimer
But he’s not a perfect candidate, and he hasn’t had any success in the playoffs.
please , please, google his "there is a gleam speech" then tell me you still think he is a viable candidate
by bucfanlostiniowa on Jan 6, 2012 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
When is the last time we saw the playoffs?
At least we would get there and who knows he may win us a championship.
when we had Chucky?
Can’t really take much from him though.He did trasform bad teams along the way.
At least Marty is a winner.
We had a team when Gruden got here.That was Dungy’s SB.Out of Marty’s 21 seasons as an NFL head coach he only had 2 losing seasons.WOULDN’T THE PLAYOFFS BE A NICE PROBLEM TO HAVE?
Please stop SHOUTING
Marty Schottenheimer is a pretty good coach. He also has been out of the NFL since 2006 and is 68 years old, and he isn’t a miracle worker.
I am more concerned with OC and DC
we will have with whoever HC we hire. Who would sherman bring with?
maybe Sherman is the next Belichick...
And Green Bay was his “Cleveland”? Lol
Go Magic/Bucs/Gators/Rays!
by chiefs_55 on Jan 7, 2012 11:23 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I'm here to rub salt in the wounds of all the people who wanted Fisher
He interviewed with the Chiefs, everybody but the Bucs gave him an interview.
by bucfanlostiniowa on Jan 7, 2012 1:59 PM EST reply actions
whoops forgot about them, it's easy to do
by bucfanlostiniowa on Jan 7, 2012 2:09 PM EST up reply actions
The Jaguars are kind of doing their own thing anyway
They’re interviewing a slew of coordinators and no one else.
I was reading about Romeo getting the Chiefs job
and in the article it said they had interviewed Fisher , which i thought was strange cause i had heard nothing about it anywhere else.
by bucfanlostiniowa on Jan 7, 2012 2:19 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, I hadn't heard that before
But google says they interviewed him before the season ended and it went nowhere.
I was never sold on Fisher anyway, but I would rather have him than Sherman.
I just hope my theory about coaches who lost the superbowl, doesn’t turn out to be true.
by bucfanlostiniowa on Jan 7, 2012 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
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