Daily Bucs Links 1/9/12 - Every Day is Coaching Search Day
by Sander on Jan 9, 2012 8:08 AM EST
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PrintTampa Bay Buccaneers to interview Brad Childress on Monday, sources says - ESPN
That would be today. I hope they don't hire Childress as a head coach.
Wade Phillips on Bucs' radar - NFC South Blog - ESPN
He will interview on Friday.
Report: Texans' Phillips to interview with Bucs - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
There's the story concerning that interview.
NFL.com news: Bucs could make decision on Sherman as next coach this week
They could, but with an interview lined up on Friday an early decision seems unlikely.
Four former NFL coaches on Bucs radar | tampabay.com & Tampa Bay Times
We'll see how many names will be added to that list down the line.
Former Vikings coach Childress will interview with Bucs Monday | tampabay.com & Tampa Bay Times
Will the Bucs hire him?
NFL.com news: Childress could join Bucs' staff as offensive coordinator
Now that I wouldn't mind.
Phillips, Schottenheimer, Childress on Bucs' list | TBO.com
Big, experienced names.
Tampa Bay Bucs: Coaching Search Getting Interesting | Bucs Scene
More interesting than "Gray or Sherman", which is what it was last week.
Hunt for a Bucs head coach: Day 6 - Tampa Bay Times
The hunt continues.
Tampa Bay Bucs turn to older, experienced coaching candidates - Tampa Bay Times
Experience is the key word, here.
Search starting to take shape | TBO.com
It's not done yet.
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Rodgers made a career audible with Packers - JSOnline
A pretty interesting read on how Aaron Rodgers turned into Aaron Rodgers - and was terrible in his first couple of years in the league.
NFP Sunday Blitz | National Football Post
Always worth a read.
Which candidate’s coaching tree can bear fruit? – Miami Dolphins – Sun-Sentinel
An extremely relevant question. A head coach's staff can be as important as the head coach himself.
Source: Fisher "95 percent certain" to coach Rams - CBSSports.com
The first domino to fall?
NFL Coaching Roundup: Rams closing in on Fisher - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Looks like it.
Derrick Brooks Educates the Sunshine State
Derrick Brooks - have to love him.
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No Childress please
but a lot of buzz around Sherman these days.
As you can always expect come from behind victory is when you least expect it.
I just don't get why he's getting so much buzz
If we’re going the ex-HC route I’d rather have Billick or Schottenheimer. I’d take Billick over Marty only because I can spell his name.
Can't believe the Texans would grant an interview request right before their divisional playoff game
That doesn’t ring true to me. As far as I know, there are some rules set up to prevent this sort of thing, but if the team gives permission it’s okay. Otherwise, I thought teams could only interview assistant coaches during wild card week, and even then, only teams that had a first round bye that week.
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
They can only speak in the week after the wild card weekend or in the week before the Super Bowl for teams playing wild card games
For playoff teams with a bye, they can only speak to coordinators in the wild card week (which would be last week). I’m not sure whether teams can actually deny an interview request in these cases, though they do have say over when and where those interviews will take place. Regardless, teams generally don’t deny opportunities for head coaching interviews.
The Texans have already granted the interview request, so it’s a moot point anyway.
I can't believe they decided to allow that
although by visiting the Texans blog, I found out that he has Friday off, so he isn’t missing practice of anything. I think it is a huge distraction to be interviewing for other jobs when you are in the playoffs. The team that signs your paychecks deserves full focus. I would be pissed if I were a Texans fan.
That said, I highly doubt they go with Phillips anyway. We have talked over and over again about how this team would need quite an overhaul to transition to a 3-4.
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
Phillips doesn't run the Steelers, Ravens, 49ers 3-4.
It’s more penetration from the line than block holding. Shaun Cody is the noseguard at 305 pounds, if that helps. Like Sander has been saying, it’s basically a 4-3 with one end standing up. Most likely would be Clayborn, and I like Clayborn with a running start against tackles.
by flash_kiley on Jan 9, 2012 9:37 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
It's not like the defense is great by any means
and if ever there was a time to blow it up then it would be now. The linebackers and secondary need to be overhauled. I just don’t think we should take the one positive of our team (the defensive line when healthy) and manipulate it when so many other aspects of the defense need attention.
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
We still could.
Phillips used the same roster and changed the scheme. We still need a corner or two, and a linebacker or two. And a safety.
by flash_kiley on Jan 9, 2012 9:47 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
And unless you think Miller can play the other end spot
probably an end too. And McCoy and Price would obviously have to stay healthy as well. Would be smart to get some depth there as they both have history of injury.
We’re talking about a lot of free agent acquisitions and defensive draft picks. Not sure that Dominik would be on board with that, but who knows.
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
Who would play the other end opposite Price?
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
Price would play noseguard probably
McCoy would play end, and either Clayborn/Bowers the other end, whichever doesn’t get moved to OLB.
by flash_kiley on Jan 9, 2012 10:13 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
You have a 1-tech, 3-tech, 5-tech, 7-tech
Bucs play that right now with McCoy, Price, Bennett/Bowers, Clayborn respectively. Could switch around Clayborn & Bennett/Bowers depending on weak side.
On passing downs the Phillips 3-4 goes into a 4-2-5 anyway.
Which is basically his 3-4, except the stand up end puts his hand on the ground, right?
by flash_kiley on Jan 9, 2012 10:17 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Wait, and replace a LB with a CB, sorry. Nickel defense.
by flash_kiley on Jan 9, 2012 10:18 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
What 3-4 LBs are available in free agency?
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
Stephen Tulloch and D'qwell Jackson could play well inside.
by flash_kiley on Jan 9, 2012 10:21 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Dan Connor, Curtis Lofton, and EJ Henderson could also play inside with Foster.
Anthony Spencer could play outside. And I would like to see how Dakota Watson would play in a 3-4 scheme.
by flash_kiley on Jan 9, 2012 10:25 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Bucs need to replace one or two linebackers anyway
In terms of skillset they’re no worse off in a 4-3 than they are in a Phillips 3-4.
Foster could easily play inside. Shouldn’t be an issue.
Right
but I’m saying are the linebackers in free agency more suited for Phillips system or a standard 4-3 or do you think it doesn’t make a difference at all? Any 4-3 LB can play in Phillips system with no drop off in production?
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
So, you're thinking that Phillips will take over head coaching and defensive coordinating?
I would think they would have learned their lesson with that. Otherwise, Phillips would have to hire a DC that agreed to run the exact system he wanted. How many guys out there would be willing to do that? Are any other teams running that defense right now?
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
He did an okay job calling the defense while at Dallas.
It’s enhanced with how Dallas’ defense played this year. A lot of Phillips’ problems was the high profile job that being the head coach of the Cowboys is. Tampa a lot more tame team.
by flash_kiley on Jan 9, 2012 10:42 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Man that's bad grammar...
by flash_kiley on Jan 9, 2012 10:43 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
All the same things that were said about Morris were said about Phillips
Too friendly with players etc. I really hope we don’t hire him.
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
I don't think Phillips will win the head coaching job
But if he does, I don’t see how he would do anything but implement his system.
He had defensive coordinators before 2009, too. I’d be shocked if he doesn’t have a good network of former assistants to choose from.
I know
Doesn’t mean that Bowers or Clayborn would be successful as LBs or that McCoy could play the nose. Price and maybe Miller could play the ends, but we would need Foster to really step it up, land a veteran 3-4 backer in free agency, and draft someone fairly high to add depth to that linebacking corp. All that and hoping Clayborn, Bennett, and Bowers can make the transition seamlessly.
It’s a lot to ask. We definitely don’t have the talent like Houston does. Lots and lots of high draft picks comprise that defense. Our transition to Phillips’ 3-4 would be much uglier I think.
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
Dang you type fast. :)
And a lot of high draft picks make up our defense. I understand the transition could be hard, but the risk could be worth it. The Texans defense, with all that talent, was historically bad last year. This year they were arguably the best, even after their best defender got hurt. I would like to see what good coaching could do to this defense, regardless of scheme.
by flash_kiley on Jan 9, 2012 9:43 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Word.
I think the main difference between them and us is that they already had an outstanding linebacking corp. Two first round draft picks and three second round picks or something like that. Ridiculous talent was already there. Our LBs. Not so much. Although I agree that Clayborn could probably succeed.
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
Haha yeah our linebackers our bad.
Foster may play well at 3-4 ILB, and Clayborn would play OLB. So we need another ILB and OLB, which is still what we need if we stay at 4-3.
by flash_kiley on Jan 9, 2012 9:50 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
It's essentially a 4-3 under with one defensive end having his hand off the ground
The difference to what the Bucs do now is really not that big. It plays like a normal 4-3 in terms of responsibilities and required skillsets.
The Phillips 3-4 still has a 1-technique, a 3-technique, a 5-technique and a 7-technique
That’s what Price, McCoy, Bennett/Bowers and Clayborn play right now.
And I realize that Phillips' version of 3-4 is different
but I think if we shift all those defensive line picks around it could be ugly. What a waste of the last three drafts.
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
Not really.
The line is still focusing on getting to the quarterback, just from a different look.
by flash_kiley on Jan 9, 2012 9:39 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Our line focused on getting to the QB?
Because they weren’t successful in the system they were drafted for. Not really sure how you think they would be more successful in a scheme they aren’t ideally suited for and have never played in.
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
What I mean is they are still playing a 4-3 style, but from a 3-4 look with one or more linebackers blitzing.
That basically turns it into a 4-3.
by flash_kiley on Jan 9, 2012 9:45 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Why not give the Broncos OC an interview?
I really like how quickly he molded the playbook to fit Tebow. And I like his playcalling.
by flash_kiley on Jan 9, 2012 9:07 AM EST via Android app reply actions
Throw the ball ten yards and hope the receiver takes it to the house?
I’m kidding, kinda.
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
That is the playbook for Tebow, yes. :)
But I don’t see us running the spread option, either. I was meaning that he did a good job of adapting his offense to match his players, instead of trying to force his players to match his offense(which never works). He got Tebow to pass for more yards than any other quarterback had against Pittsburgh this year. He could do wonders with Freeman.
by flash_kiley on Jan 9, 2012 9:31 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Schottenheimer might make a lot of sense for us
I agree, however, that I’d only want to see Childress here as an OC.
With the 5th pick of the 2012 NFL draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select....
He could lure Favre out of retirement again to mentor Freeman!
-some guy I heard on the radio the other day
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
I can't stop laughing...hahaha
by flash_kiley on Jan 9, 2012 9:32 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
I'm really worried and scared about who they will bring in.
I’m not generally worried about having a retread, but there are certain retreads I would like to see come in and certain retreads I never want to see here. I think the lack of interviews or even mention of some college coaches bothers me too. Chip Kelly deserves a look, so does Brian Billick. But then again, how do we know they haven’t spoken to those guys? We don’t know, but I will worry until I know who the new boss is.
Where the heck is Keyser?
brian billick deserves an extensive look. find out if he wants to coach, if he does open up the checkbook
man, the more i think of it Dom deserves more or the same amount of blame that Morris does
I agree, Dom should have been let go.
It seems like he has had more to do with the lack of spending and bringing in the cheap players than anybody.
Where the heck is Keyser?
Dom dodged a bullet for sure...
but it may only buy him 1 more year. I think he sucks.
by Cracker Ball on Jan 9, 2012 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
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