Report: Bill Sheridan is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers new defensive coordinator
by Sander on Feb 17, 2012 3:05 PM EST
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PrintAccording to the Lantern, an Ohio State University newspaper, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired OSU defensive backs coach Bill Sheridan as their new defensive coordinator. Bill Sheridan was hired as Ohio State's secondary coach this year, after being the Miami Dolphins' linebackers coach for two seasons. His most extensive NFL experience came with the New York Giants when he served as their linebackers coach from 2005 through 2008, and as their defensive coordinator for one season in 2009.
Sheridan was fired by the Giants after the 2009 season, after the team lost 8 of their last 11 games and allowed 40 points in a franchise record five games. The Giants ranked 30th in the league in points allowed that season. Sheridan did run a one-gap 4-3 defense, so there will be no major schematic changes for the Bucs' defense. Greg Schiano and Butch Davis are both expected to put their stamp on the defense, so it's unclear how big of an impact Sheridan will have on the team's defense.
With the hiring of Mike Sullivan as offensive coordinator late last week the Bucs have now filled the most important positions on their coaching staff. It's not entirely clear which position coaches have and haven't been hired, but a special teams coach and offensive line coach are two prominent positions that still appear to be open.
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40 points in 5 games
is only 8 points a game. How bad is that?
We want the ball, and we're gonna score!
No Buddy
40 Points Ah Game Literally .
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 17, 2012 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
Can't say I'm excited or disappointed in this hiring because I really don't know much about the guy.
Considering that our head coach is going to run the show, I wouldn’t worry too much.
Love Buccaneers - Hate Glazer
Its Kinda a Wildcard right now
He has alot of experience and the 1 year he was DC with giants was kinda tough injuries in there front 7 and no talent in the secondary…But I can say this Between Butch Davis,Bill Sheridan,and Greg Schiano thats about 60 years of Defensive coaching experience thats exciting to me.If We can’t be good on defense with all this wisdom then nothing will help us.But I think this will turn into something Big for Bill.
by DrummaBoi561 on Feb 17, 2012 3:54 PM EST up reply actions
Well at least Butch Davis is here.
Cause it sure seems like it’s gonna be his defense with Sullivan running it.
"Put a jersey on!!!" Warren Sapp
Collective Effort
I can see Butch and Sheridan working together to shape this defense, it’s about damn time. When do we get a PC?
by GoBuxGo on Feb 17, 2012 3:31 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Terrible hire he was terrible with the Giants I would know I live in NY argh why we do this to ourselves
I Maybe Wrong But I Doubt It
The way I see it,
The talent pool for d-coords was pretty thin after we hired Schiano. Plus, it’s not like Sheridan can coach our defense WORSE than we were last year. I mean, we gave up the most points in the NFL. ANY improvement would be nice at that point.
I believe 2011 was the worst defense in Tampa Bay's history
I think Sheridan’s primary role will be playcalling and cordinateing with position coaches. With his experiance he might be pretty good at reading the oponents offenses. Which is a big part of playcalling.
Adam Schefter reports
The Bucs are also expected to hire Miami pass rushing coach Bryan Cox as defensive assistant coach. Does not report whether Cox will be a position coach or an assistant to new defensive coordinator Sheridan.
Wtf
What the hell is a defensive assistant coach? And who says the Glazers are cheap. lol
I'm not quite sure
but I assume he may come in as a pass rush specialist and possibly as an assistant defensive coordinator.
True, though
Assistant coach can be used to describe a position coach. He could be a pass rush specialist similar to Millard from last year, or he could help Sheridan coordinate the rush defense. If it is the latter, it would seem that Tampa isn’t comfortable with Sheridan running the defense on his own, which makes me ask why he was hired if that is the case.
Outside of Sullivan
I would rather have a bunch of assistants than anything, Sullivan looks promising hopefully he could be the interim HC if Schiano is a bust, Sherdian is basically Raheem Morris 2.0 except on defense, so Butch Davis your job just increased 10 fold buddy
I Maybe Wrong But I Doubt It
So he goes from fired after a lousy job as an NFL coordinator
to the DBs coach in college, to back to the NFL as a coordinator gig. Wow. What a joke. This is embarrassing.
Rick Stroud reports
Former Jets and Dolphins LB Bryan Cox has been hired as a defensive assistant for the Bucs, the Times has confirmed.
https://twitter.com/#!/NFLSTROUD
Vomit, puke, retch etc.
40 points a game, 30th in the nfl. sounds like the guy we just got rid of!!!!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Feb 17, 2012 3:56 PM EST reply actions
Ohio State is one of the worst college programs.
and now we have their CB coach? Good thing he is just following marching orders from BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTCH.
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You should look at the film for when he "coordinated" the Giants D
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Which is fine
Until Sheridan proves them wrong, which he hopefully will. Don’t forget Shiano and Davis still will have their hands in this.
I hope you have Togo or Graham on your fantasy team cause when they play us, gonna be 60+ points
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Didn't John McKay say something like that once?
by Cracker Ball on Feb 17, 2012 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
yes
That’s a direct quote actually.
by Bucsfan123 on Feb 17, 2012 11:47 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
we havent had a real coach since dungy
we had a good o-coordinator one year after dungy left that got lucky.
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by putupyourDUKES on Feb 17, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
One of the worst college programs in the country?
Ohio State? Please explain.
by Mattw313 on Feb 17, 2012 7:26 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
LMFAO He turned a top 5 defense into a bottom 3 defense. Don’t know what he’s going to do with a team that set an NFL record for most missed tackles.
bahahababhahahahaaha
What is Tampa doing down there.
I hope your defensive ends can cover wide receivers.
Adrian Clayborn on Darren Sproles. Go go go!
Cover 0 defense.
No one wants to work for Greg. all the rumors of him in college are showing true in the Pros, and I’m finding it hysterical. He’ll be fired in 2 years and odds are end up at PSU
2 minute drill? Justin Tuck man covering Antonio Gates
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I hear and read the criticism.
I will give these people a break and chance to prove themselves before I begin the trashing. I hope it doesnt come to that though. Between schiano and davis, hopefully there footprint will see us results on D instead of on Sheridans ass…i do like our OC though…..
Go BUCS!!!!
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by Bucfan on Feb 17, 2012 4:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
This is how people talk about Bill Sheridan
Hopefully with Butch involved he can turn our team around.
I wonder how long it took to make that thing...
by Cracker Ball on Feb 18, 2012 9:23 AM EST up reply actions
Longer than it takes to go outside and meet a woman.
Longer than it takes to cultivate a social life.
Longer than… You get the idea…
Am I going MAD, or did the word "think" escape your lips?
Give The Guys A Chance ......
Its all about fits, schemes , & roles .
Some people dont have sucess till they find the rite place with the rite chemistry .
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 17, 2012 4:47 PM EST reply actions
Butch Davis Said It Best ...
He is getting guys he know .
Guys who have some similar mindsets .
They tryna create a coaching staff , Not just a coach’s who wanna run one side of the ball by they self .
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 17, 2012 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
preachITbrotha
WOULD HAVE WOULD HAVE
If you lived closer I would have kicked the snot out of you by now
Matt Moore. That is all.
by joeybw
Not excited about the hire but will give it a chance
Give him a chance. With Davis and Schiano putting their input in as well I think it will be ok. Hopefully he learned from that season with the Giants. Also if you noticed all the hires have something in common. All of them are no nonsense guys who demand respect and discipline. I think the coaching staff as whole is coming together nicely.
anybody ever think
Bud Foster ever thought about?
Naw
Bud Foster Gonna Die At V-Tech .
He Joe Pa As A Coordinator To Them .
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 17, 2012 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
LIL BEAMER
I figure little beamer will have his job in the next year or so only 1 year left on contract and so much hype about lil beamer recuriting and future
No he's not Bud Carson but...
1 Year on the job isnt a very good sample size, unless your working on an assembly line. The real question is what he learned from the exp. and if Schiano and Davis can improve him.
We’ll see, still need OL Coach, QB Coach and Special Teams coordinator.
You Gotta Look At It ........
He Good Some Good Jobs So The Potenial Is There He Knows Or Has Something That Coaches ike About Him .
The key is what you & i said it gotta be the place , fit , scheme ,or role , As well as putting all his failures toghether .
by RIP SEAN TAYLOR 21 on Feb 17, 2012 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed
Even though they gave up atleast 40 points in 5 games total defense they still ranked 13th even with all the injuries.I think With Favis,Schiano and Sheridan working "together"they will create a physical all four quarters defense.
by DrummaBoi561 on Feb 17, 2012 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
i think all these guys look mean like my dad
i bet their deff guna be dicaplined, look shiano, butch davis sheridan, thay all look
alike, and mean, and now brian cox. im actually getting excited to see what happens
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