Greg Schiano to hire at least three Rutgers assistants per report

by Sander on Feb 7, 2012 2:00 PM EST in News

According to Alex Marvez of Fox Sports, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will hire three Rutgers assistants to their coaching staff. Those three assistants are Bob Fraser who will join the staff as a linebackers coach, Brian Agelichio who will be the tight ends coach and Jeff Hafley who will be the assistant defensive backs coach.

Bob Fraser was Schiano's defensive coordinator at Rutgers in the final three seasons of Schiano's reign. Fraser has a background as a linebackers coach, but has never coached in the NFL according to his Rutgers profile. Fraser was the coordinator for some excellent defenses at Rutgers.

Brian Angelichio was the tight ends coach at Rutgers this past season, after serving in the same capacity for the PIttsburgh Panthers for five seasons. Jeff Hafley was a first-year secondary coach at Rutgers but will be taking a step back in Tampa, just like Bob Fraser.

The fact that the Bucs are assembling a staff of assistant coaches likely means they're very close to signing coordinators, as those coordinators must be capable of working with the hired assistants.

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from an RU fan:

hafley: excellent recruiter, not so good coach

angelichio is a very good offensive mind and will one day be an OC somewhere

fraser’s official title at RU was DC but everyone knows greg called the plays. no one’s quite sure how good of a coach he is.

by xxdxpxx on Feb 7, 2012 2:38 PM EST reply actions

Thanks for the insight

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by Sander on Feb 7, 2012 2:54 PM EST up reply actions

thank you

for you info.

by Gobucsgo on Feb 7, 2012 3:42 PM EST up reply actions

No issue here..

I don’t mind him bringing coaches that he’s comfortable with, and who know he’s the boss. Cohesion within a coaching staff can be just as important to a winning organization as the players, so I’m okay with the hires, especially since Rutgers’ defense has been pretty solid with these guys running it. Now let’s just see how they handle NFLers.

by mvermulm on Feb 7, 2012 2:42 PM EST reply actions

i am not liking this

We need coaches who have good exp. in NFL. Our guys lost respect for coach’s last year, I really feel we need a big name coordinator or we could be in for a repeat of last year.

by mlowebucs on Feb 7, 2012 2:55 PM EST reply actions

Yay... coaches?

“Oh no… we suck again”

by Cracker Ball on Feb 7, 2012 3:07 PM EST reply actions

Pretty much my sentinment.

We’ll take anyone that can read a playbook at this point.

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by jMagic09 on Feb 7, 2012 3:18 PM EST up reply actions

Or can they?

East Coast Fan

by Bucfan on Feb 7, 2012 8:15 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

The 2012 Tampa Bay Scarlet Knights

Love Buccaneers - Hate Glazer

by Bucs on Feb 7, 2012 3:31 PM EST reply actions

Pathetic they couldn't even consistently beat Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, WVU, Syracuse and UConn

how in the world is this staff going to stop Cam, Brees, and Matty Slice? I want to support Schiano, but come on really?

Good luck Rah. Bring us Mo Claiborne and replace Geno, Quincy, and Sean Jones!

by freeman05 on Feb 7, 2012 3:33 PM EST up reply actions

they're not

by akbrown15 on Feb 7, 2012 3:35 PM EST up reply actions

So assuming we finish 3-13 we might be able to look into Matt Barkley

this is the only positive I see out the Schiano hire.

Good luck Rah. Bring us Mo Claiborne and replace Geno, Quincy, and Sean Jones!

by freeman05 on Feb 7, 2012 3:37 PM EST up reply actions

a profound statement

coming from someone with “freeman” as their name.

by akbrown15 on Feb 7, 2012 4:04 PM EST up reply actions

Yes it is I started my account before his rookie season

and would love to see him succeed. Problem is that once his rookie deal expires I’m not so sure we would be best off resigning him long term or looking at Barkley or Jones instead.

Good luck Rah. Bring us Mo Claiborne and replace Geno, Quincy, and Sean Jones!

by freeman05 on Feb 7, 2012 4:24 PM EST up reply actions

Barkley?

…maybe…that guy has a gleem in his eye and just wants to win… Jones? not so much… in my opinion.

by akbrown15 on Feb 7, 2012 4:25 PM EST up reply actions

I'd prefer Barkley over Jones also but I didn't put too much thought into my comment.

Just rattling off two of the better quarterbacks going into next years draft.

Good luck Rah. Bring us Mo Claiborne and replace Geno, Quincy, and Sean Jones!

by freeman05 on Feb 7, 2012 4:28 PM EST up reply actions

I'm not a fan of either program

And when I think QB & USC I think Matt Leinhart or even worse Mark “I Can’t Stand The Rain” Sanchez, two jokes with no punchline.

by GoBuxGo on Feb 7, 2012 4:38 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

My thoughts exactly.

by NewLogic on Feb 7, 2012 6:18 PM EST up reply actions

Okay, if Freeman has a bad year as go after

Denard Robinson. His pass game is improving and he will put butts in seats.

by flash_kiley on Feb 7, 2012 7:01 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

Dennard goes pro he's gonna get the

Charlie Ward treatment, I hope he’s got a jumpshot

by GoBuxGo on Feb 7, 2012 7:13 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

too small to be effective in the NFL

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by putupyourDUKES on Feb 7, 2012 7:28 PM EST up reply actions

I also fear he will wear out at some point.

by NewLogic on Feb 7, 2012 7:30 PM EST up reply actions

arm is semi-weak as well

by GoBuxGo on Feb 7, 2012 7:51 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

Winning puts butts in seats

Denard Robinson is Josh Cribbs, not RG3.

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by Sander on Feb 7, 2012 7:33 PM EST up reply actions

I was just going to say that. He will be a receiver or special teams guy in the NFL

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by Bucs on Feb 7, 2012 7:37 PM EST up reply actions

I could care less about a players ability to put butts in the seats.

I want players who put W’s in the win column.

East Coast Fan

by Bucfan on Feb 7, 2012 8:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

This

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by Sander on Feb 8, 2012 6:05 AM EST up reply actions

Couldn't*

sorry to be a grammar nazi, but I can’t stand it when people say “I could care less”

We want the ball, and we're gonna score!

by anthonyh60 on Feb 9, 2012 4:14 PM EST up reply actions

but... maybe he could.

I personally couldn’t, but I believe he could.

by Cracker Ball on Feb 9, 2012 5:27 PM EST up reply actions

laughable.

by akbrown15 on Feb 7, 2012 10:51 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah I pretty much agree. He is fun to watch, but probably not an NFL quarterback. Just wanted to guage everyone else's point of view.

by flash_kiley on Feb 7, 2012 10:53 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

Hey... did somebody just say "Gleem"?

wah… *sob

by Cracker Ball on Feb 9, 2012 10:50 AM EST up reply actions

I'm ok with this

as most coaches practive nepotism. I just hope we get someone really special at OC to revitalize out offense. we have the (talented) students, we just need the teacher.

by Gobucsgo on Feb 7, 2012 3:43 PM EST up reply actions

lmfao

same colors too primarliy

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by dcbucsfan on Feb 7, 2012 4:55 PM EST up reply actions

No Experience

Where are the NFL coaches when you need them he bringing all of Rutgers with him at least hire someone who has done something in the NFL Schiano

I Maybe Wrong But I Doubt It

by DeLaNegro on Feb 7, 2012 3:32 PM EST reply actions

Madness

I’ll take whomever Schiano’s willing to bring in to develop this team. NFL experience or not all his staff candidates named thus far have more football experience than our last HC.

by GoBuxGo on Feb 7, 2012 3:53 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions

Setting the bar amazingly low

by Cracker Ball on Feb 9, 2012 10:50 AM EST up reply actions

dispite the chalenge findin coaches...

I’m still optimistic. I think this year was about as bad as it can get. We struggled in the 4 wins we managed to get yet we could’ve just as easily went 1-15 or 2-14. I think with a few “key” additions via FA and another good draft class well be fine. I always thought Shiano was a good coach I think he’ll do fine; I’m still hoping for Davis or Levett to emerge as our DC. I’d consider this season a win if we got back to .500 this year.

by ctd1977 on Feb 7, 2012 3:55 PM EST via mobile reply actions

I actually believe it COULD get worse...

when can we start the Mock Drafts for 2013?

Just allow me to check my Mayan calander for openings…

by Cracker Ball on Feb 9, 2012 10:53 AM EST up reply actions

So can we start a petition begging the Glazer boys

to please sell the team and focus on kick ball. Clearly the three stooges and Marky boy are in over their heads running an NFL franchise. This team is simply a pocket liner for the Glazers, winning isn’t important profits are.

Good luck Rah. Bring us Mo Claiborne and replace Geno, Quincy, and Sean Jones!

by freeman05 on Feb 7, 2012 4:03 PM EST reply actions

I think they should invest in a lingerie team

Money makers all over the field just shaking and looking mighty fine

by GoBuxGo on Feb 7, 2012 4:05 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions

Would've been more entertaining than the home games last year...

It’s sad when opposing teams fan outnumber you at Ray Jay.

Good luck Rah. Bring us Mo Claiborne and replace Geno, Quincy, and Sean Jones!

by freeman05 on Feb 7, 2012 4:11 PM EST up reply actions

Thats really one of the Glazer's

in the whitie tidies shoving it in our face…. even on the blog they find ways to give it to us.

by BucfaninAZ on Feb 7, 2012 4:23 PM EST up reply actions

Yes us Buc fans should be so proud that our favorite squad is owned by...

The Glazer boys and ran by Marky Mark Dominik the best GM in the business.

Good luck Rah. Bring us Mo Claiborne and replace Geno, Quincy, and Sean Jones!

by freeman05 on Feb 7, 2012 4:25 PM EST up reply actions

I think it is safe to say, that the glazers have worn out their welcome and should just take there millions and dissappear...

East Coast Fan

by Bucfan on Feb 7, 2012 9:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

A lot more money than that.

by NewLogic on Feb 7, 2012 9:46 PM EST up reply actions

I agree; new ownership would be nice...

However sadly, I don’t see these clowns ever selling this team; this is their cash cow. These guys literally have short arms and deep pockets; their reluctance to spent money has hurt this franchise greatly. As fans we’re all totally screwed; these guys make money/profit no matter what; regardless of attendance/ticket sells/blackouts/etc. So, with that said they have absolutely no incentive to put/keep a winning product on the field. The Glazers have proven over and over again that winning isn’t top priority here; We have without a doubt “THE” worst ownership in the NFL bar none.

by ctd1977 on Feb 7, 2012 4:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Yeah such a shame that TV revenue contract rewards everyone...

I’ll be surprised if we’re on any primetime games but regardless the Glazers have no incentive to sell which means we as Buc fans are screwed. Hopefully in a few years when their forced to spend they will sell.

Good luck Rah. Bring us Mo Claiborne and replace Geno, Quincy, and Sean Jones!

by freeman05 on Feb 7, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions

this

However sadly, I don’t see these clowns ever selling this team; this is their cash cow.

It’s almost impossible to lose money with an NFL franchcise, no matter how many butts are in the seats.

by akbrown15 on Feb 7, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions

The NFL is actually considering putting every team on at least once during prime time.

Not sure that we could even sell out that game now.

East Coast Fan

by Bucfan on Feb 7, 2012 9:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

i am very concerned.

ughh i just hope he doesnt draft all rutgers players lol

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by dcbucsfan on Feb 7, 2012 4:57 PM EST reply actions

they got hired

mostly as position coaches and looks like they got demoted, something big may be in the works in terms of OC/DC which I am betting they alreay have and just haven’t announced yet.

by Gobucsgo on Feb 7, 2012 5:57 PM EST up reply actions

If I was a OC or DC I can promise you I would want to be in the loop on hiring assistants

by 37champs on Feb 7, 2012 6:01 PM EST up reply actions

I'm alright with this for position coaches

He’s going to need some people he’s familiar with. I just hope we don’t whiff on OC/DC.

by aakks on Feb 7, 2012 7:24 PM EST reply actions

Bob Fraser as LB coach

With blitz packages working with Watson could be exciting. His input on getting the right ILB and moving Foster to an outside position could do wonders. Maybe he can find all that potential in Quincy which has yet to appear. Getting them all to tackle would be nice.

by Chengdu Buc on Feb 7, 2012 11:10 PM EST up reply actions