Comments on: THE PESSIMIST: Raheem Needs One More

By: The White Tiger

The White Tiger — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 05:57:35 +0000

This is too rich, why don’t you guys take your own advice…give the coach a chance…

It is a fact that Coach Morris has the youngest team in the NFL…it is also a fact that he has the lowest payroll in the NFL.

It is another fact that, for all of their accomplishments – the Bucs also have one of the worst attendance records in the league.

Those are the costs of firing a coach and blowing up the the roster. It was that which folks like me warned. It takes time to re-build a team. It takes patience, which always seems to be in shorter supply than the endurance of those calling for the head of the previous coach.

The good thing about this transition is we have begun to win with such a young team. We don’t have the depth yet, nor the experience to be where we are – yet we are here. This is ahead of schedule.

Don’t let the rabble rousers steal your unexpected happiness! Enjoy this time – Raheem is a good coach and these are great young players. If we lose the rest of them – we’ve proven to have one heck of a team and one definitely worth watching – now, if we win 2 out of the 3 and

By: McBuc

McBuc — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:56:36 +0000

OAR…You are right, and you are showing why the model that the Bucs are trying to put in place works. The Pats have been doing it since Bill arrived. I hope Morris becomes a coach of the same calliber, remember Bill had to leave the HC job for a few years and return to DC duty before becoming the great head coach that he is…of course his Cleveland days were really bad.

Thomas 2.1 is actually right, with the exception of always being such an arse about what he has to say. Well, if there was not the threat of a lock out. If they think there may not be football next year, and Gruden has not taken a coaching job, there is no way Morris is gone. If he wins one or two more games he would be staying no matter what, and I am sure he will. The thing that good ole Thomas 2.1, Eric, and Buc You need to get used to is that orris is here to stay.

By: Thomas 2.1

Thomas 2.1 — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 22:05:08 +0000

Read the article you idiots: The premise is that IF Rah loses out he should be let go.

How can anyone disagree with that? Starting 7-3 with a big lead for a playoff position only to lose the last 6, that would be an epic collapse. That would make Rah 10-22 with zero momentum.

He needs at least 1 win to keep his job. Yes, he will get that and I think he will get two – Washington and either Detriot or Seattle, but if I am wrong – Adios and Good Riddance!

By: oar

oar — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:34:07 +0000

sensiblebuc,
“Their entire offense is the essentially the same as last year”
Don’t think so. You can look it up. Laurence Maroney, Sammy Morris and Kevin Faulk have given way to BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Danny Woodhead in the backfield. (Morris is still on the team but averages one carry per game.) At tight end, Ben Watson, Kyle Brady and Dave Thomas are gone from 2007; Alge Crumpler, Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski are in. At wide receiver, Welker, Randy Moss, Donte Stallworth and Jabar Gaffney were the go-to guys three years ago, and it’s Welker, Deion Branch and Brandon Tate now.
Three things haven’t changed much — Tom Brady, the overriding influence of Belichick and the offensive line. The unit has lost starters Nick Kaczur and Stephen Neal to injury this year, and Logan Mankins missed two-thirds of the season in a contract dispute.

Look, I’m not saying he should be. But, again re-read my post about making the list and comparison to why then is Manning and Indy struggling? They’re situation is about the same as Patriots.
Also, what is your definition of coach-of-the-year? There is more to it, than who got the most of thier lesser/non-star players!

By: No koolaid

No koolaid — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:58:25 +0000

First off, Raheem underperformed horribly last year. We should not have gone 3-13 with the team that we had. The only reason he looks good this year is because he managed to set expectations artificially low. Second, McCarthy in Green Bay is doing more with less. They have something like 13 starters on IR right now, and about 10 of them were already out before week 6.

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:39:11 +0000

Sensiblebuc:

1) As Stephen Holder said earlier in the year, what top-5-in-the league talent do we have at each position? Talib, K2 aaaannnd…

Joe thinks you are confusing Holder with Anwar Richardson.

By: Sensiblebuc

Sensiblebuc — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:31:23 +0000

@ oar & Derf

I’ve got three questions for you:

1) As Stephen Holder said earlier in the year, what top-5-in-the league talent do we have at each position? Talib, K2 aaaannnd…

2) The corollary to that question is, Who do the Pats have? Their entire offense is the essentially the same as last year save Randy Moss (Brady, Mankins, Welker, The Law Firm, etc. are all VERY good PROVEN talent) and they have a young ascending and HEALTHY defense. Mayo is the leading tackler in the NFL. Vince Wilfork is arguably the top nose in the League.

3) If you judge the COY on who has done more with less, Rah wins hands down right now. If we go 9-7 or better he wins hands down. If we do worse than that the Bellichick will have my vote.

By: oar

oar — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:47:40 +0000

No prob! You know what they say? Great minds think alike!

By: derf

derf — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:32:01 +0000

Thanks for making my point for me oar.

By: oar

oar — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:22:51 +0000

MVPFREEMAN,
“Bilichik???? Is that a joke. two words for you buddy. TOM-BRADY.”
I don’t know, the Patriots are totally different at every offsensive position except Tom Brady, Wes Welker, and the o-line. As well as they’re playing, I would have to say coaching is invloved in there somewhere! Maybe not coach of the year, but at least should make the short list.
My point is, look at Indy. They still have Manning, but thier offense is almost totally different or are on IR than last year and they seem to be faltering.

By: bucfanlostiniowa

bucfanlostiniowa — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:46:44 +0000

BigMacAttack which Glazer brother are you? You said there is “no way I’m getting rid of Raheem”.LOL

By: BigMacAttack

BigMacAttack — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:31:24 +0000

I don’t care if the Bucs do finish 0-6, no way I’m getting rid of Raheem or Dominick. They have both improved dramatically and show just what they are capable of in the future. They need one more good draft and a couple good free agent signings and they should be golden. I don’t agree with every call Raheem makes and frankly he has been a little to conservative lately against good teams, but he learns from hs mistakes and corrects them. I can’t blame the injuries on Rah, and I give him my vote of confidence, just like the end of last season when he turned it around. I want to see more of this Coach and his team. If next season is a bust, then it may be time to make a move, but no way I’d pull the rug out from under Raheem this year. Sorry, I just can’t do it. Screw Bill Cowher.