Comments on: More Fuel For Sullivan Head Coach Possibilities

By: Capt. Jean Lafitte

Capt. Jean Lafitte — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 17:04:12 +0000

With the OC carousel that’s been going on in Tampa the last couple of years, it’s no wonder why Freeman has been slow to develop. It’s a good thing Freeman isn’t up for free agency until 2014, because if Sully leaves after this season, you can bet Freeman agent would be looking for a system that has some stability. Maybe even be Sully’s new QB where-ever he goes. In reality who could blame him. The guys had a different OC every year (even 2 in one year) since he started. If the Bucs are serious about winning, then they need to insure that they can keep their coaching staff intact beyond one season.

By: Pete Dutcher

Pete Dutcher — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 01:40:27 +0000

Bucpride Says:
November 30th, 2012 at 5:25 pm

Don’t see it happening this year. He may get a interview if the offensive performance equals big wins.

I agree 100%. First, Sully does not strike me as the kind of guy to bail on his team after only a year. Second, he just doesn’t have enough OC experience yet. Not after this year.

I think teams would want to see consistency first, at least 2 years.

By: Bucpride

Bucpride — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:25:46 +0000

Don’t see it happening this year. He may get a interview if the offensive performance equals big wins. But how many interviews has Kevin Gilbride (Giants Offensive Coordinator) got after winning 2 rings recently?

By: stimpy

stimpy — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:00:15 +0000

Is he under a one year contract? I would hate for him to leave. We could tel that Josh struggled in the bengining of this new O. For him to leave and us starting all over again would really suck for Freeman’s and the O growth.

Another setback would really hurt this team. We are making such great progress on O.

By: andres

andres — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:37:51 +0000

wait isn’t this guy under contract? If he left after one year then good riddance. I say finish what you started then bail. Leaving would be so wrong to Josh the team and the organization.

By: IdahoBucsfan

IdahoBucsfan — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:46:51 +0000

Phil, if you were as positive as you must think you are,. you would not have worried about my concern. Hey,. I stick by my post! GO BUCS!

By: Phil

Phil — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:23:38 +0000

@IdahoBucsFan – Why so negative? Maybe Joe playing this up gets the Glazers to lock this guy up with more money. Stop being so negative. If the Bucs want to keep Sullivan, there’s a way to do that, it’s called $$$$$

By: thegregwitul

thegregwitul — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:50:37 +0000

If the Bucs finish strong I think Sullivan will likely interview for a team or two, just like Rob Chudzinski of the Panthers did last offseason. I hope we do finish strong and get at least one more good year from Sullivan. I can’t stomach the thought of Josh Freeman going from one OC to the next year after year like Jason Campbell and Alex Smith used to do. It stunts the growth and development of any QB when you change OC’s every offseason. Fingers crossed for at least a few seasons of Sullivan and this dynamic offense.

By: IdahoBucsfan

IdahoBucsfan — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:20:58 +0000

I’d rather not see you play this up just so you can say “I told you so”! Looks like an intentional distraction to me! Lets focus on the next game, and do all we can to HELP our team and try not to hurt them with distractions. I still remember losing a Great coach because the team quit on him when they found out that they were losing their defensive coordinator. Lets not help make history repeat it’s self!

By: SeanyMac in SC

SeanyMac in SC — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:11:28 +0000

Sully has done a great job with the team and I would hate to see him go. From all the interviews I have seen of him, he is a very good communicator and he seems to get good results from his players.

I agree with some of the past comments on this topic that I think most teams would want to see a little bigger body of work before giving him a HC gig. Let him get some “statement” wins first and then he becomes even more popular. There may be a team of two desperate enough to give him a shot however. KC and SD come to mind. Wouldn’t it suck if he went to the stinking panthers!

By: Bucfan66

Bucfan66 — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:54:07 +0000

Smith just wants Sullivan out of the division! He’s scared of what our offense will become after another year of Freeman learning under Sully!

By: Bucs4life

Bucs4life — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:25:54 +0000

Can’t disagree. I’ve been thinking that might be an issue from the day we even hired him (pretty wishful thinking on my part). His resume is fantastic and I’m sure he comes off great in an interview, but I don’t think his body of work as an O-Coordinator will be long enough to warrant a hiring. Look at Chudzinski from Carolina last year; he was lauded as some sort of genius and QB guru, but he’s at serious risk of losing his job in a few weeks. I’m confident we’ll have Sully for at least one more season.