The Harold Goodwin File
January 8th, 2019
Former Arizona OC Harold Goodwin.
With the hiring of Bruce Arians to succeed Dirk Koetter as Bucs coach seemingly imminent, Joe’s going to take a look at another former Arians coordinator who could find his way to the Bucs.
That would be Harold Goodwin, Arians’ offensive line coach and offensive coordinator with the Cardinals.
On face value, Goodwin doesn’t seem like an offensive coordinator. He’s been a line coach for his entire coaching career dating back to Eastern Michigan 20 years ago.
With Arians being such an offensive guy and there being no question who ran the Cardinals offense when Arians was in the desert, one has to wonder if Goodwin was a figurehead coordinator, sort of like what Bill Muir was for Chucky with the Bucs. No one doubted who called the plays despite Muir’s offensive coordinator title.
After Arians left the Cardinals and there was a coaching change in Phoenix, Goodwin, curiously, has been out of work. This makes Joe wonder if Goodwin was such a good coach, why would 32 teams not want his services or even a decent college program? Or was Goodwin just taking a paid year off?
It sure seems Arians is loyal as can be. Ever since he took over as offensive coordinator with the Steelers in 2007, Goodwin has been by Arians’ side including a one-year stop with the Colts in 2012.
Not knowing Arians’ plans, Joe would be happy if Arians kept current Bucs offensive coordinator Todd Monken (it sure seems like the two are kindred spirits when it comes to passing) and brought Goodwin on board to coach the offensive line.
Joe thinks it is safe to assume most Bucs fans would be OK if the Bucs try a different voice on the offensive line other than George Warhop.
January 8th, 2019 at 4:03 pm
“Joe thinks it is safe to assume most Bucs fans would be OK if the Bucs try a different voice on the offensive line other than George Warhop.”
A few weeks ago I was OK with the idea of hiring an actual pirate to run this team at this point.
So yeah I’m OK with trying a different voice on O-line lol.
January 8th, 2019 at 4:07 pm
I think it would be cool if we kept Monken
January 8th, 2019 at 4:07 pm
I think it would be cool if we kept Monken.
January 8th, 2019 at 4:08 pm
Time for the old pre-2018 blood to go. Warhop, Hoke, etc all need to be shown the door. I dont care if we become Arizona East, just bring in some new coaches and a different voice.
January 8th, 2019 at 4:08 pm
“Joe thinks it is safe to assume most Bucs fans would be OK if the Bucs try a different voice on the offensive line other than George Warhop.”
Amen to that Joe!
January 8th, 2019 at 4:08 pm
the current offensive line is a hot mess and has been for some years. We have overpaid a couple guys that didnt play up to their contract, as well as starting a guard that should be playing in the new american football league or whatever. We have a serious issue evaluating running backs and offensive linemen. I hope the new staff can get it right.
January 8th, 2019 at 4:08 pm
Can we just have better rb screens and more bunch formations please!
January 8th, 2019 at 4:09 pm
Great post, JOE. — I tend to agree that it would be great for Arians to keep Monken here as OC (if the Jets dont nab him), but yes absolutely bring in Goodwin as OL coach.
January 8th, 2019 at 4:10 pm
what about bowles?…heard he’s interviewing for the redskins DC job….
#REALISTKNOWSNOTHING!!!!…#KRISISTHEPICK!!!…GO BUCS!!!!
January 8th, 2019 at 4:14 pm
813
I like Kris Richard, but how exactly is he going to fix Jameis?
January 8th, 2019 at 4:15 pm
I have a bottle of Champagne ready to hear the announcement of a new offensive line coach. It’s as important as the HC.
January 8th, 2019 at 4:16 pm
Tampa should keep Monkens as the OC. That would be the perfect person to take over as the next head coach once this thing gets turned around and Bruce leaves bc he is up in age.
January 8th, 2019 at 4:19 pm
The icing on the cake is the coaches that BA will bring to his staff. There is a chance Kingsbury might get rid of Leftwich if he wants to run his own offense in AZ.
January 8th, 2019 at 4:19 pm
firstdown
by giving him a defense and run game…..
#REALISTKNOWSNOTHING!!!!…#KRISISTHEPICK!!!…GO BUCS!!!!
January 8th, 2019 at 4:19 pm
Lol why are people so enamored with Monken? His hands are on Jameis’s development (or lack thereof) just as much as Koetter
January 8th, 2019 at 4:22 pm
Hardly.
January 8th, 2019 at 4:24 pm
Agreed. Also keep Buckner
January 8th, 2019 at 4:25 pm
^ agreed on that one, JOE.
January 8th, 2019 at 4:27 pm
Warhop has had his ups and downs but overall we need more run blocking and whether that was Koetter’s lapse of reason Marpet moving to center was the end of our good running game. Why we cant get back to where we were when they were opening up huge holes for Doug Martin in Jameis’s first year I can only wonder. A new O-Line coach will be a breath of fresh air. Pound the rock!!
January 8th, 2019 at 4:28 pm
Of course we need Harold Goodwin, along with Bruce Arians, Byron Leftwich, Todd Bowles, Steve Wilks, and every other former Arizona coach we can get our hands on.
January 8th, 2019 at 4:36 pm
Oh, and btw, a new ST coordinator, please!
January 8th, 2019 at 4:51 pm
Monken wouldn’t be my first choice as OC, but he did a good job his first year helping Evans take control of the dropsy
January 8th, 2019 at 4:57 pm
lubby
great!!!
then we can be the tampa bay cardinals…..
#REALISTKNOWSNOTHING!!!!…#KRISISTHEPICK!!!…GO BUCS!!!!
January 8th, 2019 at 4:59 pm
Ruggyup puts his own name in the mix for Halftime Entertainment Coordinator, not reporting to the HC but right up there with him on the Table of Organization.
January 8th, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Lubby Smith Says:
Of course we need Harold Goodwin, along with Bruce Arians, Byron Leftwich, Todd Bowles, Steve Wilks, and every other former Arizona coach we can get our hands on.
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So will we be the Tampa Bay Cardinals? East coast AZ Cards? Bring back the creamsciscles but instead of Bucco Bruce put Arians on the helmet with that ridiculous hat of his.
January 8th, 2019 at 5:02 pm
Can we stop with the fix jameis stuff. Jameis fixed himself when he said f u dirk. Bench me for throwing picks then tell me to keep throwing it deep. Didn’t have a single forced throw after being named starter. Arians is here to bring Winston to the next level and fix the franchise not to “fix” Winston. Winston is fine. Being better is the goal
January 8th, 2019 at 5:04 pm
Nick2- because a man named Logan mankins retired and was placed by Caleb. We were better off trotting out four lineman. Atleast then the four guys would know nobody is blocking the left side d tackle
January 8th, 2019 at 5:05 pm
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January 8th, 2019 at 5:14 pm
Living in Cleveland for a spell. George Warhop wasn’t liked there by fans. He was a awful coach for a really bad Cleveland team. He comes to Tampa and proves he’s a trash coach.
THIS TEAM REALLY NEED TEACHERS OF TECHNIQUE. NEED MORE TEACHERS LIKE BRENTSON BUCKNER.
January 8th, 2019 at 5:18 pm
I’d take a paid year off, but that’s just me! Lol!
January 8th, 2019 at 5:18 pm
BA
January 8th, 2019 at 5:23 pm
I like the idea of grooming Monkens to take over but reality is if we succeed, everyone will be after him. He’s getting serious consideration as it is. Monken will be a good HC. He has the “my way or the highway” mentality that Koetter somewhat lacked when it came to reminding the players who was boss.
January 8th, 2019 at 5:23 pm
Here is why I’m concerned about this, BA has already said that he’s not going to call plays to avoid the stress. If Goodwin is the guy that would mean for the first time in his career as an OC he’ll have to call plays the entire season, and he hasn’t done that. Much rather prefer an experienced play caller as our OC as opposed to a wildcard.
January 8th, 2019 at 5:24 pm
Its reported as a done deal here in canada
January 8th, 2019 at 5:26 pm
It’s official boys and girls. Bruce Arians is our new head coach. Go Bucs !!!!!
January 8th, 2019 at 5:27 pm
Moniken is so overrated
All he did was copy and run Dirk Koetters offense
January 8th, 2019 at 5:28 pm
Arians is official!!
January 8th, 2019 at 5:28 pm
Done deal…good call Joes… 4 year…with Goodwin…leftwich…
Per Ian
January 8th, 2019 at 5:30 pm
Arians is official.
January 8th, 2019 at 5:30 pm
Apparently Arians has been signed. Waiting for it to update on jbf
January 8th, 2019 at 5:30 pm
looks like bruce is it….
playoffs in 2019 bruce….nothing less….
#REALISTKNOWSNOTHING!!!!…#KRISISTHEPICK!!!…GO BUCS!!!!
January 8th, 2019 at 5:31 pm
*2020
January 8th, 2019 at 5:33 pm
JOE, IAN RAPOPORT IS CONFIRMING THE DEAL HAS BEEN SIGNED! All the detractors like Stroud can go shove it, JBF is the most trusted source of Bucs news!
January 8th, 2019 at 5:35 pm
Arians in. Yeah baby
January 8th, 2019 at 5:36 pm
It’s official boys and girls. Bruce Arians is our new head coach. Go Bucs !!!!!!
January 8th, 2019 at 5:36 pm
We hired Bruce Arians!
January 8th, 2019 at 5:37 pm
It’s time!!!
January 8th, 2019 at 5:38 pm
Arians has been signed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 8th, 2019 at 5:39 pm
FINALIZING CONTRACT!!!!!!!!! GO BUCS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 8th, 2019 at 5:39 pm
Just hired Bruce Ariana!!
January 8th, 2019 at 5:40 pm
ABC News is reporting he has been signed
January 8th, 2019 at 5:42 pm
Joe it’s been confirmed by Ian Rapoport that Arians has signed his deal, and it’s still Tuesday so you were right on the money. BA in Tampa Bay!
January 8th, 2019 at 5:42 pm
It is now official. Bruce Arians has been hired by the Buccaneers according to Roto
January 8th, 2019 at 5:43 pm
Clyde Christensen as QB coach…. doesn’t get any better than that.
January 8th, 2019 at 5:44 pm
“Monkens Playcalling was the 1st 3 games the rest was all under Koetters schemes
no LOS slant/pick/rub plays
no motion
hardly no wheel routes and well designed rb screens
AND HARDLY NO SHORT, INTERMITANT, DEEP CROSSING PATTERNS
Klueless pass design was ancient and suked
Jamis Winston never QBed under the true playcalls and scheme from Monk”
Kobe Faker
January 8th, 2019 at 5:45 pm
Personally, I hope Monken stays.
January 8th, 2019 at 5:47 pm
any assist. coaches named with Arians?
January 8th, 2019 at 5:49 pm
Reading various reports, it looks like Arians is trying to get his old coaching band back together.
Todd Bowels please!
January 8th, 2019 at 5:55 pm
Bruce is our coach!
January 8th, 2019 at 5:56 pm
What’s up? None of my posts are showing.
January 8th, 2019 at 5:56 pm
Clyde Christensen is BACK !
January 8th, 2019 at 5:57 pm
Cmon Joe gwt wit it man bruce arains is a BUC!!!!!
January 8th, 2019 at 5:58 pm
NFL Network reporting that Bruce Arians gets a 4 year deal to coach Bucs!
January 8th, 2019 at 6:01 pm
According to pro football talk. Arians is signed for 4 years with a 5th year option. Bringing Goodwin as rungame coordinator offensive line. Byron leftwhich is coming as pass game coordinator. And clyde Christianson is coming as qb coach.
January 8th, 2019 at 6:02 pm
Arians i a BUC! HOPE THEY BRING BOWLES, KEEP BUCKNER, KEEP MONKEN TRASH EVERYONE ELSE!
January 8th, 2019 at 6:05 pm
Well, it’s up now at NFL.com.
tickrdr
January 8th, 2019 at 6:07 pm
Arians has been announced on NFL.com
January 8th, 2019 at 6:08 pm
Bruce Arians new head coach! 4 year deal.
January 8th, 2019 at 6:09 pm
It’s basically being reported as a done deal. I just hope we don’t see another Jeff Tedford scenario because I’m sofa king pumped to see what Arians can do here. As for George Warhop, please keep that man as far away as possible from One Buc. Any coach involved with special teams should be in Warhop’s plane trip out of here.
January 8th, 2019 at 6:15 pm
Times reporting Arians has been officially offered the job. FWIW.
January 8th, 2019 at 6:16 pm
It appears Kris is losing momentum in all the Head coaching races. He would be great as the d coordinator! Lot of young guys on board in defensive secondary would benefit immensely! It would also give the shot for the Bucs to grab Earl Thomas which would provide a great insertion of experience and talent on the field to also help the defensive backs get up to speed!
January 8th, 2019 at 6:18 pm
Woo hoo
January 8th, 2019 at 6:20 pm
Why is Joe Bucs Fan getting scooped by every other media outlet regarding BA’s 4-year deal?!
I can’t believe it.
January 8th, 2019 at 6:21 pm
Bucco Bruce Arians new Bucs HC now breaking news
Goodwin Running Game Coordinator
Leftwich Passing Game Coordinator
A blast from the past: Clyde Christiansen QB Coach
So Clyde will teach Jameis how to run up the middle as he did so often with Dunn and Alstott and Leftwich will teach Jameis how to shorten up his throwing motion.
OK, Leftwich low blow, but not sure why Christianson is still in NFL. Where’s Mike Shula when you need him?
January 8th, 2019 at 6:22 pm
I would like it if Monken and Buckner stuck around
January 8th, 2019 at 6:23 pm
Joe has shut down his site.
January 8th, 2019 at 6:29 pm
BA agreed to a 4 year deal according to NFL.com
January 8th, 2019 at 6:32 pm
Two earlier posts seem to be in moderation for me?
tickrdr
January 8th, 2019 at 6:36 pm
I don’t know why my messages haven’t been showing, am I blocked? All I’ve been doing is trying to show excitement over both BA as our HC and at Joe being right in calling this to be done by today.
January 8th, 2019 at 6:36 pm
Slow’sBucFsn
January 8th, 2019 at 6:37 pm
from the other day UPDATED: 3:05 p.m. – Yes, Joe reported yesterday afternoon on good authority that the Bucs plan to announce their new head coach no later than Tuesday. [read more]
What happen JOE? SMH
January 8th, 2019 at 6:47 pm
You heard it here first! No, wait…
January 8th, 2019 at 6:51 pm
Maybe now we’ll get safty from Houston Texans !! He’s an ex Arizona Cardinal and a free agent. Just saying cause we could use the help there
January 8th, 2019 at 8:33 pm
Seems to me Joe announced it last Friday so if you guys think he is behind you are wrong.
January 8th, 2019 at 10:13 pm
Fix oline + Kareem Hunt + Peyton Barber = Best one-two running game in the league.