It was an ugly and disappointing season in Tampa Bay, where the Buccaneers got off to a slow start and then completely collapsed, largely throwing in the towels late in the year.
But the cupboard is not completely bare. With Josh Freeman and several skill position players to build around on offense, this team could rebound in 2012 with the right new coach and some defensive pieces.
Patrik Nohe, lead writer and editor for The Pewter Plank blog, joined us to share his thoughts on how Tampa can return to competitiveness next season.
Zoneblitz: Was firing Raheem Morris the right move one season after nearly making the playoffs and earning consideration for being coach of the year?
Patrik Nohe: Yes. Morris was a very likable guy and a great interview but unfortunately he lost the team. When you lose ten straight and cease being competitive the writing is on the wall. The Bucs did Morris few favors, handing him the league’s youngest roster for two years running and letting the major...
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PLAYERS:
Josh Freeman,
Raheem Morris,
Mike Williams,
LeGarrette Blount,
Aqib Talib,
Albert Haynesworth,
Ronde Barber,
Morris Claiborne,
Robert Griffith
TEAMS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, LSU Tigers
TEAMS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, LSU Tigers
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