sven233 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Report: Bucs tell Morris and staff that they'll be back LINK Posted by Mike Florio on January 2, 2010 11:12 PM ET Our pal Warren McCarty of ESPN 1440 in Amarillo, who has a track record with us of tracking down good info, tells us that sources close to the action in Tampa say that coach Raheem Morris will be back for a second season. The development comes notwithstanding recent reports that the Buccaneers have reached out to former Steelers coach Bill Cowher. Per McCarty, Morris and his staff have been told that they'll be back for 2009. If the power-that-be in Tampa have told Morris and company the truth, this leaves Cowher with one fewer option for 2010. And with the Panthers also reportedly not in play (for now at least), Cowher might have a hard time finding a team that will pay him $10 million per year and give him the keys to the car. Buffalo remains an option, if Cowher would be given final say over personnel and if he'd get the price he wants. Chicago could be in play, too, if Cowher would be willing to let G.M. Jerry Angelo call the shots -- or if Angelo gets fired along with coach Lovie Smith. Tennessee could be an destination, if owner Bud Adams decides that it's time to replace the guy who has been on the job longer than any other NFL coach with the guy who had held that distinction before leaving the Steelers. Seattle is looking for a G.M., and the Seahawks could decide to fire Jim Mora and turn the operation over to Cowher, who would then hire a G.M. Then there's the possibility of a surprise, with a team like the Lions, the Giants, or the Jets cleaning house in the hopes of catching Cowher. The Cowboys could be interested, but only if owner/G.M. Jerry Jones would be willing to get out of the way and let Cowher call the shots. (And that's a Texas-sized "if".) Bottom line? Cowher might have waited a year too long to get back in, and he might have to wait a year longer in order to find the right fit. Or two years longer, if the NFL remains on course for a lockout in 2011. This is only a positive step if the Bills are indeed interested in Cowher. We just need to hope the feeling is mutual if that is the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 He wouldn't be given say over personel here, that is Nix's job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazie Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 He wouldn't be given say over personel here, that is Nix's job. I think he would hold sufficient sway over a 70 year old (and very bright and competant, so very useful) Nix to satifsfy him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 He wouldn't be given say over personel here, that is Nix's job. BUT......this could also be the reason for a non high profile hire GM. and the two have worked together in the past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 BUT......this could also be the reason for a non high profile hire GM. and the two have worked together in the past Where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I could be mistaking this for Modrak..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 mistaking what for modrak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 and yeah, the bucs aren't going to fire morris this year. It would be a terrible business move. That means they would be paying for 3 HCs at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Fox is going to be gone in Carolina. Cowher lives in NC. He will take it if its available. I want him Buffalo, I just don't see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Less competition for Cowher, I likes it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Whew! This is good news. What with their new $3M pirate ship... Link - Buccaneer Cove ...I was afraid they might be reaching out to Never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lintyfresh85 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hahaha. Leach would love coaching in Tampa. He'd probably move into the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Fox is going to be gone in Carolina. Cowher lives in NC. He will take it if its available. I want him Buffalo, I just don't see it. Dude, Fox isn't going anywhere, it's official. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingon Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 and yeah, the bucs aren't going to fire morris this year. It would be a terrible business move. That means they would be paying for 3 HCs at the same time. I dont think the Bucs are paying for Gruden anymore. Contract law states that you can get your damages for being fired, but you must take an equal or greater salary job. So if the Bills offered Gruden more than he was making in Tampa, he would be forced to take our offer, or take another team's offer... or Gruden would receive nothing. His ESPN contract likely comes something close to his coaching salary though, so he isn't losing much money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 <Emperor> Good. Goooooooooooooood. </Emperor> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Fox is going to be gone in Carolina. Cowher lives in NC. He will take it if its available. I want him Buffalo, I just don't see it. Dude, Fox isn't going anywhere, it's official. Yeah, the Panthers said they want him back. Fox might not want to come back, but if he didn't, the Panthers would refuse to pay his 2010 salary. I doubt Fox would want to have no job and no money in 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Yeah, the Panthers said they want him back. Fox might not want to come back, but if he didn't, the Panthers would refuse to pay his 2010 salary. I doubt Fox would want to have no job and no money in 2010. Exactly, plus they are finishing strong and will get a couple of major players back off of IR next season. Looks like the Panthers up and down trend will continue with next season being a playoff year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodnarb Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hey, good! That's one less team to worry about next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 mistaking what for modrak? Did Modrak and Cowher not work together in Pitt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortured Soul Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I dont think the Bucs are paying for Gruden anymore. Contract law states that you can get your damages for being fired, but you must take an equal or greater salary job. So if the Bills offered Gruden more than he was making in Tampa, he would be forced to take our offer, or take another team's offer... or Gruden would receive nothing. His ESPN contract likely comes something close to his coaching salary though, so he isn't losing much money. That's only a default term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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