Chiefs Gruden fired by Tampa Bay (NFLN) - Page 4

**OnTheWarpath15** · 05:47 PM

Per Sheffter, NFLN

I'll get a link as soon as one is available.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...s&confirm=true

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired coach Jon Gruden on Friday, as was first reported by NFL Network's Adam Schefter.
Jon Gruden.

General manager Bruce Allen was also dismissed. After the team collapsed following a 9-3 start and failed to make the playoffs, the organization decided to go in a different direction.

"We will be forever grateful to Jon for bringing us the Super Bowl title, and we thank Bruce for his contributions to our franchise," said Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer. "However, after careful consideration, we feel that this decision is in the best interest of our organization moving forward."

The Buccaneers were tied for first place in the NFC South heading into December, but finished with losses to Carolina and Atlanta on the road and San Diego and Oakland at home, where they had been 6-0. One more win would have landed a NFC wild-card berth.

The 9-7 record this season left Tampa out of the playoffs for the fourth time in six years.

Gruden went 60-57 in seven seasons as head coach of the Buccaneers, including the playoffs. He was the youngest coach to win a Super Bowl when he led Tampa Bay to a 48-21 win over the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII, his first season with the team.

Gruden was Tampa Bay's coach for seven years before being dismissed. Allen was general manager for the last five seasons.

Gruden's firing means that there will be 10 new head coaches next season, the most since the 2005-06 season.

Information from the Associated Press was included in this report

Jerm · 01-16-2009, 05:05 PM

I wonder if Tampa is worried about losing Dominik and will promote him?

**OnTheWarpath15** · 01-16-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I really wonder if Shanahan is going there. It seems like a sudden move to make without having something in mind.

They'll promote Raheem Morris to keep him from taking a job elsewhere.

**Buck** · 01-16-2009, 05:06 PM

A bit off topic, but do you think that if ND offered Gruden the HC job right now he would take it?

I think ND would turn its back on Weis in an instant to grab up Gruden.

**HemiEd** · 01-16-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SDChief

they fired thier GM too!! Get Carl and bring in Herm. Come on!

And have Tennessee hire Gunther as their DC, all is good.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-16-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I like Gruden a lot.

I don't like how he is on QBs. However, I think I'd like him a lot as the coach of this franchise.

His offensive philosophy is outdated, he's too much of a taskmaster, and can't deal with rookie mistakes. Say we had a team like the 97 Chiefs in the wing, I'd love him, but I don't think he's a good fit for a rebuilding team.

**The Franchise** · 01-16-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

A bit off topic, but do you think that if ND offered Gruden the HC job right now he would take it?

I think ND would turn its back on Weis in an instant to grab up Gruden.

That's a lot of ****ing money to pay to get rid of Weis and then hire Chucky.

**dirk digler** · 01-16-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

They'll promote Raheem Morris to keep him from taking a job elsewhere.

It would have to be either the Jets or the Chiefs since he couldn't move laterally.

Archie Bunker · 01-16-2009, 05:09 PM

Clark doesn't look so slow now does he?

5 or 6 week head start = Pioli

**SAUTO** · 01-16-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BuckinKaeding

n00b.

You don't even know what I am talking about.

WHY DONT YOU

?

blueballs · 01-16-2009, 05:11 PM

Gruden is the Krumrie of Head Coaches
all slap no sting

**The Bad Guy** · 01-16-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

His offensive philosophy is outdated, he's too much of a taskmaster, and can't deal with rookie mistakes. Say we had a team like the 97 Chiefs in the wing, I'd love him, but I don't think he's a good fit for a rebuilding team.

Good points.

I agree he's a miserable bag of suck on QBs and rookies.

EyePod · 01-16-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Wow.

How long before a "Hire Gruden" thread is started?

I WANT HIM!!! Him or Spags!!!!!

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-16-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Good points.

I agree he's a miserable bag of suck on QBs and rookies.

I think for him to further his career, he needs to go to work as an offensive coordinator/asst. head coach for someone like Andy Reid, Tom Coughlin, Bill Belichick and Jeff Fisher.

His teams lack consistency throughout the season (meaning the wheels come off in December) and he's freaking mental when it comes to QB play.

Crybaby Power · 01-16-2009, 05:16 PM

I love Gruden.

kstater · 01-16-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Crybaby Power

I love Gruden.

NTTAWWT

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OnTheWarpath15 MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2221115	Gruden fired by Tampa Bay (NFLN) Per Sheffter, NFLN I'll get a link as soon as one is available. http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...s&confirm=true The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired coach Jon Gruden on Friday, as was first reported by NFL Network's Adam Schefter. Jon Gruden. General manager Bruce Allen was also dismissed. After the team collapsed following a 9-3 start and failed to make the playoffs, the organization decided to go in a different direction. "We will be forever grateful to Jon for bringing us the Super Bowl title, and we thank Bruce for his contributions to our franchise," said Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer. "However, after careful consideration, we feel that this decision is in the best interest of our organization moving forward." The Buccaneers were tied for first place in the NFC South heading into December, but finished with losses to Carolina and Atlanta on the road and San Diego and Oakland at home, where they had been 6-0. One more win would have landed a NFC wild-card berth. The 9-7 record this season left Tampa out of the playoffs for the fourth time in six years. Gruden went 60-57 in seven seasons as head coach of the Buccaneers, including the playoffs. He was the youngest coach to win a Super Bowl when he led Tampa Bay to a 48-21 win over the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII, his first season with the team. Gruden was Tampa Bay's coach for seven years before being dismissed. Allen was general manager for the last five seasons. Gruden's firing means that there will be 10 new head coaches next season, the most since the 2005-06 season. Information from the Associated Press was included in this report Last edited by OnTheWarpath15; 01-16-2009 at 05:47 PM..
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