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Didn't expect that one.
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Would take Shanny, like Lovie's approach in Chicago, just believe Shanny's systems fit our roster better.
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Pretty shocking development. Thought with Winston he'd last a few more years.
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It's not the worst year to be looking for a coach... I'm pretty excited considering what we've had in the past.
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Shanahan might be the best fit...he wanted Tannehill, he's a no nonsense dictator and things that do poorly in Washington tend to do well in Miami (like Jason Taylor).
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We should not hire Lovie. Tampa's getting a lot of crap for this move, but they made the right decision, imo. That team was horribly coached, especially on defense. They just have a franchise-type QB and a very very good OC.
I really doubt he'll get hired by another team...which would tell you all you need to know.dolphin25 likes this. -
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PFT is reporting TB fired him by phone. Stay classy Bucs. Also, good luck getting a Rooney Rule candidate to interview with Koetter sitting in Lovie's office. Is Art Shell available? Interesting how Lovie's hand selected GM will now be leading the coaching search to replace him.
Miami gets a lot of flack for the dysfunction, and rightfully so, but they seem to be headed in the right direction. However, TB, Cleveland, and SF are all in a close race for the top spot of dysfunction.Coral Reefer, P h i N s A N i T y, Pandarilla and 2 others like this. -
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I'm not sure Tannenbaum is the right guy to fix things, but at least there will be "one vision" for the first time since 2008. I'm more optimistic now than I've been for a long time with this team, but I understand why others will choose to be pessimistic instead. -
I thought Lovie Smith did a really poor job in Tampa. His defense was bad and was getting worse, and he also made some game management blunders. Believe they were also one of the most penalized teams, as well.
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There should be a coaching mega thread. And we need to find someone that is going to challenge Tannehill. He seems to respond well to that.
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This was a knee jerk reaction by the Bucs.
As someone mentioned they are more of a mess than The Fins are.
Dysfunctional franchise.
Guy gets 2 years to turn around a franchise that was left in disarray and one of the years he's dealing with grooming a rookie QB?
Idiots.
He should have at least one more year and probably 2 before a real assessment could be made.
I mean my God they gave Raheem Morris 3 years and he was clearly in over his head from day 1.dgfred likes this. -
It sure looks to me they are after Kelly on the sly. I mean... was Smith keeping the QB and the OC from each other? Why can't they still buddy up keeping him as HC? Team rebuild with a rookie mistake-prone QB and about 3 or 4 decent players on the D. Here Lovie... we give you 2 years. Dang. Must be terrible for a Defensive Coach to have his last 2 teams with little or no talent on the D. Poor dude.