Coaching Candidates/Interviews

[3rd String Kicker]

----- 2nd Interview ------

Mike Sherman (Former Packers HC)
Interview Conducted in Tampa, 1/4/2012
2nd Interview Conducted at an undisclosed location, 1/25/2012
Per Tom Kurun, "As of this writing, the Bucs are interviewing Mike Sherman for a second time for the Bucs head coaching job." (1/25/2012)
http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/sports/sports_blogs_local/mike-sherman-only-known-candidate-to-be-invited-for-another-talk-with-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers





----- Confirmed ------

Rob Chudzinski (Panthers OC)
Interviewed (Tuesday) January 17th, 2012
Per JasonLaCanfora, "Bucs will be speaking to Mike Zimmer, Bengals DC, and Rob Chudzinski, Panthers OC, about head coaching vacancy"
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/01/13/2924492/panthers-rob-chudzinski-will-meet.html

Mike Zimmer (Bengals DC)
Interviewed (Tuesday) January 17th, 2012
Per Adam Schefter, "Buccaneers received permission to interview Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer for their head coaching job."
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/tampa-bay-buccaneers-coaching-update-day-2/1209000

Brad Childress (Former HC)
Interviewed Monday, January 9th, 2012
http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2012/jan/10/brad-childress-bucs-roster-has-some-good-pieces-ar-345731/
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=338&line=226048&spln=1
http://www.bucsnation.com/2012/1/8/2691618/brad-childress-buccaneers-tampa-bay-head-coach

Marty Schottenheimer (Former Chargers HC)
Interviewed Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Per ESPN's Chris Mortensen, Marty Schottenheimer interviewed with the Bucs today and both sides came away impressed with the other.
Per Chris Mortensen, "Marty Schottenheimer, with 200 regular season wins - his last a 14-2 record in '07 w Chargers - will interview with Bucs [Tuesday]"
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7441839/tampa-bay-buccaneers-talk-marty-schottenheimer-sources-say
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=338&line=226048&spln=1

Tom Clements (Packers QB Coach)
Will Interview later in the week of 01/15/2012 - 01/20/2012
Per Adam Schefter, "Bucs have received permission to speak with Packers QB coach Tom Clements this week."
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/16/clements-will-interview-with-bucs/








----- To Be Interviewed ------

Perry Fewell (Giants DC)
Jenna Laine speculates, "Hearing more buzz surrounding Giants DC Perry Fewell as potential candidate in Bucs HC Search"







----- Rumored ------

Brian Billick (Former Ravens' HC)
Billick stated on 620WDAE (1/6/2012) that he would not comment if the Buccaneers have contacted but also did not rule it out.
Per Jenna Laine, "Brian Billick likes this Bucs team and is very fond of Josh Freeman, I do know that. Told me himself. Not sure Billick will return to coaching though."
http://twitter.com/jennalainebucs

Jim Tressel (Ohio State HC)
Per IBJ The Score, "at least three NFL teams—Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars—have interest to interview Jim Tressel as their head football coach."
http://tampabay.sbnation.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers/2012/1/3/2678927/buccaneers-coaching-search-tampa-bay-interested-in-jim-tressel
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1007631-who-could-be-on-jim-tressels-nfl-staff

Mike Pettine (Jets' DC)
Per Drew Markol, "Pettine’s name cropped up on potential coaching lists for both the Dolphins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers."
http://www.phillyburbs.com/my_town/doylestown/pettine-rumors-starting-to-fly/article_5e77457f-1f9d-5ed3-9f30-7997a979ca30.html




---- Not Interested -----

Mel Tucker (Jacksonville's Interim)
Jason Lacanfora reports, "Jags keep their man, with Mel Tucker remaining as D coordinator. He interviewed with Vikes. Just informed both teams"

Jerry Gray (Titans' DC)
Eliminated from Consideration by Tampa 01/26/2012
Per Rick Stroud (Twitter), "Bucs GM Mark Dominik is part of the interview process. He accompanied the Glazers on interviews with Jerry Gray and Mike Sherman in Texas"[/i]
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/03/jerry-gray-and-mike-sherman-to-interview-for-bucs-job/
http://www.bucsnation.com/2012/1/3/2679533/jerry-gray-buccaneers-head-coach-rooney-rule-tampa-bay
http://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2012/1/3/2679620/report-jerry-gray-to-interview-for-the-tampa-bay-job

Chip Kelly (Oregon's HC)
Will stay with Oregon.

Norv Turner (Charger's HC)
Retained by the Chargers
http://www.chargers.com/news/article-1/Turner-Smith-to-return/847b37ec-c22d-41de-a99a-2ccf24641885?module=HP11_breaking_news

Wade Phillips (Former Cowboys HC)
Pulled out of January 13th interview
Per John McClain, "Phillips should interview with Bucs Friday. "I'm gratified somebody noticed. I don't want to leave Hst but I want 2 b a head coach."
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=338&line=226048&spln=1
http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/sports/nfl/120108-tampa-bay-to-interview-wade-phillips
http://www.bucsnation.com/2012/1/8/2691902/wade-phillips-to-interview-for-tampa-bay-buccaneers-head-coaching-job

Steve Mariucci (Former  NFL HC)
Not interested in return to Coaching
http://www.620wdae.com/pages/bucs.html?article=9565361#ixzz1iVZPLv96

Joe Philbin (Packers OC)
Dolphins have signed Joe Philbin as their head coach
http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/136693833.html

Lovie Smith (Bears' HC)
Retained by the Bears
"Lovie Smith will remain as head coach and will continue to evaluate his coaching staff."
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d825ad68e/article/bears-gm-angelo-informed-by-team-he-will-not-be-back-next-year?module=HP11_headline_stack

Andy Reid (Eagles HC)
Retained by the Eagles
http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/1/3/2679741/andy-reid-philadelphia-eagles-head-coach

Jim Caldwell (Colts' HC)
Retained by the Colts
http://www.indystar.com/article/20120102/SPORTS03/120102040/Colts-coach-Jim-Caldwell-m-moving-forward-until-otherwise-notified-

Herm Edwards (Former NFL HC)
Edwards states, "No, I'll go visit them... I am fine with what I am doing"
http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/sports/nfl/buccaneers/herm-edwards-talks-bucs-head-coaching-job-01042012

Jon Gruden (Former HC)
Gruden states, "I love my job and I'll be back at ESPN with the guys... I'm not going anywhere"
http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2011/dec/31/1/jon-gruden-says-hes-staying-with-espn-ar-342380/

Todd Haley (Former NFL HC)
Per Stephen Holder, "Former Chiefs coach Todd Haley inquires about Bucs job through third parties, but Bucs don't plan to talk to him."
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/tampa-bay-buccaneers-coaching-update-day-3/1209000

Jeff Fisher (Former Titans' HC)
Jeff Fisher states he is considering coaching next season in only two places, Miami or St. Louis, and will make his decision next week.
http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=7418721
http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/sports/nfl/buccaneers/bucs-target-fisher-to-interview-in-miami-010312

Jay Gruden (Bengals OC)
Per Jason LaCanfora, "Jay Gruden will not be interviewing for head coaching jobs. Very happy in Cincy. Rams and Jags wanted to talk him. "

Mike Mularkey (Falcons OC)
Announced as Jaguars new Head Coach
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/article1208930.ece
http://www.bucsnation.com/2012/1/4/2680494/mike-mularkey-on-the-tampa-bay-buccaneers-coaching-candidate-list
http://tampabay.sbnation.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers/2012/1/4/2682110/buccaneers-coaching-search-mike-sherman-mike-mularkey-jerry-gray

[bradentonian]

Sticky!

[3rd String Kicker]

I couldn't honestly hear during the radio interview if Jeff Fischer is coming to Tampa, is that one more speculation?

[3rd String Kicker]

Speculation is that Tenessee has not granted permission to Gray to interview, we will see.

@jwyattsports: Tampa Bay plans to interview #Titans DC Jerry Gray for their h.c job, reports St. Petersburg Times. TB hasn’t asked for permission yet tho

[YReceiver14]

This should be stickied.

Dominik is being both thorough and quick.  As he should, this hire may be his last if it doesn't pan out.

One suggestion: flesh out a larger and more experienced front office!

[Detrimental]

Gray is more than just a "Rooney Rule" qualifier. The guy  is more of a Gregg Williams guy. He was defensive Coordinator of a Bills defense that was top in the league.
He was part of the staff when the Titans had the best defense in the league in 1999 and 2000.

He has really helped their defense. They had the 2nd youngest defense in the league but were in the Top 10 as far as giving up points.

[MUSCLE_HAMSTER]

Needs to be stickied

[JasonOfthetower]

Fisher, not Fischer....but yes it should be stickied.

[3rd String Kicker]

Fisher, not Fischer....but yes it should be stickied.

Thanks, had a friend with the same last name, only spelled with a C.

[3rd String Kicker]

HolderStephen Stephen Holder
Just heard from source basically same thing as @ClaytonESPN... That nothing doing yet w #Bucs and Jeff Fisher. Certainly no interview
5 minutes ago

[3rd String Kicker]

ClaytonESPN John Clayton
Jeff Fisher is still waiting for a call from Tampa Bay. Jacksonville seems to be going different direction. No call from them
25 minutes ago

[Skull and Bones]

this is like when Mark didn't have enough phone lines for the start of FA back in 09.  Make the frickin call.  He's begging us for an interview.

[Beatles123]

Bump!

We know Fisher is coming in now.

[3rd String Kicker]

I latest on Mustache is that we haven't called him yet. There is still a lot of links to him in Tampa, we will see. A lot seem to be ruling him out for Jacksonville which is nice to hear.

[YReceiver14]

Bump!

We know Fisher is coming in now.

Link?

...from the nfl.com article:

“Everything I’m hearing points toward them going in a different direction,” La Canfora said. “Looking for someone more experienced, with an NFL pedigree, with some wins under his belt, playoff experience at this level.”

[pretty specific]

...from the Fox Sports article:

According to FOX Sports, other reported options for the Buccaneers include:

- Former Green Bay Packers and Texas A&M coach Mike Sherman
- Super Bowl winning coach Brian Billick
- Super Bowl winning coach Bill Cowher
- Current Oregon coach Chip Kelly
- Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski
- Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey

[Only half "more experienced, with an NFL pedigree, with some wins under his belt, playoff experience at this level"]