The real reason the Bucs give players a second chance

[yuccaneers]

After sifting through the quotes around the web some interesting things shed some light on why the Bucs give players a second chance more then other clubs.

It comes down to some of the greatest players in franchise history getting second chances along with some coaches that were given second chances.

"It was no more than being in the wrong place at the wrong time," Brooks said. "I remember that when I was at FSU, I made a bad decision (in the Foot Locker scandal) and got suspended for a couple of games. I put it in my past and didn't repeat it. Some kids don't let the mistakes stop at one. Since that incident, Geno hasn't had any problems."

"I believe in giving a guy a second chance, but I don't know about a third, fourth or fifth," Kiffin said. "When I was a player in Nebraska, I got suspended from a bowl game and the head coach Bob Devaney gave me a second chance and invited me back my senior year. I played my senior year, and to make a long story short, he ended up hiring me as his coach as a graduate assistant and I worked my way up. Somebody gave me a chance and I'd like to do that for Geno. Hopefully he'll turn out good and do a really good job."

I am sure it is safe to say that maybe in Gruden and GM Bruce Allen were give a second chance in there respective careers thus, the feeling that they need to give some players a second chance.

[bucnut]

Great insight Yucc, thanks for posting.

[rpc1978]

i dont think we give second chances more than other clubs.  its just that we all follow the bucs closely so this is the main team we are exposed to.   There are guys with character issues on every team, guys being given 2nd and third chances. 

[SON-OF-ZELL]

NO, just the tardos on this board and others like to play the self righteous card all the time, and talk aobut their great character while they secretly view porn in their house without their wives knowing it.

[Simms2Clayton05]

Well I can see why some people dont like it when the bucs bring in players with troubled past. Really though its not a big deal if they bring them in or not. Bruce Allen, Jon Gruden , and Monte Kiffen know how hard it is to find real talent in the nfl. Why not take a chance on some players who have the talent to make it but need work off the field. If they dont make it, fine they gave it a shot no harm done. If they do and the player turns his career around it should make everyone happy. So why complain about it or say you were right when it doesnt work out. Better than not trying at all.

[TOP SECRET]

NO, just the tardos on this board and others like to play the self righteous card all the time, and talk aobut their great character while they secretly view porn in their house without their wives knowing it.

LOL... quote of the day right there!

NO, just the tardos on this board and others like to play the self righteous card all the time, and talk aobut their great character while they secretly view porn in their house without their wives knowing it.

Not telling your wife you view porn IS great character.  Imagine how guilty she'd feel if she found out she couldn't satisfy your needs as a man...

It's a sacrifice we make that doesn't get the appreciation it deserves...

[TbayBucs]

Great read!!!!!!!!!!!

[MiltonMack21]

NO, just the tardos on this board and others like to play the self righteous card all the time, and talk aobut their great character while they secretly view porn in their house without their wives knowing it.

Mine watches it with me.....

NO, just the tardos on this board and others like to play the self righteous card all the time, and talk aobut their great character while they secretly view porn in their house without their wives knowing it.

LMAO! What's wrong with that?

Seriously though, there does seem to be an abundance of holier than thou's on this board.

[dbucfan]

NO, just the tardos on this board and others like to play the self righteous card all the time, and talk aobut their great character while they secretly view porn in their house without their wives knowing it.

LMAO! What's wrong with that?

Seriously though, there does seem to be an abundance of holier than thou's on this board.

Just know when to say when - right when you need glasses...

[benchwarmer69]

NO, just the tardos on this board and others like to play the self righteous card all the time, and talk aobut their great character while they secretly view porn in their house without their wives knowing it.

I only do that 2 or 3 times daily. Jeez, give a man a break! lol 

you may be right, but veiwing porn behing your wifes back, isn't illegal either.  :-