What really makes Raheem Morris a players’ coach? Is Morris the best coach Ronde Barber has ever played for? Why is secondary coach Jimmy Lake a great addition by the Bucs? Get the answers and more inside scoop in SR’s Fab 5.
With the media predicting double-digit losses for the Bucs, head coach Raheem Morris should be recognized as the NFL Coach of the Year after doing an incredible job leading the youngest team in the league – and one riddled with injuries – to an amazing turnaround.
The Buccaneers’ youth movement, spearheaded by quarterback Josh Freeman, has created a buzz in Tampa Bay and it’s time for fans to take notice – in person at Raymond James Stadium.
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Injuries robbed Myron Lewis, Tampa Bay’s third-round pick, of the chance to win the nickel corner job in the preseason, but the Buccaneers are pleased with Lewis’ development behind the scenes.
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year? The best receiver in Tampa Bay history? Bucs WR Mike Williams has some lofty goals and halfway through an exciting and eye-opening rookie season, there’s no reason to think he can’t achieve them.
The Bucs are 5-3 at the midway point of the 2010 campaign and Pewter Report is dishing out the awards? Who are the most disappointing players? Which Bucs have improved the most? Who are the MVPs? Find out here.
Tampa Bay has a combined 27 late-round draft picks and undrafted free agents on the 2010 roster. These underdogs have played significant roles in helping the Bucs get off to a 6-3 start.
That’s what some Bucs fans might be thinking when noticing that Tampa Bay’s 2010 first-round pick, Gerald McCoy, is sackless while fellow rookie DT Ndamukong Suh already has more sacks than the entire Tampa Bay defense. Bucs defensive line coach Todd Wash calls such a notion “outlandish.”
In his second year as a head coach, Raheem Morris’ improvement has played a big role in Tampa Bay’s hot, 3-1 start. Morris has become a leader of men, but still has some work to do as a defensive coordinator.