Dear Glazers,
I've been a fan since that Super Bowl run from when I was a little kid. Then you drafted Carnel Williams and this Auburn homer was a fan for life. The Bucs never won another playoff game in my adult life.
If Jason Licht managed a Walmart he would have been fired a long time ago, and I have seen some DUMB folks running these economy crushers. If Jason Licht managed a Walmart he would stock 300 different off brand breakfast cereals while only carrying canned condensed goat's milk. If Jason Licht managed a Walmart he would let the competent employees quit to go work at Target over 1 measly extra dollar per hour while he retains and promotes Debra even though she's late and her cash register is short 50 bucks every day. Jason Licht would hire a blind man to be the auto shop mechanic because it's a "feel good story". Is that what an NFL team is supposed to be? A feel good story for CNN? We can't make the playoffs but we have a female coach and a guy in a wheelchair! Come hug it out and feel "included" down here in Tampa with Jason!
How does this guy merit a 6 figure salary? Whose cock has he sucked to be granted diplomatic immunity from performance reviews? This guy signed Luke freaking Mccown. In fact, Licht reminds me of Mccown. Both aren't good enough to be anywhere near an NFL team, but they've rubbed the right elbows and stroked the right jocks for so long that the fat cat good ole boys will keep employing them over any "unknown". Can't risk losing, so we best stick with what we know which just so happens to be: LOSING!
This team is the living breathing definition of nepotism. If you were ever pals with Licht or one of the coaches congratulations you're probably getting signed over a more talented player. Slow Motion Chris Conte was our starting safety because he was buddies with Lovie Smith, not because of talent or merit. Now the team is signing Cardinals rejects. Color me damn shocked.
Every year I hear the same bull crap about a "culture change". It's football. Pick the best player available that fits the scheme. Use the run to set up the play action. Don't draft based on immediate need. Don't give draft picks to the Patriots for old players they no longer want. Don't draft kickers 3 rounds early just because it worked out for you in Madden that one time.
These are tenets even message board members can adhere to (at least last decade when I was active), but Licht runs this team like it's his college Xbox Madden 2007 savegame. If Licht is actually reprimanded for his bonehead decisions and strategy, then he sure isn't learning anything or changing anything. It seems as long as Licht smiles for the media cameras, doesn't say any cuss words to offend 70 year old women and doesn't get arrested then he's in the clear! Just "run" the team because wins don't matter as long as we're having fun, spreading good vibes, and making some Glazer money! Another photo op, boys!
Licht is the incompetent government bureaucrat in this revolving door of a team. It's like when the same guy keeps getting elected in politics, but all the voters hate him and can't figure out who's keeping him in power much less who's voting for him. As if someone keeps stuffing the ballot box. Keeping their finger on the scale.
It's not me, it's you, Glazers. Sell the team to someone that wants to win.
Sincerely,
Jacob from Tennessee.
