If we do not makes the playoffs and Bowles is not retained, we should make SP the priority. Now, I actually am not in the "fire Bowles" camp as I think Oline and Leftwich are the issues, however I think there needs to be a plan in place.
If reports are true and SP is looking to bring Fangio with him as DC, then I would be ok parting ways with this staff.
Even though he was so annoying as the Saints coach, I would take Payton over this staff in a second. He almost guarantees winning records year in and year out, even with lessor talent. I doubt he Saints would trade him to us.
Only 1 very big problem with Payton coming to the Bucs. New Orleans still hold the contractual rights to Sean Payton through the 2024 season. Any teams that wants to sign Payton must make a trade with NO. I doubt NO would trade Payton to a NFC South team.
There are going to be better QB options for him to coach, so I'm not sure why he would come to Tampa. I'm guessing the Glazers would have to give Payton some ownership stakes for him to come to Tampa.
Never gonna happen, The Saints own the rights to him. Tampa would have to go through NO to get Payton and you know that's not going to happen.
Pipe dream.
the rumors are actually Brady to the Saints. Still in weak ass division but the Saints are in cap hell, dont have a first round pick, and just as aging weapons as the Bucs do. Would think Bucs are in a better situation sans the coaching.
wonder if we trade a first round pick to them for him and maybe throw in Alvin Kamara or somebody and maybe we can get him. Saints would get a pick they need.
question is if Bucs will move on from Bowles if he makes playoffs. If he misses it, a no brainer move. If he makes it and first round exit, then still a no brainer move but might get back lash.
hell the Raiders fired del Rio and Rich B after playoff years so dont see it being unreasonable if it means a year of Brady and the 2020, 2021 levels.
I don't see them getting rid of Bowles unless they lose the next 2. Pretty sure the Glazers are going to want to give Turd Bowels the opportunity to hire his own staff to be fair. While it appears he's in over his head, the right O-coordinator could make a big difference and I'm guessing the Glazers see the same thing. That is, unless the end of season conversations about plans for the offense/coordinator leave them underwhelmed.
question is if Bucs will move on from Bowles if he makes playoffs. If he misses it, a no brainer move. If he makes it and first round exit, then still a no brainer move but might get back lash.
Even if he misses the playoffs he's probably still the HC next year. That's a guess based on the team and the circumstances, not the merits
Payton, Brady and Gronk to Indy.
So tired of all the speculation in the two Buccaneer sites. Is this what ‘investigative’ reporting has turned into? Tatterdemalions, I say and shout! Print facts rather than unsubstantiated thoughts/ideas.
Let's face the reality that Bowles is not a capable HC. Why waste another season to give him more time if he's shown he's in over his head as HC? Sean Payton won't land here either, there are multiple teams with better situations for him. Colts. Broncos. Panthers. Bears. Saints. I for one wonder why Payton or any other HC would want a statue [Brady] at QB next season. I feel he would be like Brees in his final season, good enough to win a few games, but not enough to get to the big game.
So tired of all the speculation in the two Buccaneer sites. Is this what ‘investigative’ reporting has turned into? Tatterdemalions, I say and shout! Print facts rather than unsubstantiated thoughts/ideas.
If unsubstantiated rumor and speculation were eliminated, the volume of NFL content on the internet and TV would be reduced by 90%.
Let's face the reality that Bowles is not a capable HC. Why waste another season to give him more time if he's shown he's in over his head as HC?
It's fine to have an opinion on Bowles, but the most important opinion is the Glazers', and they're unlikely to give up on Bowles after only one season, especially if they manage to make the playoffs. They'll be expecting changes, starting at OC, and Bowles will have to satisfy them with his plans.
let's see Bowles and rebuilding with Gabbert or Brady with Payton and sell out crowds.
there's environmental, social, Governance ...and then there is business baby
here's hoping Bowles wins a superbowl this year and we dont have to worry about it...but miss playoffs or first round exit....and give me Brady ball
