ESPN Reports that Bill Cowher Will Coach in 2010 for the Bucs or the Panthers - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 12-27-2009, 01:21 PM

After turning down chances to return to the NFL in previous offseason, former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher is primed to get back in the game this offseason.

Those who know Cowher firmly believe that he plans to coach in 2010, according to two league sources. He is laying the groundwork, making calls to piece together a coaching staff and acting like a man who will be patrolling the sidelines once again next season.

Many around the league have expected Cowher's name to surface in connection to the Carolina job, and it might. But others also believe that a more likely landing spot might be the Panthers' division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Over the past year, Tampa Bay has undergone more changes than any NFL team. More are coming. At the very least, their associate head coach/special teams coach Rich Bisaccia is on his way to join the University of Tennessee coaching staff.

Defensive line coach Robert Nunn and defensive backs coach Joe Baker were part of the Jim Bates package, and will not return.

And now there is an increasing sentiment with the Buccaneers organization that head coach Raheem Morris will be one and done. Two weeks ago, CBS announcer Rich Gannon criticized the way Buccaneers practices are run, the latest example of the job being too big for Morris right now.

If the Buccaneers decide to part ways with Morris as well, then multiple people around the league think Tampa Bay will wind up making a run at Cowher.

League sources labeled as erroneous any speculation the Glazer family which owns the Bucs may be too financially strapped to pursue Cowher. One source added that Joel Glazer, one of the team's owners, recently has expressed strong admiration for Cowher to other owners.

Additionally, those who know the Glazer family noted that they are always prepared to do the dramatic, citing the firing of Tony Dungy and the acquisition of then-Raiders coach Jon Gruden, Dungy's successor, in which the Bucs sent multiple draft picks, including two first rounders, and $8 million cash to Oakland.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4773962

TVFactFan · 12-27-2009, 01:32 PM

He should go to Carolina so he can get rid of Jake Delhomme and hold on to Matt Moore

So I guess this means John Fox is going to be fired-lol He defintely derseves to be

MrCleveland · 12-27-2009, 02:50 PM

Cowher should go to the Bucs since they have the most trouble.

If Cowher can turn-around the Bucs, he'll be praised!

TVFactFan · 12-27-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCleveland

Cowher should go to the Bucs since they have the most trouble.

If Cowher can turn-around the Bucs, he'll be praised!

It makes more sense for him to go to a team who has most pieces in place and can build around those pieces. The Panthers look to have found their QB and already have a running game and receivers. To go to the Bucs where they don't have a QB or a defense would be plain crazy.

Waterston_Fan · 12-27-2009, 03:14 PM

Why not give the TB coach more time?

Isn't this his first year?

That's just so unfair, just like if they let Mangini go in Cleveland, or letting McDaniels go in Denver...

TVFactFan · 12-27-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Waterston_Fan

Why not give the TB coach more time?

Isn't this his first year?

That's just so unfair, just like if they let Mangini go in Cleveland, or letting McDaniels go in Denver...

That's life in the NFL. If someone like Cowher with his resum showed interest in coming to the Bucs, the current coach would be GONE-lol

Mr. Television · 12-27-2009, 03:49 PM

Cowher should hold off until after the season to see if the Cowboys job opens up.

TVFactFan · 12-27-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

Cowher should hold off until after the season to see if the Cowboys job opens up.

Would you be happy with Brian Billick or Bill Cowher?

Either Guy would satisfy me-lol

Scoobiedoo30 · 12-27-2009, 11:50 PM

now that Bill Coeher will be coaching in 2010 I guess The NFL Today will have to look for a replacement.

MrCleveland · 12-28-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Waterston_Fan

Why not give the TB coach more time?

Isn't this his first year?

That's just so unfair, just like if they let Mangini go in Cleveland, or letting McDaniels go in Denver...

Mangini may NOT be going anywhere now with three wins in a row. (Maybe a 4th)!

12-27-2009, 01:21 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	ESPN Reports that Bill Cowher Will Coach in 2010 for the Bucs or the Panthers After turning down chances to return to the NFL in previous offseason, former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher is primed to get back in the game this offseason. Those who know Cowher firmly believe that he plans to coach in 2010, according to two league sources. He is laying the groundwork, making calls to piece together a coaching staff and acting like a man who will be patrolling the sidelines once again next season. Many around the league have expected Cowher's name to surface in connection to the Carolina job, and it might. But others also believe that a more likely landing spot might be the Panthers' division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Over the past year, Tampa Bay has undergone more changes than any NFL team. More are coming. At the very least, their associate head coach/special teams coach Rich Bisaccia is on his way to join the University of Tennessee coaching staff. Defensive line coach Robert Nunn and defensive backs coach Joe Baker were part of the Jim Bates package, and will not return. And now there is an increasing sentiment with the Buccaneers organization that head coach Raheem Morris will be one and done. Two weeks ago, CBS announcer Rich Gannon criticized the way Buccaneers practices are run, the latest example of the job being too big for Morris right now. If the Buccaneers decide to part ways with Morris as well, then multiple people around the league think Tampa Bay will wind up making a run at Cowher. League sources labeled as erroneous any speculation the Glazer family which owns the Bucs may be too financially strapped to pursue Cowher. One source added that Joel Glazer, one of the team's owners, recently has expressed strong admiration for Cowher to other owners. Additionally, those who know the Glazer family noted that they are always prepared to do the dramatic, citing the firing of Tony Dungy and the acquisition of then-Raiders coach Jon Gruden, Dungy's successor, in which the Bucs sent multiple draft picks, including two first rounders, and $8 million cash to Oakland. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4773962
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12-27-2009, 03:14 PM	#5
Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	Why not give the TB coach more time? Isn't this his first year? That's just so unfair, just like if they let Mangini go in Cleveland, or letting McDaniels go in Denver...