Hey Raheem Morris: Thanks For Trying, But It’s Time For a Real Coach

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Published: January 3, 2010

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... the Atlanta Falcons. The loss secured the Bucs the third overall choice in April's draft and a 3-13 record on the 2009 campaign, snapping their modest two-game winning streak.

Fans are quick to blame Raheem Morris for the debacle that was 2009, but it's not really about Raheem. Morris didn't have a chance. On that late January morning the Buccaneers fired Jon Gruden, Morris was headed to the barber shop, believing he would be the Bucs' new defensive coordinator.

He was excited about the opportunity and was looking forward to the challenge of following in the footsteps of the legendary Monte Kiffin.

Then — he got the call. The Glazers told him, "Guess what Raheem, you're head coach."

At first, he declined. Perhaps it was out of loyalty to Gruden or maybe he realized that he wasn't ready yet for that kind of responsibility. After a quick conversation with his former boss, Morris changed his mind and decided to take the opportunity.

Morris changed hi...

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