Raheem Morris

...be in contact with Morris via headset to make recommendations or be a sounding board. Asked about Bates' demeanor since he was stripped of his coordinator post this week (Morris now coordinates the defense), Morris said Bates was classy.

In this article: Jim Bates, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Atlanta

Staff file photo by CLIFF McBRIDE Raheem Morris vows he will be closely involved with his players as defensive coordinator. Your thoughts on the Bucs' 38-7 loss to the Saints? TAMPA - Bucs coach Raheem Morris will tell you he always...

In this article: Antonio Bryant, Tanard Jackson, Barrett Ruud, Atlanta, Kellen Winslow, Monte Kiffin, and Torrie Cox

...with defense By Rick Stroud, Times Staff Writer In Print: Friday, November 27, 2009 TAMPA - Bucs coach Raheem Morris said Thursday he has enjoyed taking a more hands-on approach in practice and looks forward to making the defensive...

In this article: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jim Bates, Michael Turner, Jerious Norwood, Kansas State, Sprain, Kellen Winslow, Torrie Cox, and Barrett Ruud

...himself to turn this team around," cornerback Ronde Barber said, "and I'd like to think that's what he's doing." Morris knows how he got this job. He remembers Tampa Bay's collapse in December of last season. And I'm sure he recalls how...

In this article: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bryan Glazer, Jim Bates, Josh Freeman, Mike Holmgren, Mike Shanahan, Bill Cowher, Jon Gruden, and Ronde Barber

Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. -- Raheem Morris is taking it upon himself to fix one of the NFL's worst defenses. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first-year coach added defensive play-calling to his duties Tuesday, demoting veteran coordinator...

In this article: Jim Bates, NFL, Monte Kiffin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jon Gruden, Tampa, Florida, University of Tennessee, Jeff Jagodzinski, and Greg Olson

...year, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed defensive coordinators, demoting Jim Bates and handing over their defense to coach Raheem Morris. NFC South blog ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas writes about all things NFC South in his division blog.

In this article: Jim Bates, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFL, The St. Petersburg Times, Espn.com, Jeff Jagodzinski, Monte Kiffin, New Orleans Saints, and Detroit Lions

...home defeats in club history. All defensive play-calling responsibilities have been taken over by first year head coach Raheem Morris. Morris is expected to immediately return the Bucs' to their former Tampa Two scheme, which will allow...

In this article: Jim Bates, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jon Gruden, NFL, Miami Dolphins, Tampa, Florida, Monte Kiffin, Denver Broncos, and New Orleans Saints

...been demoted by Morris according to reports in The St. Petersburg Times. Bates was informed of the decision by Morris Monday night. Morris will retool the defense and return to the Tampa Two as the base defense. The decision is indicative...

In this article: Jim Bates, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, The St. Petersburg Times, Jeff Jagodzinski, and Tampa, Florida

...on three carries in Sunday's 38-7 loss to the Saints. But Graham's role as the starting fullback prevented him from having more carries, Morris said. FB Chris Pressley is still learning the offense and can play only in a limited number of...

In this article: Earnest Graham, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Byron Leftwich, Derrick Ward, Chris Pressley, Rudy Carpenter, Cornhuskers, and Arizona State