Who is the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Raheem Morris (born September 3, 1976) is the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was hired by the Buccaneers as head coach on January 17, 2009 after previous head coach Jon Gruden was fired after seven seasons. Before the 2007 season Morris returned to the Buccaneers to be their defensive backs coach replacing Greg Burns. After the teams pass defense fell to 19th in 2006, Morris helped the pass defense to the league’s top ranking in 2007. In December 2008, it was announced that Morris would take over as defensive coordinator for the Buccaneers for the 2009 season after Monte Kiffin announced that he would be leaving the team to join his son, Lane Kiffin, at Tennessee.[2] Just a month later on January 16, 2009, head coach Jon Gruden was fired by the Buccaneers and Morris took over as the team’s head coach.[1] Morris had also interviewed for head coach with the Denver Broncos before being hired by the Bucs.[3] After starting the season 0–7, Morris
If school is preparation for the game of life, then Hillsborough and Pinellas county students are about to get some professional coaching. Raheem Morris, the new head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, said Friday that he’s fired up to provide some life lessons as part of a new character education partnership with the districts. Every Monday following a home game — win or lose — he’ll broadcast a video podcast to help middle and high school students improve their performance in the classroom. “It’s all about the effort, it’s all about you going and actually trying,” Morris said, testing a few lines before a roomful of sports reporters. “If your very best is getting a C, then that is your very best and we’re going to love you for it.” School officials said the messages would be an optional supplement for schools and classrooms, but would fit nicely with existing character development programs. Such lessons aim to help students reduce interpersonal conflict, set personal goals and make t
Raheem Morris (born September 3, 1976) is the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was hired by the Buccaneers as head coach on January 17, 2009 after previous head coach Jon Gruden was fired after seven seasons. Before the 2007 season Morris returned to the Buccaneers to be their defensive backs coach replacing Greg Burns. After the teams pass defense fell to 19th in 2006, Morris helped the pass defense to the league’s top ranking in 2007. In December 2008, it was announced that Morris would take over as defensive coordinator for the Buccaneers for the 2009 season after Monte Kiffin announced that he would be leaving the team to join his son, Lane Kiffin, at Tennessee.[2] Just a month later on January 16, 2009, head coach Jon Gruden was fired by the Buccaneers and Morris took over as the team’s head coach.[1] Morris had also interviewed for head coach with the Denver Broncos before being hired by the Bucs.[3] After starting the season 0–7, Morris
