NFL Networks' Adam Schefter reports that the Bucs have fired coach Jon Gruden and GM/Team President Bruce Allen.
Bucs have fired coach Jon Gruden
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fired head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Bruce Allen.
No successor has been named for either job.
The Bucs won the 2002 Super Bowl under Gruden but have failed to win a playoff game since. They collapsed this season, losing four games in December to finish 9-7 and miss the playoffs. No team in NFL history had missed the playoffs after starting the season 9-3.
"We will be forever grateful to Jon for bringing us the Super Bowl title, and we thank Bruce for his contributions to our franchise," said Buccaneers Co-Chairman Joel Glazer in a statement on the team's Web site. "However after careful consideration, we feel that this decision is in the best interest of our organization moving forward."
Gruden was 57-55 in seven seasons as head coach with the Bucs, but was only 45-51 after his initial season. His record still ranks second among seven all-time Bucs coach. Tony Dungy, the head coach Gruden replaced, was 56-45 in six seasons.
The Bucs are expected to meet with reporters later this evening for updates.
"We will be forever grateful to Jon for bringing us the Super Bowl title, and we thank Bruce for his contributions to our franchise," said Buccaneers Co-Chairman Joel Glazer in the announcement. "However after careful consideration, we feel that this decision is in the best interest of our organization moving forward."
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No successor has been named for either job.
The Bucs won the 2002 Super Bowl under Gruden but have failed to win a playoff game since. They collapsed this season, losing four games in December to finish 9-7 and miss the playoffs. No team in NFL history had missed the playoffs after starting the season 9-3.
"We will be forever grateful to Jon for bringing us the Super Bowl title, and we thank Bruce for his contributions to our franchise," said Buccaneers Co-Chairman Joel Glazer in a statement on the team's Web site. "However after careful consideration, we feel that this decision is in the best interest of our organization moving forward."
Gruden was 57-55 in seven seasons as head coach with the Bucs, but was only 45-51 after his initial season. His record still ranks second among seven all-time Bucs coach. Tony Dungy, the head coach Gruden replaced, was 56-45 in six seasons.
The Bucs are expected to meet with reporters later this evening for updates.
"We will be forever grateful to Jon for bringing us the Super Bowl title, and we thank Bruce for his contributions to our franchise," said Buccaneers Co-Chairman Joel Glazer in the announcement. "However after careful consideration, we feel that this decision is in the best interest of our organization moving forward."
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/jan/16/bucs-fire-jon-gruden-bruce-allen/
Sure would like to see him in Dallas, He's a players coach and more of a winner than Wade.
kneifl
kneifl
2 of the permanent coaches on ND's perpetual wish list are available and the NE OC position remains open . . . . . . .(sigh)
no shanny....raheem morris........
it was a money decision....12 grand a year,a pair of earth shoes and some 8 track tapes...
it was a money decision....12 grand a year,a pair of earth shoes and some 8 track tapes...
