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For several weeks during the offseason, we heard persistent rumors that the Bucs were chasing then-free agent DE Jason Taylor. Everyone in the front office denied it. The rumors kept coming. It didn't make sense. After some more reporting, however,...
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by Steve Cannon - AP
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FILE -- This is an Aug. 22, 2009, file photo showing Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris talking on the head phones at a NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla.(P Photo/Steve Cannon, File...
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Jim Bates has been relieved of his play-calling duties as of today.
Bates, who was hired in the offseason, has overseen a defense that has struggled badly this season and as a result is surrendering 29 points and 378 yards per game. It currently ranks 27th overall in the NFL and last (32nd) against the run, allowing 168 yards per game. The team has one win and nine losses to date.
Bates, 63, will...
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From bleacherreport.com
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The Bucs are on the field beginning preparations for Sunday's game at Atlanta, but there was no sign of Jim Bates during the portion of practice open to the media. Bates was reassigned last night and relieved of his defensive...
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Tampa Bay coach Raheem Morris will call defensive plays for the Buccaneers after demoting defensive coordinator Jim Bates following a 1-9 start.
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From sportsline.com
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Outsted defensive coordinator Jim Bates still is deciding whether to remain with the Bucs in a consulting capacity. Coach Raheem Morris relieved Bates of his duties Monday and will be responsible for calling the Bucs' defense. Bates, 63, has been...
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From blogs.tampabay.com
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Tampa Bay's Raheem Morris is taking it upon himself to fix one of the NFL's worst defenses. The first-year coach added defensive playcalling to his duties Tuesday, demoting veteran defensive coordinator Jim Bates after a 38-7 loss to unbeaten NFC South rival New Orleans dropped the Bucs to 1-9.
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Tampa Bay coach Raheem Morris will call defensive plays for the Buccaneers after demoting defensive coordinator Jim Bates following a 1-9 startfrom ABC 33/40 News
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From cfc.abc3340.com
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Tampa Bay coach Raheem Morris will call defensive plays for the Buccaneers after demoting defensive coordinator Jim Bates following a 1-9 start. The Bucs, who lost to New Orleans 38-7 Sunday, are 26th in the NFL in total defense, allowing just over 378 yards per game. They're last in rushing defense and have allowed 294 points, the second-highest total in the league.
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From sports.yahoo.com
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By RICK STROUD TAMPA -- Saddled with the worst run defense in the NFL and a 1-9 record, coach Raheem Morris decided Monday night to relieve Jim Bates as defensive coordinator and take over the defensive play-calling duties. Bates, 63,...
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