Spurrier takes blame for team's struggles

[The_Philster]

The unemployed quarterback arrived in Tampa in March excited about the opportunity ahead. Free agency was under way, the reigning Super Bowl champions needed backups at his position and the window to make an impression on Tampa Bay's coach would not be open long.

The office at One Buc Place was dark, but Jon Gruden sat behind a cluttered desk, his freckled face illuminated by the light of the computer screens and video monitors.

The player entered, hand extended. The coach got right to the point....
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[Cntrygal]

good article.

[R. Rich]

Spurrier got a nice dose of reality last season. Seeing just how good their defense played, it's really a shame too. Under Marvin Lewis, Arrington became a leader and a much more complete LB and his fiery attitude was infectious. They wasted a pretty good defense with a sorry offense. Way to go, Ball Coach! Now the question is what will he learn from his rookie coaching season? Will he improve, or will his pro coaching career mirror his pro playing career?