| Former Buccaneers Coach Raheem Morris Spotted With Redskins Brass | Posted By: Sweets
01-05-2012
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Raheem Morris made his name originally on the defensive side of the ball, and he was so impressive in his two years as the Buccaneers defensive backs coach, Tampa Bay ownership hired him as the head coach three years ago. Of course, that experiment backfired, as Morris went 17-31 in his three years (including a 10-game losing streak to end his tenure Monday), but that doesn’t mean other teams won’t take a look at Morris’ defensive skills. According to George Wallace of WTOP radio in Washington, it’s already begun as Morris was spotted dining with “Redskins brass.” Morris and Washington offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan were young assistants together in Tampa Bay in 2004-05, so there is some familiarity there (in fact Shanahan was arrested and charged with misdemeanor intoxication after he and Morris were escorted from an Indianapolis bar), also, Redskins general manager Bruce Allen was the GM in Tampa Bay during the time both assistants were together. So, the union could make sense from a former relationship standpoint. The only problem with the Redskins’ apparent pursuit of Morris to shore up a Washington defense that finished 21st in points allowed this year, the Buccaneers defense finished last in the league in points allowed and gave up at least 35 points in seven of the final 12 games of the season.
Source: CBSSports
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