Por (Pat) on May 04, 2009 (Suggest removal)

Still think its the wrong choice. Should’ve let the guy retire in a year as a Buccaneer. He still had much to give right now, on the field and in the locker room. Class act guy that they gave a crappy shaft to.

Por (Roland) on May 05, 2009 (Suggest removal)

If we start out badly, it will be interesting to see if the locker room quickly turns on our new HC without Brooks’s leadership around. My guess is they will because Morris has little street cred. Players aren’t stupid and amateur hour is over quick with out a good MC (or HC).

Por (George L Hicks) on May 06, 2009 (Suggest removal)

I think they fans like your truely must understand that this decision was made to move on and in a better position then when Tampa finish in a 4 game losing period. I really like what Tampa has done. And I really do like the 1st seven game of the 16 game season. With Tampa bye week after the overseas game against New England. I believe what I have seen who Tampa brought and the different outcome. Tampa Did The Correct Thing. Iam hoping to come to Tampa to see the last preseason game.

Por (Sean B.) on May 11, 2009 (Suggest removal)

Here’s the hope - That Morris and Bates can find a way to create 3rd and longs with Bates’ scheme, then go back to what the Bucs did best on passing downs. The challenge will come in having enough talent at the corner positions, to make passing on first and second downs an issue for opposing QB’s. Playing man to man is so difficult now, with all the rules geared towards the passing game. Green Bay had gotten away with it until last season. Bottom line is this…no pass rush…no victories. Period!

Por (Steve Andrews) on May 17, 2009 (Suggest removal)

I understand moving on and trying to get better, but as a franchise-long Buccaneer fan, I am still heart-broken over the release of No. 55. I understand moving on and trying to improve, but I don’t beleive this was the right move. Sure, Brooks was getting older, but he was still productive. It also goes deeper than that. He was a great team leader, a great role model and a great citizen of the community. And bottom line, the greatest Buc in history (along with Lee Roy) should be allowed to go out on his own terms, with a farewell season. He stuck with this franchise through good and bad, and despite the changes at the top, the franchise owes it to him to do the same. Make it right guys, bring back the Captain for one final voyage!