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Matt Postins on Gus Bradley

Matt Postins had covered the Tampa Bay Bucs for a number of years for several different outlets (most recently BucsBlitz.com), and was kind enough to give me a little intel on Gus Bradley -- who he is, and what he did during his time with the Bucs. Here's his take:

The Bucs hired Bradley to replace Joe Barry after he went to Detroit after the 2006 season to join his father-in-law, Rod Marinelli, and serve as his defensive coordinator. Bradley cut an easygoing figure at One Buc Place and handled his job well. During his tenure he helped continue the maturation of middle linebacker Barrett Ruud, assimilated free-agent pickup Cato June into the starting lineup and tutored a group of young linebackers, including Adam Hayward, Quincy Black and Geno Hayes, a trio that might eventually take over for players like Derrick Brooks and June.

 

I always found Bradley to be knowledgeable about the game when I spoke to him, and his players seemed to respect him. However, he is a bit of an unknown quantity when it comes to both X's and O's and getting the most out of players. One could argue that Brooks needed little help, that Ruud was already on the road to success when Bradley arrived and that June needed only a playbook and a position to be successful.

 

It's equally hard to grade Bradley's progress with his younger group of linebackers because they rarely saw playing time, aside from special teams. Bradley did have a hand on contributing to game plans in 2006 as a defensive quality control coach under former defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin. He also ran North Dakota State's defense for six years, so he at least has a basic understanding of what goes into a game plan.

 

Whether all of that accumulated knowledge translates into success in his first big-time NFL job is what I, nor anyone else, can predict.

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These are great Doug

It’d be awesome to get your personal take on some of these moves as well.

by Nate Dogg on Jan 12, 2009 5:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'll have more time...

…when the season is over. Right now, FO takes a great deal of my time, but I look forward to getting my hands dirty with some more detailed Seahawks eval in conjunction with John.

by Doug Farrar on Jan 12, 2009 5:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

More reason that I am pumped for the off-season.

I can’t wait to see the analysis that’s going to be featured here.

by BrianL on Jan 12, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

Mora was mainly looking for a DC who was smart, but willing to take a seat way in the back to him running the defense

by VBJohnson on Jan 12, 2009 6:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That's just what I logged on to say

I’ll add that long-term I think that’s the right type of move on Mora’s part. Whether Bradley works out is a separate question, but the non-cynical side of me says it’s the right move. Assuming Mora has an eye for coaching talent, and we have reason to believe he does, this group can really blossom together. The cynical side says that it’s also wise to have a relatively young staff with the same basic football worldview.

"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin

by dcrockett17 on Jan 13, 2009 7:21 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sando does a good

job of summarizing Mora’s news conference, including the coaching hires.

by redwolf75 on Jan 13, 2009 12:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Joe Barry is not part of the staff, contrary to some reports.

by redwolf75 on Jan 13, 2009 12:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Good to know.

I was hopeful since I hadn’t seen confirmation from the team at the same time they confirmed Bradley & Quinn. I was apprehensive about Barry for all the same reasons about Marinelli that were discussed in those threads.

I’ve always liked Rollins, and it’s good to see them hang onto one of the few young coaches they’ve groomed. I think it’s a plus that Peterson, Tatupu, and Hill all respect the guy and rave about him .. especially with Hill being a FA. Of course, money talks in the end – but little things, such as having a position coach you like, help sway the FA decision if the money’s close.

by jteckmann on Jan 13, 2009 1:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

but little things, such as having a position coach you like, help sway the FA decision if the money’s close.

Agreed. I think the new ’hawk practice facility is another one of those “little things.”

by redwolf75 on Jan 13, 2009 3:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

YES!

Disaster has been averted.

by Fearless Frog on Jan 13, 2009 1:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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