Bruce Allen
Bruce Allen
agreement conversation days ensure few reach special
He's a special guy. He wanted to be a Buccaneer and we wanted him to be a Buccaneer. And in just a few days of conversation we were able to reach an agreement that we think will ensure his future.
agreement cleared days few free players reach room sign
He wanted to be a Buccaneer, and we want him to be a Buccaneer. In just a few days of conversations, we were able to reach an agreement with him, and it cleared up room so that we can sign some of our own players back and go out into free agency.
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The penalty is severe. ... It's 25% of his possible income for the year. He is absolutely going to have a tattoo on him for quite a few years. ... It has a dramatic effect on his career. But he can overcome it by performing well and never again being associated with this.
behavior club days discuss expect far few full individual jay met morning publicly responsibility talked time understood whether
I met with Jay Gruden this morning and talked a lot about individual responsibility. We talked about being a part of a team, which he understood well. It's not the behavior you really expect in a coach, whether you're part time or full time. Unfortunately, as I said just a few days ago, I'm not going to discuss publicly what we'll do as a club as far as discipline.
believe best coach super teams
We believe in stability. If you look at the two teams in the Super Bowl, those are two teams that have had a lot of (staff) continuity. We do what we think is best for each coach and us.
handle jerry jimmy somebody successful teams wants winning
You get some successful teams that don't handle winning well. Somebody wants more credit. Jerry and Jimmy couldn't get along, and they were winning.
closely continue cooperate cox met monitor regarding situation
We have met with Torrie Cox regarding the seriousness of these charges. We will continue to closely monitor this situation and cooperate with the investigation completely.
reason
There is no reason for him to be out at that time.
cap compliant deadline salary whenever
We will be salary cap compliant whenever the deadline is.
field goals kicking matt
Matt showed a lot, not only kicking field goals, but in kickoffs.
absolutely good interested oh worked
Oh yes. He's a good teammate. I think it worked out well for both. He's absolutely interested in returning.
came rick week
Rick came to me this week and told me of his situation,
again behavior expressed met today
We met with him again today and expressed our displeasure with his behavior,
foundation gives high improved team
We have improved the foundation of this team with young players. It gives you high hopes.