Will Bruce Arians retire after the Super Bowl? “Hell no,” the coach says. But, someday, the Buccaneers head coach plans to hand things off to defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, according to Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com. 
“I think [our defense has improved by] lightyears,” Arians said of Bowles recently. “Just the mixture of all those guys in the secondary [and] solidifying the front. Again, going into last season, we had to get Shaq Barrett back [and] we had to get Ndamukong Suh back. Keeping everybody there [and] now getting Vita Vea back. And, that secondary was key. Getting guys that could play man-to-man, that were aggressive bump-and-run type people that could also play zone, rather than soft zone players. It took a while, but I think Todd has just done a tremendous job and we’ve been winning with defense.”
Bowles’ defensive prowess is undeniable — his units were stellar in Arizona and even his Jets defenses were decent. However, his win/loss record in New York was rough. In four years, he had only 24 wins in total, despite a 10-win campaign in 2015.
Meanwhile, speculation persists about Arians’ plans, despite his denials. The 68-year-old has retired twice before. His most recent “retirement” came in 2017, after leaving the Cardinals. Previous to that, Arians also claimed to be walking away in 2011, when he peace’d out on the Steelers. Today, win or lose, Arians says he’s coming back for at least one more season.
OMG please he’s not a head coach. He’s a GREAT DC. Horrible HC.
How would we know that? The Jets gig didnt tell us anything about him other than hos ability to survive an un-winnable war.
the Jets gig DID tell lots….he was consistently cited for lapses that head coaches can’t continually make which he did very consistently…..guess you’ve never watched his Jets game and if so, why comment?
Some folks are just good coordinators and should be rewarded and paid as such….doesn’t necessarily mean he’s be a good head coach which he wasn’t.
Agreed he’s the Norv Turner of defense
Correct.. very bad HC.. great DC.. Just like Rex Ryan
Has Arians consulted Tampa’s front office with this plan?
Wasn’t Leftwich supposed to be the successor?
Leftwich will be long gone by then
Thanks for reminding me of his “retirement” from Pittsburgh.
Yinzers ran this dude out on a rail blaming him for everything wrong with the Steelers.
93.7 The Fan was full everyday of these know nothings. Good job.
A few coach of the years and a Super Bowl trip later…
Bar Rescue was great tonight.
Make Arians watch this pathetic halftime “show” and he’ll go kicking and screaming into the night…
That had to be the worst halftime show of all time, and that is really saying something because they are mostly terrible.
Don’t complain. Young people liked it and for all of us older folks, they gave a clear warning up front. Presented by Pepsi.
Nick Foles > Tom Brady
Tool bag
Todd bowles will be back to Tampa Bay hes not going anywhere
Todd has one of creative mind in nfl and also one of best defensive coach
Yea so was lovie
haha im quite happy right now
I like Arians. But I hope he considers his health. He is obese and pushing 70. The NFL stress can be a killer.
He’s got a good coaching staff to lean on to delegate responsibility. He’ll be fine for at least another season
Monday morning QB Tom is hosting a meal for the entire organization = The BRADY BRUNCH !!
Before the game: Succession Plan
After the game: You know what? I’m not leaving. I’m not leaving. I’m not Bleeping Leaving!!!!
link to youtu.be
Todd bowles a head coach nah no way but he was a candidate for few teams but he didnt get a chance or certain teams just went with other offensive coaches.His place is staying in Tampa Bay he does good as defensive coach rather than head coach