Tom,

I was looking for some perspective from the South Florida angle on JPP. I'd love your thoughts.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1034583-ny-giants-jason-pierre-paul-should-win-defensive-player-of-the-year

Hi Tom...I left a post on one of your Buc's coaching articles and don't know if you have seen it so I figured what the hell and will ask again here. I have been reading about Marc Trestman and find him very intriguing as a possible HC for the Bucs. He has seemed to get the most out of any QB he has coached and he has HC experience, even if it is in the CFL. He won the Grey Cup in 2009-10 and I think he deserves a shot. I was just wondering what your take on him is and what you have heard about him.

I read your article on the Bucs' current coaching search and am confused. Are you saying that Marty S. is a bad coaching candidate simply because he is old? I can understand being luke warm on Wade Phillips since he has always been known as a "players' coach" and not someone who controls a lockerroom or instill discipline. (interestingly, this is something you didn't mention at all which is curious given the reasons for Raheem's firing) I agree that Sherman is a bad idea, especially after failing to recruit in TEXAS of all places and leading the Aggies to mediocrity.

But Marty has a proven track record of doing nothing but winning. He's had a total of 2 losing seasons and seems to get the best out of his players. He was fired for clashing with power-monger AJ Smith over whether Drew B. should have been released. (I wonder who was right about Drew's talents over Rivers')

The knock on Marty is his playoff record. But at this point, what's worse a guy who hasn't been successful in the playoffs or a guy who just plain hasn't been successful?

None of this matters because as you may not have heard, the Bucs will be exhaustive in their search and leave no stone unturned. Most of the coordinators they want to interview are likely still in the playoffs and difficult to interview. They will get around to whoever is on their list, but knocking them for at least looking at a guy with a great record who is available now seems a little naive.

And as for your "too old" comment, relating to the coach isn't what players need to be focused on. Someone who comes in with discipline and makes them accountable is what is needed, not a guy a few years older. Tampa tried that once and now we don't have a head coach....

Tom, have you seen David Amerson CB out of NC State play? A Zone Coverage Corner, extremely talented, plays like a Nnamdi Asmougha(when he's in man). Kids nasty! I would love if the Bucs got him, he would be a definite steal.

Hey Tom now that we are in the middle of preseason do you think you could please make a "What to expect from Bucs rookies in 2011" article?

Impressive list of guys you have interviewed here, Tom! I am impressed and jealous. I hate to assume Ali was your best interview, so I'd love to hear from you who the best were.

On your list of unbreakable records, DiMaggio's streak only reached 56 games, not the 58 you list here.

Also, while 1979 was indeed a spectacular football season for FSU, that season's Orange Bowl was by no means a national championship game. An undefeated Florida State team had a very, very distant argument at best toward a national title going into the Orange Bowl, while the one loss Sooners had no shot at the title. As you know, Alabama ended up the season as '79's undefeated national champion after unbeaten but once tied Southern Cal knocked off undefeated Ohio State by one point in the Rose Bowl. It was an interesting Orange Bowl, though, as Oklahoma was led, I recall, by not only Switzer and the legendary Sims, but future congressman J.C. Watts, as well. And the Seminoles featured future WCW world champion Ron Simmons along the defensive line. There was a great Sports Illustrated cover that season asking Who's #1 in college football that included FSU QB Jimmy Jordan.

Hi Tom, Do you know what Tampa Bay Earnings were for 2010 - 2011, And is there a blackout this season?

Am a Manchester United fan in England, The Glazer's have spent alot of money on our team this season around £50m mark. I do believe that they only will spend that much when both team's are bringing in alot of money.

There's no doubt in my mind due to report's that both club's are propping up there other business i.e Property & retail park's.

Thanks - Ben

Hey Tom,
Watson and Johnson are both playing Scandinavian Masters this week (2nd EPGA tournament so far in 2011),do wee see a trend here?,
They had a decent start, Looks like they feel comfortable in Sweden. Skipping the Canadian Open,Mhm,isn´t it a pretty big tournament up there!? Probably some appearence fees involved...your thoughts`?

Hey Tom, I've been seeing a couple of these around and have really wanted one done about the Bucs, do you think you could possibly make a "What to expect from Bucs rookies in 2011" in your free time?

Great pick for the 2nd round! Bowers fell. I honestly can't believe it.