TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tampa Bay's Raheem Morris is taking it upon himself to fix one of the NFL's worst defenses.
The first-year coach added defensive playcalling to his duties Tuesday, demoting veteran defensive coordinator Jim Bates after a 38-7 loss to unbeaten NFC South rival New Orleans dropped the Bucs to 1-9.
"I feel like it's my responsibility. I feel like I have to do it," said Morris, who at 33 is the league's youngest coach. "I feel like it's what I'm supposed to do as a head coach." (MORE)