its not a bullshyt narrative
the TB defense was created by Kiffin and Dungy. that was their child. they're the reason TB won the SB in the first place. they're the reason why TB was any good in the first place
Good but obvious point. Were the Bucs progressing with Dungy or regressing with him?? That same great defense was there when they couldnt beat Philly and Derrick Brooks was complaining about McNabb smiling too much..
yes, Dungy wasnt exactly the best guy in terms of instituting an offense. but that was his OC problems, Dungy is a defense guy
And Jon Gruden was the offensive mind guy they needed. While Dungy just wanted to run the ball with Dunn andAlstott and waste years with Shaun King starting.
Gruden gets credit for being an offensive-minded genius, when all he did was just install a semi-competent west coast offense with a vet qb. for most other teams, that isnt enough for an offensive guru to do, but in this case it was enough as that 2002 Bucs defense I consider the best of all time and they way they mowed down Gannon in SB was legendary. his same formula that followed in TB was exactly the same: Garcia was decent, but the offense was never really great and any time Gruden tried to change it around he failed.
Brad Johnson had a great year. 22td and 6 picks and also was lights out in all playoffs games. That beautiful crossing route he schemed against Philly was the momentum changer of all momentum changers. That production wouldnt have occurred with Dungy. Gruden also challenged the defense to be greater by motivating them to score on defense. We all know Tampa Bay had a great defense, but if it wasnt for Gruden, they dont win a Superbowl to validate their greatness. Theres plenty of great defenses that are mostly forgotten because their offense couldnt produce enough. From the Sam Mills Saints, the Kevin Greene/Greg Lloyd Steelers, Reggie White Eagles, 2000 Titans, 2006 Ravens, 99 Bills etc..all amazing defenses that didnt sniff a title.
Gruden gets a credit for revitalizing Gannon's career and making Oakland a contender. But that's where it really stops. His SB win is more of Dungy's work. And when Dungy baggage ended, ie that defense was over, how did the Bucs look ? exactly. pedestrian.
dude been living off that glory of bussing the team he got fired from ass in the super bowl, but what did he do after that shyt? It’s perplexing to me as to why he’s such a hot commodity. Chalk it up to privilege? I guess so but it’s just so mind boggling 
