By Darek Sharp

Greg Schiano didn't spend too much time Thursday getting specific about the Buc roster but it's clear he likes the team's quarterback.

And the feeling's mutual.

Josh Freeman was the only player Schiano mentioned by name during his introductory press conference. Schiano says he's excited to have a player like Freeman but in the same breath might have dropped a hint that Freeman should expect more competition to his starting job.

"Competition is the only way you're going to rise up and be better," Schiano said.

Freeman, LeGarrette Blount and Cody Grimm were the lone current players in attendance Thursday. They seemed to be big fans of Schiano's reputation for being a disciplinarian.

"I think it will get a number of guys' attentions," Freeman said. "But like he was saying it's just about accountability. A meeting starts at a specifeid time it's your responsibility to be there. Gotta hold each other accountable, that's how it should be."

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Blount was asked about Schiano's spelled-out philosophy of "TBA" core beliefs. The anagram stands for Trust, Belief and Accountability.

"It's perfect. Trust, you gotta believe in your guys, and accountability. Once you have those three things going on for you, now the players have to go out there and operate on the football field." 

Though Schiano, in a brief chat with reporters after the press conference, was not specifically asked about other players by name there was a line of questioning which has obvious ties to Aqib Talib.

Schiano was asked about off-the-field transgressions, of which Talib has had several including a gun-related incident.

"Accountablity doesn't work unless it's consistent... unless there are consequences," Schiano said.

By Darek Sharp

In a press conference carried live on the Sports Animal new Bucs head coach Greg Schiano laid out the reasons for deciding to come to Tampa Bay, and exactly what he plans to do while here.

Schiano stressed that the Glazer family along with General Manager Mark Dominik were huge influences in his decision.

"I learned two things about them," Schiano said. "First, how important family is. And that they're committed to be the very best. That's me."

He acknowledged turning down several jobs in recent years (Michigan and Miami wanted him) and that he "studied" the Bucs job, eventually warming to it.

In fact Schiano said the only part of the decision he had difficulity with was the sadness of leaving Rutgers. "Other than that it was tremendous excitement. I knew this was the one."

Dressed in a dark suit with a red tie -- he afterwards would joke that it was his "Rutgers tie" but now it fits the Bucs -- Schiano exuded little doubt as to what he wants to accomplish here.

"We have to reconnect with our fan base. We have to earn your trust," he said. Further he said his philosophy as coach is "TBA" which stands for Trust, Belief and Accountabilty.

As for his football philosophy Schiano said he stresses great defense, winning the battle on special teams and playing physical offense while taking some shots down the field.

Schiano addressed the next step of assembling a coaching staff, saying he would not be rushed.

An even though they took their time to name a coach, longer than any other team that had a vacancy, the Bucs "accelerated" their pursuit of and talks with Schiano in the lats few days he said.

In comments made after the press conference Dominik said "I knew it was a matter of time" before Schiano decided he would take a pro job.

Co-chairman Joel Glazer said the team spoke to a lot of people about Schiano.

"The feedback was amazing. It really took us back." 

The introductory press conference for Greg Schiano has been re-scheduled for 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.

WDAE will carry the address live and in its entirety.

It was originally scheduled for 1 p.m. but bad weather in the northeast delayed Schiano's flight.

According to the Newark Star Ledger, Greg Schiano's contract as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is for five years and worth $15 million.

Schiano's contract at Rutgers had five years remaining with $2.3 miilion to be paid annually.

The person who reported this information has requested to remain anonymous.

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Mark Dominik explained how thorough and extensive the hiring process was to fill the Bucs' head-coaching position

Dominik talked to Dan Sileo Friday morning on 620 WDAE to share some interesting information.

The process of hiring the next head coach can be pretty irritating from the fan's point-of-view. Dominik explained while this seems annoying, he and the Glazer's wanted to make sure they get the right guy.

"We knew it was going to be long and exausted and we knew there would be frustration along the way from the fans, but our point was to go find the absolute best head coach we felt we could find for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers," Dominik said.

Dominik compared this to how Monte Kiffin searched for his defensive coaching staff. The guys he found were worth the long process.

"Monte took forever to hire assistant coaches, but when he did it, he found Rod Marinelli, he found Lovie Smith, he found Mike Tomlin and Raheem Morris," Dominik said. "He was very consistant at finding great coaches if he took his time."

This search was very thorough. Domink explained how they reached out to a lot of different guys with different coaching experience.

"Our plan was to be extremely thorough and talk to coaches that have been in the National Football League before, that have had success in the National Football League before," Dominik said. "Then we went to another set of guys that have been really quality coordinators in this league."

From there, the Glazer's and Dominik contacted position coaches who have had success in the NFL and then finally to the college ranks where they found Schiano.

Even after making the decision to hire Schiano, the Glazers and Dominik brought him in to make sure his beliefs and structure were on track with what they were looking for.

Now that the head-coaching position is filled, they now have to hire an entire coaching staff that fits the plan Schiano has for this team. This process will be just as long, if not longer, than the head-coaching hiring process was.

Click HERE to listen to the interview.