Well, that didn’t take long.
And it also proves the old NFL adage that stars get excuses made for them, and lesser parts get made example of.
The Buccaneers announced they have “parted ways” with director of player development Isaiah Harris.
Harris was arrested on misdemeanor DUI charges this morning.
“Every member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is held to a high standard,” General Manager Jason Licht said in a statement. “This type of incident, particularly for someone whose primary responsibilities are to mentor and develop our players off the field, cannot be tolerated. Due to the nature of his position and the expectations placed on our staff, we made the organizational decision to part ways with Isaiah.”
Part of Harris’ problem is that he’s the guy whose job is to help players with off-field issues, and transitioning to the real world.
And in the real world, replaceable employees face consequences.