Dirk Koetter Sets 7-Win Minimum For Jameis
March 27th, 2016
Dirk Koetter keeps it real
Dirk Koetter loves to talk about how football is a team game and not just about quarterbacks, but last week at the NFL Owners Meetings, Koetter heaped a whole lot of pressure squarely on the shoulders of America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.
Koetter was asked about the progression of quarterbacks from rookies to second-year players and what he looks for to judge growth.
A simple and powerful answer came next. “In our case, it’s got to be wins,” Koetter said.
Joe is no calculus wizard, but that translates to Jameis needing seven wins to show growth from his 6-10 rookie campaign.
Koetter went to say the elimination of “unknowns” for Jameis should make him significantly better, from preparation to not taking needless hits, and more.
“There’s not a three-year plan or a five-year plan. We’re trying to win games.” Koetter said.
Joe applauds Koetter. The Bucs do need to improve now. Joe can’t think of an excuse why this team should be 6-10 again. Hell, Greg Schiano won seven games in his first season.
March 27th, 2016 at 11:47 am
They were competitive enough to win at least 8 last year, and they would have if it wasn’t for the incompetence of the now-departed Lovie Smith. I think at least 7 wins is more than reasonable. I’m personally hoping for at least 9 and that we’ll still be in the WC hunt during the closing weeks of the season.
March 27th, 2016 at 11:49 am
I can think of 16 reasons why this team, while improved, may not win more than 6 games. This year’s schedule appears to be much more difficult.
March 27th, 2016 at 11:53 am
8-8 would be Great !
March 27th, 2016 at 12:07 pm
Absolutely no excuse for not winning at least nine games.
March 27th, 2016 at 12:09 pm
That rookie kicker (Brindza) really cost us a game in Houston last year and again against Carolina. Those were potential wins for sure.
March 27th, 2016 at 12:17 pm
Why settle for less? Yes, the schedule is difficult. Every game is difficult. This is the NFL where on any given Sunday… Lets start talking 9-7 0r 10-6 better yet 11-5. We are probably gonna need at least 10-6 to make the playoffs. I don’t buy the tough schedule theory. Tough teams find a way to negotiate tough schedules. Like I’ve preached forever..we improve this defense at least 50 to 60%, we win a lot of close games. Our offense will be just fine. But we gotta stop somebody.
March 27th, 2016 at 12:18 pm
19-0 baby
March 27th, 2016 at 12:19 pm
Lovies vulnerable pass defense cost us the colts bears and could’ve kept us in the Rams game. These teams killed us with shorts throws all game, getting consistent first downs while all Lovie focused on was takeaways. Turnovers for the most part are unpredictable lets focus more on forcing punts!
March 27th, 2016 at 12:36 pm
The entire team cost us in the end starting with Lovie Smith and his defense. What else cant be overlooked is the offense regressed a little and couldn’t score TD’s in the red zone. Our kicker cost us by not connecting on his kicks. Kwon being suspended really blew a gasket for this team. So there is enough blame to go around just hope with the new regime we can at least strive to be a.500 ball club.
March 27th, 2016 at 12:40 pm
Bucnut2 Says:
March 27th, 2016 at 11:49 am
I can think of 16 reasons why this team, while improved, may not win more than 6 games. This year’s schedule appears to be much more difficult.
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I have argued on multiple occasions that the quality of the opponent is of utmost importance, with respect to both W-L outcomes, as well as the overall statistical performance for the team and individuals.
In 2015, the aggregate record of the Bucs’ opponents was 124-132. If you take out two games vs. the 15-1 Panthers, the remaining opponents were only 94-130! They played 9 games against teams with records under 0.500, and they went 6-10 against one of the softest schedules in the league.
BTW, the only opponent that had as many as 10 wins last year was the Carolina Panthers. The next closest were the Washington Redskins at 9-7. Atlanta and Indy wound up at 8-8, and all of the rest were under 0.500!
JW3 had the terrible misfortune to play 8 games against the 23rd, 24th, 26th, 28th, 30th, 31st (2 games against N.O.), and 32nd ranked defenses last year (2015).
Just for comparison’s sake, during Mike Glennon’s rookie season:
In 2013, the aggregate won-loss record of the Bucs’ opponents was 147-109.
They played only 5 games against teams with records under 0.500, and they went 4-12 (4-9 for MG8, 0-3 for JF5). That year’s schedule included NINE games against teams with at least TEN wins.
By the same “game stats” metric as listed above, MG8 played 6 games against the 1st, 2nd (2 games against Car), 4th,5th, and 6th ranked defenses that year.
tickrdr
March 27th, 2016 at 1:26 pm
“JW3 had the terrible misfortune to play 8 games against the 23rd, 24th, 26th, 28th, 30th, 31st (2 games against N.O.), and 32nd ranked defenses last year (2015).”
I consider that a blessing. A good way to ease into the league.
March 27th, 2016 at 2:29 pm
Barely mediocre is acceptable? Where did Koetter go to college ? Emory?
March 27th, 2016 at 3:29 pm
Then get him some weapons Koetter! You better draft a WR high.
Josh! Doctson!
March 27th, 2016 at 4:15 pm
A winning season or bust. Anything less than 9-7 should be considered an under-achievement this year and every year.
We’ve got our difference maker at QB now – no more excuses for the Bucs losing more games than they win
March 27th, 2016 at 5:50 pm
Somebody needs to put a fire under the defense, and wake up the offensive line, NOW!
March 27th, 2016 at 5:52 pm
I think the Bucs will be better than what all the preseason pickers think. Goodbye last place in the NFC South. The Bucs will be pillaging some hard fought battles for the win.
March 28th, 2016 at 1:12 am
Title should have been
“Joe Sets 7-Win Minimum For Jameis”
March 28th, 2016 at 3:40 am
Great teams have a high percentage of returning starters. We don’t have that yet, but we’re headed in that direction. Koetter already has a better relationship with the team than Gruden ever did. That’s important, since he has a young QB to develop. There is a foundation of exceptional talent on both sides of the line. That’s something to build on, and no doubt that the coaching staff is superior to Lovie’s. Gruden couldn’t maintain much less build a team. I’m confident Koetter’s teams will get stronger every year, and the playoffs are possible even in 2016. Right now the NFC is the weaker conference. The Bucs will be competitive. Imagine a Buccaneer team known for it’s offense. Balance that with a respectable Defense and we have a contender. Coming soon to a stadium near you. It’s nice to actually be excited about the future of this team.