Although the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are poised to have another tough season due to Jameis Winston’s three-game suspension and their brutal schedule that lies ahead, Dirk Koetter is still incredibly optimistic about what the future has in store even despite all the odds that are working against them.
Koetter made that very clear to the Idaho State Journal in a recent interview that took place in his hometown. During the chat, Tampa Bay’s head ball said he believes the future is bright for the Bucs and has very high expectations for this team.
“Every year you feel like you are going to go out there and be 16-0,” Koetter said. “This year is no exception.”
Despite finishing 5-11 last season, the Bucs decided to keep Koetter around in order to ensure that he remains with Winston. They also decided to retain him after they watched him lead the Bucs to a 9-7 record in their first winning season since 2010 just one year before. As a result, Koetter has been given another opportunity to turn things around this year. However, it’s obvious that he knows very well that he’s in the hot seat and is approaching fall with some pretty heavy weight on his shoulders. Nevertheless, Koetter knows how talented this team is and how much potential they have which is why he’s confident in their ability to notch a playoff berth.