Kickoff Primer: An instant guide to the 2016 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Dirk Koetter
Offensive Coordinator: Todd Monken
Defensive Coordinator: Mike Smith

Key Additions

• CB Brent Grimes
• CB Vernon Hargreaves (1st round)
• LG J.R. Sweezy
• LB Daryl Smith
• DE Robert Ayers
• K Roberto Aguayo (2nd round)
• DE Noah Spence (2nd round)

Key Departures

• LB Bruce Carter
• S D.J. Swearinger
• S Major Wright
• K Connor Barth

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Projected Starting Lineup

Questions to Answer

• Is Winston positioned for a sophomore slump?
• How will Koetter fare as an NFL head coach?
• Who will rush the passer from the end positions?

Best-case Scenario

A second season in Koetter's offense allows Winston to shine. He connects with Mike Evans for 10-plus touchdowns and the Bucs win enough shootouts to squeak into the final wild-card spot.

Worst-case Scenario

A lot can go wrong in Tampa. If the offensive line is a sieve, the defensive line again leaves Gerald McCoy out to dry, Doug Martin reverts to his 2014 form, and Winston's play elicits doubts, the Bucs will be drafting in the top 10, again.