If head-coach, first impressions are worth anything, the Bucs’ new man in charge, Dirk Koetter, is undefeated. That is the upshot after his debut press conference. His football acumen and his track record speak for themselves. But Koetter’s candid, engaging and emotional delivery spoke volumes. As in genuine.
And for those questioning Buccaneer General Manager Jason Licht’s nominal search effort that didn’t include reaching out to Alabama’s Nick Saban, remember this: Coaching at the collegiate and professional levels are two different worlds. Three who couldn’t cut it at the pro level: Lou Holtz, Steve Spurrier and, yes, Nick Saban.