2018 NFL Power Rankings: Top 32 Head Coaches in the NFL

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 07: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers reacts during the second half of the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 24: Head coach Dirk Koetter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts between plays against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Dirk Koetter . 25. player. 48. . HC. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After going 9-7 his first year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it looked like the team made the right decision promoting him over Lovie Smith in 2016. Then in 2017 the team struggled all season and regressed in almost every category. Jameis Winston continues to have the same problems he did as a rookie and an offense swimming in talent underachieved across the board.

The general belief is Koetter was almost fired this offseason but the team decided to give him one last chance. The roster was refortified with more talent, particularly on defenses. There are no excuses left. If the Buccaneers fail to make a playoff push in 2018, Koetter likely won’t survive to try again next year. He has to go all in now. Does he have the chops to get this team focused and motivated enough?

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