2008 Record: 9-7
\nATS:\u00a08-8<\/strong><\/p>\nAfter unexpectedly firing head coach Jon Gruden, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers look like they are ready to make a run at the first overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.
\nThe Bucs didn\u2019t just get rid of their veteran coaching staff and front office, they also cut ties with plenty of roster veterans like Jeff Garcia, Warrick Dunn and Derrick Brooks, who were good locker room leaders.
\nReplacing Garcia, the team\u2019s starting quarterback, is the biggest feat as the Bucs simply don\u2019t have any good options. <\/p>\n
Luke McCown and Byron Leftwich will battle it out but that like choosing between a Kia and a Pontiac: neither will take you really far. <\/p>\n
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Other questionable offseason decisions include the Bucs acquiring outspoken tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. and his bum knees via trade, and immediately made him the highest paid player at his position before he\u2019d even played a down with the Bucs. The team also direct-deposited a boatload of cash in to running back Derrick Ward\u2019s account, which could be a smart move long term but the team clearly has bigger problems. <\/p>\n
Losing veteran coaches like Gruden and defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin are going to be very difficult to overcome. Gruden made offensive parts like Antonio Bryant, Earnest Graham and Jerramy Stevens overachieve. Who knows how good they\u2019ll be without their offensive guru. And on defense, Kiffin made the Bucs defense into a dynasty but now that he\u2019s gone and the scheme has changed, how long will it take to transition? How good will the Cover Two parts be in the new scheme? <\/p>\n
The Buccaneers have tons of holes on their roster, which is surprising because they have the most salary cap space in the NFL. <\/p>\n
There has clearly been a changing for the guard in Tampa Bay and now they are clearly in rebuilding mode. Unfortunately with a young, inexperienced head coach, no clear direction and no clear foundation for the future, the Bucs are going to endure a difficult year in 2009.<\/p>\n
Super Bowl Odds: +9000<\/strong><\/p>\nConference Odds: +3500<\/p>\n
NFC South Odds: +550 <\/p>\n
2009 Buccaneers Predictions <\/strong><\/p>\nPlace they\u2019ll finish in NFC South: 4th <\/p>\n
Place they\u2019ll finish in NFC Conference: 16th<\/p>\n
Over\/Under Season Wins Prediction: Under 6.5<\/p>\n
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