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"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 2016 NFL DraftInjuriesFree AgencyGame FilmCommentaryExpectations For Bruce Arians In 2019New Demar Dotson Jersey ,17commentsLet’s talk about this for a second.ESTShareTweetShareShareExpectations For Bruce Arians In 2019Bruce Arians isn’t a miracle-worker, but there is a perception that he is one. Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsAs we enter the 2019 NFL season, there is already a common thread being discussed amongst Bucs fans, some media, and others. “Don’t worry about ENTER PLAYER NAME HERE, I’m sure the new coaching staff will make a big difference in terms of production.” “Bruce Arians will get this team back on track.”“Tampa Bay is set to take off now that they have a coach who knows what he’s doing.”It’s pretty easy to see the central theme here. Sure, Arians is a proven winner in this league. The staff that he has brought in is full of coaches who have won in this league and who were able to get the best out of their players. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to happen in Tampa Bay. One of the biggest issues with Dirk Koetter was his lack of accountability amongst the players. Rarely did he hold his players accountable and when he did, the course of direction was not clear (see Jameis Winston vs. Ryan Fitzpatrick in 2018). It seems rather hypocritical to have this train of thought - a lack of accountability amongst the players - when it was heavily criticized and used as justification to fire someone. It’s rather self-defeating to hang your hat on one talking point, then immediately remove said hat for the purpose of promoting a talking point. There is definitely one side of this that will rise to the surface in 2019: we will find out if it was really the coaches that held this team back or if it was the fact that this roster just isn’t as great as it looks on paper. The thought of a talentless Bucs squad hurts the heart, mind, and soul - but it’s certainly a possibility. All of the high draft picks and big free agent acquisitions could turn out to be average-at-best players. Don’t get me wrong Ronde Barber Jersey , there is supposed to be a new sense of excitement with a new staff. That’s perfectly reasonable.But it wasn’t Dirk Koetter that made Jameis Winston throw four interceptions against the Cincinnati Bengals or tie for the second-most interceptions in the NFL since 2015. It wasn’t George Warhop that made Donovan Smith take plays off during games, nor did he make Ryan Jensen get called for more penalties in his one season with Tampa Bay than his entire career. It wasn’t Tim Spencer’s fault that Ronald Jones II had problems fumbling the ball and learning the playbook. Caleb Benenoch was just bad. Brent Grimes gave up. Cameron Brate dropped passes on a consistent basis. Please don’t think I’m defending Koetter and his staff, because I am certainly not. There were definitely issues within the scheme and coaching philosophies. Koetter’s inability to lead a group of men was a major key in back to back 5-11 seasons as well. So how much responsibility is on the former staff and how much is on the roster? As with most things in life, only time will tell - but that time is now in 2019. There’s no doubt that practically the entire Tampa Bay fan base is hanging its hopes on what Arians’ can do for a franchise that has had just two winning seasons since 2010. Whether it’s fair or not, it’s something that he will have to deal with. The fans and the franchise need some kind of an awakening and it appears that many of the right pieces are in place for that moment, but if it doesn’t happen in 2019, it won’t be the end of the world. Or at least I think. Statements from Jason Licht and Bruce Arians." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBucs Nationa Tampa Bay Buccaneers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsBuccaneersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 2016 NFL DraftInjuriesFree AgencyGame FilmBuccaneers officially announce the release of McCoyNew,270commentsStatements from Jason Licht and Bruce Arians.EDTShareTweetShareShareBuccaneers officially announce the release of McCoyKim Klement-USA TODAY SportsThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers and defensive tackle Gerald McCoy have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced today. A six-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time Associated Press All-Pro, McCoy was chosen by Tampa Bay with the third overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. During his nine seasons with the Buccaneers, McCoy started all 123 games he played in Mike Alstott Jersey , recording 297 tackles (79 for loss), 54.5 sacks, 22 passes defensed, six forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. McCoy is one of only five players in franchise history to earn at least six consecutive Pro Bowl berths, joining Hall of Famers Derrick Brooks, Warren Sapp and Lee Roy Selmon, as well as Ring of Honor inductee Mike Alstott. “These decisions are very difficult, personally and professionally,” said Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht. “Over the past nine years, Gerald has been a cornerstone of this franchise and a leader in our community. Parting ways with a player and person such as Gerald is one of the toughest responsibilities of this job. We wish Gerald, along with his wife John Lynch Jersey , Ebony, and the entire McCoy family continued success and thank them for everything they have meant to our organization and community.” Buccaneers Head Coach Bruce Arians added: “I know Gerald has done a lot of good things on and off the football field in Tampa during his time here. You hate to see good football players go, but this is a decision that we felt needed to be made in order to allow us, and Gerald, the ability to move forward. Gerald is a class-act and I wish him the best.”In addition to his on-field accomplishments, McCoy has been active in the Tampa Bay community. In 2018 he and his wife, Ebony, launched the Patricia Diane Foundation, named after McCoy’s late mother. McCoy was later selected as the Buccaneers’ Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee for his work through the foundation to help provide low-income single parents with resources for their children.(Courtesy of the Buccaneers Communications Department.)