Starting Jobs Must be Earned

In the past, Bucs coaching staffs have had tendency to start lesser talents instead of the best players regardless of status. For example, Mike Jenkins with Lovie Smith, or Daniel Te'o nesheim with Greg Schiano whom both were not worthy of starting at any point. Listening to the current coaching staff I get the sense that won't be the case, and best player will play. Bucs Gm Jason Licht and coach Dirk Koetter has done a good job of putting together a competitive roster so there will be plenty of battles for starting positions.

There also seems to be consistent communication between the coaching staff and players to make sure everyone is on the same page which wasn't always the case with previous staffs. So look for this season to have the best 11 on offense, defense, and special teams which is how it should be. Guys like Johnthan Banks and Demar Dotson wont be stuck on the bench like they were for no reason last year. Finally starting jobs just won't be given as they must be earned and that the right player starts is most important for the team. So far Koetter has shown this is how it's going to be and that should just make the players work harder which is what you want. Training camp and pre-season can't get here soon enough, its going to be filled with great position battles.