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NFL Playoffs 2015: Five reasons the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can make it in

By John Buhler

Nov 29, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) leaves the filed after their game at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Indianapolis Colts won over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 25-12. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) leaves the filed after their game at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Indianapolis Colts won over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 25-12. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 15, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter talks with quarterback Jameis Winston (3) and quarterback Mike Glennon (8) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter talks with quarterback Jameis Winston (3) and quarterback Mike Glennon (8) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

1. The Dirk Koetter Offense

Hiring offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter away from the Atlanta Falcons was arguably the best coordinator hire in the NFL this season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were putrid on offense last season, resulting in a 2-14 record and the first overall draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.

Pairing first overall pick quarterback Jameis Winston with the passing game guru that is Dirk Koetter has given the Buccaneers possibly the best looking offense this franchise has ever had. Normally when Tampa Bay is competitive, it is their defense that is leading the charge. The only iconic player they’ve had historically on offense is former fullback Mike Alstott.

What makes this offensive situation so appealing in Tampa Bay for Dirk Koetter is that while his Air Coryell aerial attack is working very well with a rookie quarterback; Koetter has had more balance on offense than he ever had while in Atlanta. Doug Martin is having a strong season after a sophomore slump and the Bucs are third in the NFL in rushing yards with 1,551 entering Week 13.

A balanced attack in a Dirk Koetter offensive system is a scary thing for opponents facing the 2015 Tampa Bay Buccaneers down the stretch. An improving Jameis Winston and a solid ground game could help the Bucs to outscore many of their final five opponents and make the postseason.

Next: 2. Jameis Winston

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