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Bucs Seek Fast Start on the Ground

As head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dirk Koetter has made his players aware of a short list of per-game statistical thresholds that are often associated with victory. Hitting one of them doesn't guarantee anything, but meeting most of them in the same game will usually produce the desired outcome.

For instance, Koetter wants his team to commit six or fewer penalties in a game, and to force two or more turnovers. When it comes to the running game, there is an either/or goal the team is trying to reach. The Buccaneers hope to rush for at least 125 yards in a game, but if circumstances lead to a low number of attempts, than the goal is to average at least 4.