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TAMPA — Each time Jameis Winston steps into the huddle, Dirk Koetter is listening.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers new offensive coordinator wants to hear if Winston, the No. 1 overall pick and newly-named starting quarterback, relays the right play calls and protections. He also is listening for signs that Winston is truly in charge, that it is his huddle.
“I want to see him tell (center) Evan Smith to shut up a couple times,” Koetter said, laughing.
That hasn’t happened yet, in part, Smith said, because Winston has just been too darn nice.