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Head Coach: Jon Gruden (Regular-season 05 record: 11-6) Offensive Coordinator: Bill Muir, Defensive Coordinator: Monte Kiffin

Upgrading the offensive line is key for the Bucs' success. Chris Simms' slow decision-making combined with a lack of protection limited the Bucs from using more than three-step drops and forced the Bucs to be too dependent on RB Cadillac Williams last year. The defense will keep games close, but more offensive firepower is needed to get over the hump.

With Producing another rookie of year Running Back: Cadillac Williams look like he can not be stop on the field. Bucs impresive top players Joey Galloway, Jermaine Phillips, Simeon Rice, and Cadillac Williams will make another exciting year for Jon Gruden buccaneers.

Free Agency Losing Brian Griese to Chicago Bears making a little harder for good back up qb. But Tampa resigned alot of players making sure they will be ready and adding new talent from the college ranks.

2006 Team Draft Notes: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were thought to be interested in adding some pass protection for young quarterback Chris Simms, and the team did just that, selecting Oklahoma guard Davin Joseph with the No. 23 pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. Joseph goes off the board as the top guard selected and brings a reputation for being an intelligent player to Tampa Bay. Then in Round 2, Tampa Bay bolstered its line further by taking Boston College tackle Jeremy Trueblood. Another offensive weapon came in Round 3 with the addition of Notre Dame wide receiver Maurice Stovall. The Bucs started Day 2 with the selection of Penn State cornerback Alan Zemaitis.

Cadillac Wiliiams (the fifth overall pick in 2005) began his rookie season on a record pace, rushing for 434 yards in the first three games. He earned multiple Rookie of the Year honors after finishing with 1,178 rushing yards. When Williams runs well, the Buccaneers win. Tampa was 6-0 when Williams rushed for more than 100 yards. Williams is not a power runner, but he runs hard and is capable of picking up tough yards after contact.

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