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Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson celebrates with safety Seyi Oladipo, the defensive player of the game, with the Championship Trophy after their matchup against UNLV in the Mountain West Championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Boise State’s legacy includes winning coaches and championship moments

By Mark Anderson - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2018, file photo, then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter, left, speaks with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn after an NFL football game, in Atlanta. Falcons coach Quinn says the team's outside zone scheme won't change with newly hired offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

Quinn wants new Falcons’ assistants to revamp running game

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore. The Atlanta Falcons are bringing back two familiar names by hiring Dirk Koetter as offensive coordinator and Mike Mularkey to coach tight ends. Koetter and Mularkey are joining coach Dan Quinn’s staff following stints as NFL head coaches. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Falcons bring back Koetter, Mularkey as offensive assistants

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter talks to reporters after an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. Dirk Koetter has been fired as coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team made the announcement Sunday night, Dec. 30, 2018 a little more than three hours after the Bucs concluded a disappointing season with a 34-32 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File) **FILE**

Buccaneers fire coach Dirk Koetter after 3 seasons

By Fred Goodall - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates after catching a 5-yard touchdown pass from Mohamed Sanu during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Ryan has TD catch, 2 TD passes; Falcons beat Bucs 34-32

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter watches play against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)

Buccaneers, Falcons not content with playing out string

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Justin Evans (21) returns a fumble for touchdown as New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) pursues in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. The Saints defense is vastly different from the one that yielded 48 points to Tampa Bay in the opener. These teams play again Sunday, with New Orleans having gone four straight games of allowing 17 or fewer points. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Saints aim to get back on track against Buccaneers

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter calls in a play against the Washington Redskins during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Buccaneers sticking with Fitzpatrick as starting QB

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) walks off the field after a 38-14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in an NFL football game in Cleveland. Physically, he’s OK. Mentally, Cleveland’s rookie quarterback is still hurting. “That is the worst loss that I have ever had,” Mayfield said Wednesday, Oct. 17.(AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Struggling Buccaneers D braces for Mayfield-led Browns

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Mike Smith speaks with Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant ahead of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Struggling Buccaneers fire defensive coordinator Mike Smith

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Buccaneers search for answers on defense during bye week

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Winston in, Fitzpatrick out as Buccaneers starting QB

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Winston practices, Bucs still mum on starting quarterback

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Nashville, Tenn. Winston's suspension is over. The question is will he return as the No. 1 quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are off to a 2-1 start with Ryan Fitzpatrick throwing for more than 400 yards in each game. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

Winston returns to work, Bucs not saying if he’s starter

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith (81) celebrates his touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Rams in New Orleans. The addition of free agent Meredith and rookie Tre’Quan Smith, combined with the four-game suspension of 2017 rushing leader Mark Ingram, has set the stage for the Saints to revert to a more pass-heavy attack--if they choose. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)

Saints set to add Smith, Meredith to potent passing game

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2017, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter talking to quarterback Jameis Winston during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. Koetter says he and Winston have said all they need to say about the state of their relationship as coach and quarterback. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)

Winston, Bucs hope to answer critics with strong finish

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Winston, Koetter focus on helping Bucs finish strong

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) celebrates with holder Sam Martin (6) after Prater kicked the game-winning field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. The Lions won the game 24-21. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Stafford focused on Lions winning, not Caldwell’s future

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) fumbles the football after getting hit by Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. The Lions won the game 24-21. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Bucs’ Winston, Koetter deny there’s tension between them

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Nov. 26, 2017, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley (7) plays in an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Pittsburgh. At right, in an Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) sets up to throw a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, in Tampa, Fla. The Packers’ best shot to return to the playoffs involves winning their last five games of the season, starting Sunday against the last-place Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (AP Photo/File)

Packers face key game; Bucs bringing back QB Winston

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press