The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reportedly are handing out a major promotion.
The Buccaneers are hiring offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter as their new head coach, according to multiple reports. Koetter, who interviewed for the job Tuesday, also served as offensive coordinator of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons before joining the Bucs this season.
Buccaneers and OC Dirk Koetter now closing in on deal to make him Tampa's HC, per league source. Done shortly.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 14, 2016
The hires are coming in fast. The #Bucs are now hiring OC Dirk Koetter as their head coach, source said. Should be "soon."
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 14, 2016
Tampa Bay fired head coach Lovie Smith last week after a 6-10 season. Smith led the Bucs to an 8-24 record in his two seasons at the helm.
The Buccaneers are coming off a disappointing season from a record standpoint, but rookie quarterback Jameis Winston flashed his potential and running back Doug Martin enjoyed a nice bounce-back campaign. Hiring from within gives the Bucs some continuity going into next season.
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