The Facts: As a rookie, Winston managed six wins. In his second season, Winston's head coach wants even more of the same. HC Dirk Koetter was asked at the league meetings what he's looking for in growth from a quarterback elevating from his first year. Said Koetter, "In our case, it's got to be wins."

Diehards Line: To help Winston win more games, Koetter wants to eliminate the “unknowns,” some of which come from taking unnecessary hits — and putting his ability to play at risk. “There’s not a three-year plan or a five-year plan. We’re trying to win games.” Koetter said. Which is wise. Remember: Buccaneers ownership ranks close to the top when it comes to impatience, routinely firing coaches sooner than they should. There’s only one way to keep that from happening, and Koetter knows it.