2014 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season
| 2014 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Lovie Smith |
| General manager | Jason Licht |
| Owner | The Glazer family |
| Home field | Raymond James Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 2–14 |
| Division place | 4th NFC South |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | Gerald McCoy, DT |
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The 2014 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season was the franchise's 39th season in the National Football League. It was also the first season under head coach Lovie Smith, replacing Greg Schiano, who was fired at the end of the 2013 season. It was also the first season under general manager Jason Licht, following the departure of Mark Dominik, after a disappointing 2013 season.
It also marked the first season under new ownership since 1994, after longtime owner Malcolm Glazer died on May 28, 2014. Glazer's family continues to run the team operations.
The Buccaneers tried to improve their record of 4–12 of last season, but failed after tying their number of losses when they lost to Carolina in Week 15. Following a 2-14 record, the Buccaneers finished last overall in the NFC and tied with the Titans for the worst record of the 2014 season, but was statistically (via a tiebreaker) the worst team in the 2014 NFL season, thus earning the right to the first overall pick in the 2015 draft.
Draft trades
Immediately after being named the new head coach, Lovie Smith began overhauling personnel. The primary goal was to reinstall the Tampa 2 defensive scheme that brought the club success during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Among the key cuts were Davin Joseph, and Darrelle Revis. Among the many new signings were quarterback Josh McCown and defensive end Michael Johnson.
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