After the conclusion of Greg Schiano’s first season, the Bucs finished with the record of 7-9. For the first time in three years, the offense was clicking. The running game was performing almost at a top 10 level behind rookie Doug Martin. With the addition of Vincent Jackson, the passing game was great until the last three games of the season with Josh Freeman at the helm. However, Greg Schiano’s defense, which is why he was hired, was another version of yin and yan. The passing defense was the worst in the NFL and with 27 sacks, the pass rush was tied for 3rd worst in the league.