Koetter: Ryan looked to avoid Grimes

FLOWERY BRANCH – Tampa Bay introduced former Falcons cornerback Brent Grimes in a press conference yesterday and head coach Dirk Koetter fired a few shots at Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. Our pals at JoeBucsFan.com sent this along.

"I think he had about 15 picks that first season I was there."

Of course, the Bucs have turned into Falcons South with Koetter, Grimes and Mike Smith on hand as the defensive coordinator. The Bucs also scooped up center Joe Hawley, when he was cut by the Falcons last season.

The Bucs swept the Falcons last season.

Shots have been fired.

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