Following the Bucs’ 26-24 victory down in Miami for the first preseason game, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter took to the podium back at One Buc Place the following day to answer some of the media’s questions.

The first thing Koetter did was clear up the injury status of cornerback Vernon Hargreaves.

Hargreaves left Thursday night’s game with what was called a groin injury. It seems like that could keep him out for the remainder of the preseason.

Next, Koetter addressed giving offensive coordinator Todd Monken the play calling duties against Miami and the thought that went into that.

Monken will call plays for the rest of the preseason, and Koetter said he enjoyed managing the game with a new perspective without having to call plays.

Koetter also had plenty of high praise for his young defensive backs, Carlton Davis, M.J. Stewart and Jordan Whitehead. He was pleased with the job they did in their first game, and said most of all the game “didn’t look too big for them.”

Finally, after a great touchdown catch last night, Koetter was asked if tight end Alan Cross improved the chances of making the roster as a bubble player.

“I’d say he’s not on the bubble” is a great sign for Cross.