The only sign of tension was Dungy's decision to close practice to the media, something he hadn't done since last season's playoffs. Veteran members of the local media said they couldn't remember the last time Dungy closed practice in the regular season. An uptight, paranoid coach closes practice to the media. But so would a game-playing coach who wants the other team to wonder what the hell is happening behind closed doors.
Asked why he had done it, Dungy said: "We're going to the wishbone. ... We're changing everything around and coming out with new stuff and don't want anybody to know."
