The 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.
Does this next sentence follow, given the preceding text?
The The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a markedly improved 2014 season following the hiring of a new coach and general manager

(1). Yes.
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