The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made significant changes to their coaching staff, parting ways with offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard and quarterbacks coach Thad Lewis, as reported by multiple sources.
Grizzard, who was head coach Todd Bowles’ fourth offensive coordinator in four seasons, has been unable to reverse the downward trend of the team’s offensive performance. The Buccaneers saw a drastic decline this past season, falling from **third in the NFL** in total yards in 2024 (averaging 399.5 yards per game) to **21st** this season (averaging 320.4 yards per game). Despite securing **four consecutive NFC South division titles** and making playoff appearances every year since 2020, the Buccaneers have only managed to clinch one playoff victory under Bowles, who has been at the helm since 2022. Over Bowles’ tenure, the team has recorded a **35-33** overall record.
Since Bowles joined the Buccaneers in 2019 as their defensive coordinator, the team has cycled through several offensive coordinators, including Byron Leftwich, Dave Canales, and Liam Coen, before Grizzard took over following Coen’s exit to the Jacksonville Jaguars. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo has highlighted potential candidates for the offensive coordinator position, including Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase and Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
Thad Lewis, a former NFL player who worked his way up from an intern position in 2020, initially served as an offensive assistant before becoming the assistant receivers coach and eventually the quarterbacks coach last season. During his time with the Buccaneers, he played a pivotal role in developing quarterback Baker Mayfield.
This major coaching shake-up illustrates the Buccaneers’ commitment to returning to a higher level of performance as they seek to reinvigorate their offense moving forward. With the right replacements and a focus on improvement, there is potential for the team to bounce back in the upcoming season.