Due to the Bucks’ long-term success, the brain drain finally began as the Las Vegas Raiders hired Bucks assistant general manager John Spytek as their new general manager. Spytek has been with the Bucks since 2016.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news about X.
New leader in Las Vegas: Sources say the Raiders are in a deal to hire Buccaneers assistant GM John Spytek as their new general manager. pic.twitter.com/hMkU9eANbJ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 22, 2025
Spytek had interest from several teams, including the Tennessee Titans, but the former Bucs quarterback and current Raiders Minority owner Tom Brady They were the ones who lured Spytek. Spytek and Brady each went to Michigan State and were teammates with the Wolverines for the 1999 season. Spytek was just beginning his career as a freshman, while Brady was a redshirt senior and the starting quarterback.
That relationship continued after Brady came to the Bucs in 2020, winning Super Bowl LV and breaking several records in three seasons from 2020 to 2022. Even after retiring, Brady never left the game. The 2024 season will be his first as a FOX anchor, and he will be called to several games in Tampa this season, reuniting with former members of the Bucks’ front office and teammates on the sideline before kickoff. I was able to do that.
John Spytek has the perfect job.
Bucks GM Jason Licht and assistant GM John Spytek – Photo by Cliff Welch/PR
Like most teams looking for a new general manager or new head coach, like the Raiders, Las Vegas will need a lot of work to regain its former glory. Jon Spytek will need to lead the draft and development of young talent for a team lacking a true starting quarterback, top wide receivers, running backs and several pieces on defense.
This is the result of a long period of Las Vegas draft failures. Only four of the first- and second-day picks from 2018 to 2022 are still on the team. This is Spytek’s strength as he comes from the player personnel side of the front office. He was instrumental in the Bucs’ draft, leading them to beat Tampa Bay’s current roster, which has made the playoffs five straight seasons.
Spytech oversaw the draft of some of the notable players on the Bucks’ roster, including Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs, Luke Goedeke, Kaliyah Kanci, Vita Vea, Bucky Irving, Antwon Winfield Jr. Supported.
The Bucs have had some very good draft classes as of late, thanks in part to Spytech, with another great group including center Graham Burton, wide receiver Jalen McMillan, and running back Bucky Irving. One thing seems to have emerged and everyone is making an immediate impact. . Over the years, Spytech has helped trade for outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul, sign outside linebacker Shaq Barrett, and acquire quarterback Baker Mayfield in free agency. It’s here.
The Bucks had several coaches/executives interview from other teams.
John Spytek becomes the first member of the Bucks’ leadership team to be promoted externally this season, and the second in the past 12 months. Last year, Tampa Bay lost offensive coordinator Dave Canales after he was hired as the new head coach of the Carolina Panthers. Spytech is currently working to take over the Raiders’ roster, but Bucs general manager Jason Licht plans to retain another assistant general manager, Mike Greenberg, who will be replaced by Washington’s assistant general manager. Prior to his decision, he also interviewed for the vacant general manager position with the New York Jets. He was replaced by manager Lance Newmark.
In addition to front office executives, Tampa Bay was in danger of losing some of its coaching staff. New offensive coordinator Liam Cohen interviewed for the Jacksonville Jaguars’ open head coaching job, with a second interview scheduled for Wednesday, but then withdrew his name from consideration, received a raise and remains in Tampa Bay. I chose that. Cohen is the Bucks. top 5 finish In almost every measurable statistic.
Spytek’s departure is quite a blow to the Bucs organization given his ability to consistently find talent. But that’s what happens when you keep running a successful team. Thankfully, general manager Jason Licht has a team that includes director of pro scouting Shane Scannell and senior personnel officer Byron Keefer, as well as director of player personnel Rob McCartney and Mike Beal. , has a rich and talented workforce in its front office.
Pewter Report’s Scott Reynolds shares a recent Pewter Pulse video. PewterReportTV YouTube Channel, The article details the possibility that the Bucks’ front office could lose either Spytek, Greenberg, or both for a general manager opportunity.
