Just one day after losing offensive coordinator Dave Canales to Carolina and being named the Panthers’ new head coach, the Bucs have begun the interview process for their replacement. It’s been a busy offseason for Tampa Bay. The Bucs are scheduled to meet with former Cowboys and Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore on Monday, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
of #buccaneers I will interview #charger Sources say offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will take the OC job on Monday.Interview with Mr. Moore #Browns today.of #Eagles I spoke to him through a virtual meeting.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 26, 2024
Moore, 35, met with Cleveland on Friday and has already met virtually with Philadelphia. This is an interesting move by the Bucks considering Moore’s tendency to be a pass-first play-caller.
Moore was released by the Cowboys after the 2022 season as head coach Mike McCarthy took over play-calling duties in Dallas.Mr. McCarthy criticized Mr. Moore. “I want to light up the scoreboard.” By running the ball instead of providing offensive balance by running the ball.
“Where Kellen was there, I was there,” McCarthy said through Michael Gehrken. dallas morning news This past offseason. “Kellen wants to light up the scoreboard, but I want him to be able to run the ball and give the defense a break. It’s you.
Former Chargers OC Kellen Moore and QB Justin Herbert – Photo courtesy of USA Today
“Being a head coach and a play-caller makes you understand (everything) a little bit more. I don’t want to be the No. 1 offensive line in the league. I’m first in the league in wins and championships. And if we have to give up some productivity and take care of the ball a little bit better to get that, that’s what we’ll do, because we have a really good defense. Because I have it.”
The Cowboys’ offense actually improved in scoring in 2023 with McCarthy calling the plays. Dallas will average 26.8 points per game under Moore in 2022. This year, he was the league’s leading scorer with 30.1 points per game. Meanwhile, the Chargers’ offense regressed in 2023 under Coach Moore, averaging 20.4 points per game after scoring 23.4 points per game in 2022.
Bucs head coach Todd Bowles fired offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich for the same reason in 2022 after a 31-14 playoff loss to Moore, McCarthy and the Cowboys. Leftwich ignored the running game and forced 45-year-old Tom Brady to once again lead the league in pass attempts during the 2022 season.
Bucs general manager Jason Richt will continue to assist Bowles with the offensive coordinator interview and hiring process this year.
Bucks also set to interview Brian Johnson for vacant OC role
The Bucs will also interview with another fired offensive coordinator for their play-calling vacancy.according to Jonathan Jones of CBS; Tampa Bay fired former Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson ( We are planning to interview 36 years old).
The Buccaneers plan to interview former Eagles OC Brian Johnson for the vacant offensive coordinator position, according to sources. The Bucks showed interest last year, but it was clear he would be promoted in Philadelphia. Johnson is also a candidate to be the Browns’ OC.
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 26, 2024
The Eagles scored 24.6 points per game in 2023 after scoring 29.1 points per game in 2022 during the Super Bowl. Quarterback Jalen Hurts also regressed during the 2023 season, and Philadelphia, after a promising 10-1 start, finished 11-6, losing to Tampa Bay in the first round of the playoffs.
![Former Eagles OC Brian Johnson, QB Jalen Hurts, head coach Nick Sirianni](https://www.pewterreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Johnson-Brian-Jalen-Hurts-Nick-Siriani-Eagles-300x200.jpg)
Former Eagles OC Brian Johnson, QB Jalen Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni – Photo courtesy of USA Today
The Bucs interviewed nine candidates before hiring Dave Canales last year, including 49ers passing game coordinator Clint Kubiak, Vikings receivers coach Keenan McCardell and Giants QB coach. They include Shea Tierney, Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, Saints QB coach Ronald Curry, and Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown. , Lions running backs coach Scotty Montgomery, Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken, and Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher.
Kubiak, Cooter, Brown and Pitcher had different roles when they interviewed with Tampa Bay last year. Monken and Pitcher were offered the offensive coordinator job last year, but they turned it down due to concerns about Bowles’ job security. It’s unclear whether such an offensive-minded coach will be a candidate again this year.
Bucs quarterbacks coach Thad Lewis is well thought of by Bowles and the organization and is expected to continue. internal candidate In the same way. But unlike Johnson and former Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, Lewis has no play-calling experience.
Lewis has received interest from the Raiders as an offensive coordinator candidate, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, and from the Bills, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Buffalo also plans to interview interim play-caller Joe Brady for the job.
#invoice plan your interview #Bucks Quarterbacks coach Thad Lewis has taken the offensive coordinator job, sources said.
Lewis also expected looks from other OCs based on his work with Baker Mayfield this year.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 26, 2024
There are currently eight offensive coordinator vacancies in the NFL, including the Bucks, Falcons, Panthers, Saints, Browns, Steelers, Eagles, Bills, and Raiders.