The Bucs have already begun the process of finding a replacement for offensive coordinator Dave Canales, who was hired as Panthers head coach on Thursday. Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Richt are leading the search, and the team has been in the last three years following Canales’ departure and the firing of offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich after the 2022 season. is looking for a third offensive coordinator.
The Pewter Report will update this article with which candidates the Bucks plan to interview with in the coming days and weeks until the offensive coordinator position is filled.
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Latest update: January 26th, 1:30pm ET
Latest news on Bucs offensive coordinator candidates
Rams QB Coach/Passing Game Coordinator Zach Robinson
NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport reported that the Bucs have submitted a request to interview Rams quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Zach Robinson. He and quarterback Baker Mayfield worked together when he was taken off waivers by Los Angeles in December 2022 and was the Rams’ quarterback when Matthew Stafford was injured.
Robinson, a protégé of Sean McVay, is being sought around the league for the vacant offensive coordinator position, including NFC South rivals Atlanta and New Orleans. The Falcons are the favorite to acquire Robinson, given his working relationship with new head coach Raheem Morris since his time with the Rams.
If Robinson goes to Atlanta, the Falcons will be in a free agent acquisition war with the Bucs for Mayfield’s services, as neither Desmond Ridder nor Taylor Heinicke are the answer at center if they want to go the free route at quarterback. There is a possibility of getting caught up in
#Rams QB coach and passing game coordinator Zach Robinson has been asked to interview for the vacant position. #Bucks Sources say it is the OC’s job. Possible reunion with Baker Mayfield.
Robinson is one of the busiest coordinator candidates attracting active interest from the government. #Saints, #Steelers,…
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 26, 2024
Former Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bucks are scheduled to meet with former Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. Buffalo fired Dorsey midway through the season and replaced him with interim play-caller Joe Brady. Dorsey, who won a national championship at the University of Miami, spent six years as a backup quarterback in the NFL with Cleveland and San Francisco.
He began his coaching career as the Panthers’ quarterbacks coach in Carolina from 2013 to 2017 and took the same position in Buffalo in 2019. Dorsey served as the Bills’ offensive coordinator during the 2022-23 season.
Sources say the Buccaneers will meet with Ken Dorsey next week for the offensive coordinator position. Dorsey also interviewed for the OC position with the Browns this week. pic.twitter.com/wCfmyYaPyv
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 26, 2024
Former Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson
CBS’ Jonathan Jones reports that former Philadelphia offensive coordinator Brian was fired after the offense scored just nine points against coach Todd Bowles’ team, which the Bucs won 32-9 in the Wild Card. It was reported that he plans to meet with Mr. Johnson, 36. 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. Johnson is a former offensive coordinator at the University of Florida and worked with Bucs backup quarterback Kyle Trask.
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
Former Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported that the Bucs plan to interview former Chargers and Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. 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 Moore, averaging 20.4 points per game after averaging 23.4 points per game in 2022. Moore, head coach Brandon Staley and the rest of the Chargers’ staff were fired this offseason.
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
Bucs QB coach Thad Lewis may be given an interview opportunity.
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 Ken Dorsey, Brian Johnson and 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. Lewis is in high demand due to his performance last season alongside quarterback Baker Mayfield, who had a career year in his first season with Tampa Bay.
#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
The Bucs interviewed 10 offensive coordinator candidates last year.
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield and OC Dave Canales – Photo by Cliff Welch/PR
The Bucs interviewed 10 candidates last year, including Dave Canales, who ultimately won the offensive coordinator job in Tampa Bay.
Other candidates include 49ers passing game coordinator Klint Kubiak, Vikings receivers coach Keenan McCardell, Giants quarterbacks coach Shay Tierney, Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter and Saints’ They included quarterbacks coach Ronald Curry, Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, Lions running backs coach Scotty Montgomery and the 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.
