Report: Bucs expected to fire offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich
After a season full of offensive struggles, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear to have some big changes ahead on that side of the ball.
The Bucs are expected to fire offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, per Scott Reynolds of Pewter Report.
Leftwich’s offense saw a huge drop in production this year, averaging just 18 points per game, after averaging more than 30 per game over the past two seasons. Tampa Bay struggled to move the ball consistently all year long, finished last in the NFL in rushing, and scored more than 30 points just twice this season.
After joining the Bucs as offensive coordinator under Bruce Arians in 2019, Leftwich spent one season with Jameis Winston at quarterback before the arrival of Tom Brady in 2020. Despite two seasons of big numbers and plenty of success, it looks like a dismal 2022 campaign was enough to overshadow his previous accomplishments with the offense.
Tampa Bay is facing plenty of potential roster changes this offseason, with a number of key players on both sides of the ball headed for free agency, and a challenging salary cap situation.
With all the changes that lie ahead for this team, it looks like they’ll be starting with the coaching staff.
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