Clyde Christensen Resurfaces With Tar Heels
March 2nd, 2023
Back — to coaching.
Well that didn’t last long!
When Bucs coach Todd Bowles ran failed offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich (anyone hear if he’s got a job yet?) the purge of offensive coaches included quarterbacks coach Clyde Christensen.
But to make it look all cozy and warm, the Bucs allowed Christensen to first announce his retirement.
In subsequent interviews, Christensen said one reason he retired was so he could devote time to helping a family member with medical challenges.
Either that family member is feeling better or Christensen cannot get rid of the football itch.
Zach Barnett of FootballScoop.com reports Christensen has taken a position with North Carolina for an “off-field” assistant and will work specifically with top quarterback prospect for the 2024 draft, Drake Maye.
Nothing more specific is given about Christensen’s role. But Joe found it interesting that mere weeks after Christensen said he retired, like Michael Coreleone, just when we thought Christensen was out, he got pulled back in.
What Joe finds more interesting in all of this is Maye, whose offensive coordinator Phil Longo bolted to Wisconsin. How will Maye adapt to a new coordinator/quarterbacks coach.
March 2nd, 2023 at 11:31 am
Cool… Perhaps he can help Leftwhich get a job.
March 2nd, 2023 at 11:37 am
I believe the family Christensen was planning to be closer to actually resides in North Carolina.
March 2nd, 2023 at 11:48 am
“So Clyde, have you worked with any QB’s we’re familiar with?”
“Well, there’s Tom Brady”.
(“Tell the other applicants to go home”)
March 2nd, 2023 at 11:49 am
^ Also worked with Peyton Manning.
March 2nd, 2023 at 12:06 pm
Clyde……we certainly hope you enjoyed your retirement……
GO HEELS!!!
March 2nd, 2023 at 12:36 pm
Longo was going to get replaced at the end of year anyways. Lost 4 straight towards end of season. GO HEELS
March 2nd, 2023 at 1:59 pm
Another ringer on Clyde’s list of ringers. He’s great at being in proximity of great players… Brady, Manning, Luck. This guy is golden