Bill Belichick To Tampa Chatter Surfaces
December 22nd, 2025
Arguably the premier NFL insider went on record this morning, planting a flag representing an official heads-up for Buccaneers fans and everyone across the NFL.
If Todd Bowles gets fired, said Mike Florio during PFT Live on NBC Sports, look out for Bill Belichick making a play to replace him.
“If the event that Todd Bowles is not retained as head coach of the Buccaneers, that becomes a hotspot for a certain head coach who currently works in the state where the Carolina Panthers play their games,” Florio said of Belichick.
“Mark my words. Mark my words. You’ll start to hear rumblings that he’s interested. Because he was last year. Because your buddy [and Belichick consigliere [Mike Lombardi] was trying to retire Todd Bowles last year, if you remember that. He was starting the rumor that Todd Bowles is going to retire. Todd Bowles basically had to come out and say, ‘I don’t know what the hell you’re talking about; I’m not retiring.'”
“Keep and eye on it because I think that’s one of the places [Belichick] would like to go. And we’ve seen the Glazer family make some kooky decisions from time to time about coaches, whether it’s Greg Schiano or whether it’s dumping Jon Gruden and making a position coach in Raheem Morris the head coach. … Just keep an eye on it.”
Belichick turns 74 in April and is very busy coaching the University of North Carolina and keeping pace with his 24-year-old girlfriend. But it is widely assumed Belichick wants back in the NFL after getting booted by New England.
Buccaneers Ring of Honor general manager Jason Licht worked directly with Belichick as director of player personnel for three seasons (2009-2011).
Joe does not think Team Glazer would want to hire Belichick to replace Bowles, but the owners would be insane to not interview him and hear his grand plan, including who would be his offensive coordinator.
December 22nd, 2025 at 12:46 pm
Not so fast. The Hoodie just signed Bobby Petrino as his OC. UNC is turning into a retirement home.
December 22nd, 2025 at 12:48 pm
No, no and no!
Let’s get a guy under 60 for the love of pete
December 22nd, 2025 at 12:49 pm
No.
December 22nd, 2025 at 12:50 pm
Todd created a circus before he retires in a few weeks. I got my popcorn and peanuts ready.
December 22nd, 2025 at 12:51 pm
Bill Belly – HC, Bobby P – OC, Michigan Man Moore – DC.
How good does this staff think our young studs are? (hint: this has nothing to do with football players)
December 22nd, 2025 at 12:51 pm
NO MORE DINOSAURS – NO GRUDEN NO BILL
December 22nd, 2025 at 12:52 pm
If Billy knows anything, it’s defense.
December 22nd, 2025 at 12:53 pm
HELL NO !! without Brady -his record is terrible
December 22nd, 2025 at 12:55 pm
This chatter was brought to you by Mike Lombardi
December 22nd, 2025 at 12:55 pm
Before Todd destroyed the reputation of this franchise this would of been a pretty desirable place to attract good coaches. Now? Not so much. Regardless Bowles is gone as far as I’m concerned.
December 22nd, 2025 at 12:58 pm
Only if Matt Patricia comes on as offensive coordinator….
Seriously? Hell No!
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:02 pm
No. Hard pass. How about an offensive mind for our next head coach? Maybe a Todd Monken?
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:03 pm
If he can be a head coach without hiring his kids then maybe?
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:04 pm
Kubiak , Diaboll, need an offensive guy,, preferably young unless you bring in John Harbaugh w his coaching staff,,, but we are not out of the woods with Bowles yet
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:04 pm
For the love of god, please no.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:06 pm
NO NO NO NO NO!
please! God No!
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:06 pm
I will stop watching and going. I swear I will. Please no.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:08 pm
Im in agreement with the “Hell no” crowd.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:12 pm
Only way I would take this is if he is by himself. Can’t bring his usual guys.
Bill you can be HC, overseeing operations, but we have a say in the OC and DC hires.
The one good thing about Bill is he actually crafts game plans weekly to expose opponents. Do they always work… no but he’s not afraid to adjust or to cut dead weight.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:12 pm
If you bring Bill in…..then you also get the crazy pyscho daughter aged girlfriend too!!!!
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:13 pm
Alright, here we go! Not my first or 10th choice but I’m glad we’re talking about it. Time to flush Toilet Bowles!
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:14 pm
I seriously doubt that happens. I may be right or I may be wrong.
I think the owners have learned from their mistakes, to a degree.
The safest thing, in my view, they can do is to keep Bowles but hire a new DC with a new system (hopefully 4-3) and keep Grizzard.
Then beg Baker to stay.
Then start grooming Grizzard to replace Bowles.
Will the owners do that ? Nobody knows, I sure don’t.
I am inclined to believe they are risk intolerant.
If the owners decide to roll the dice I think they will choose youth over aged cradle robbing egomaniacs with bimbo girlfriends.
A young guy would be less expensive as well.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:14 pm
No! Please God NO! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:15 pm
Nancy Reagan……….. “Just Say No”
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:15 pm
Oh god no, look at the clown show he is currently running at UNC with Jordan as his circus master. Whatever Bill had, scheme wise, he lost, discipline wise, went out the window when he let Jordan handle his professional business. Bill is done
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:16 pm
Horrible idea.Todd Monken not any better of a choice. Need younger offensive coach
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:16 pm
Belichick’s record without Brady is 84 wins / 104 losses.
We already have a coach with a losing record. Why hire another one.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:17 pm
First ya have ta get rid of Bowzo….the thing that would not leave.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:17 pm
The Glazers are on the clock
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:18 pm
Not “no” but “hell NO!” Falcons turned him down for wanting to be the GM or have a big management role to what he had with patriots. I don’t see Licht saying “sure do my job and I’ll quit.” Also let’s be precise about the “hell NO”, since Brady left, Belichick went to playoffs once out of four years and had a terrible season at UNC. He doesn’t have the magic without Brady.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:19 pm
NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:19 pm
No Thank You
We need someone with a No risk it, no biscuit mentality.
No more Defensive minded HC’s.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:20 pm
Is it possible Bowles actually did let it be known internally that he was planning on retiring after this season? Could that be the secret no one wants to tell? And why the players have less fight?
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:21 pm
Which Bill Belichek? The one with or without Brady?
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:21 pm
The next big question is; Will Bowles stay and give up the defense ?
I may be wrong but I think he would.
That Michigan job is a wild card. But it is cold up there and taxes are high and the pressure would be very high. And, he would be compared to Belichick who ain’t doing all that well.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:24 pm
@Sal
His son is a linebacker there. It’s not crazy.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:25 pm
NO!!!!!!!!
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:26 pm
Ahahahhaha you Bucs fans are going to get what you wish for.
How does Saints ex OC Kubiak sound?? He was really good when he was calling the offense there
Or an old Bellichek?
How about a washed up Monken? Ravens really looking good this year lol
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:27 pm
The conversation has started. That’s good!
Please get rid of Bowles or have him “retire”. We need to get younger and more creative. Soooo tired of arms crossed Bowles with no emotion and his “brilliant defense” that hasn’t done jack since ‘20-‘21.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:28 pm
Baker Bowl Says:
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:24 pm
@Sal
His son is a linebacker there. It’s not crazy.
^^^^^
All the more reason for him not to go.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:28 pm
“How does Saints ex OC Kubiak sound?? He was really good when he was calling the offense there”
Convinced most fans keep saying Kubiak solely off name recognition, which is part of the plot to that Eddie Murphy movie “Distinguished Gentlemen” lol
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:28 pm
No!
No-no-no-no-no
Kubiak
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:28 pm
The Bucs really need an innovative “OFFENSIVE” minded coach……no more defensive minded coaches…..no more
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:29 pm
Promote Grizzard! Being Bucs OC is the key to being a good head coach 🙂
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:29 pm
We will also be out of salary cap hell – so let’s bring in some proven help in the trenches and let go of some of those “highly valued” draft picks if needed.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:30 pm
But as I posted earlier, I think Baker will determine what happens.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:31 pm
Mike McCarthy would be good
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:33 pm
Old Billy boy has lost his mind…
Allowing a washed up fugly 24 year old Instagram model to run/ruin your life is totally mentally ill, weirdo 5h!t.
I don’t want this old arse fart anywhere near the Bucs franchise.
Seriously – who is Billy B without TB12?
A straight up nobody.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:35 pm
under 40 please!
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:37 pm
The scent of Bowzo Number Five is lingering aroud the field.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:37 pm
say what? might as well get tom landry or Jeffrey Epstein
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:44 pm
Nowadays, teams that have Offensive HC’s win Superbowls and teams who have Defensive HC’s don’t.
It’s as simple as that.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:46 pm
Trade for Tomlin 😁
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:51 pm
Oh Hell no.
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:51 pm
If this were up Baker – I’d see him voting for a coach he’s worked with before that’s on the market. commanders OC kingsbury is that guy – and honestly I’m not stoked to see him back in the HC chair after his stint with Arizona. Wouldn’t be mad as our OC, just don’t think he’s a great HC
This team historically goes after Defnaive minded coaches, but be careful who you all wish for, the good right now run the same scheme as Bowles…
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:52 pm
NOOOOOOOOOO!!
(Bill’s lady friend is welcome on the pirate ship anytime, tho)
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:56 pm
Nooooooooo! Bring back Chucky but have him on a tight leash. Licht makes the personnel moves with INPUT from Chucky not on ORDERS from Chucky.
I always liked Gruden but I hated the revolving door at QB and didn’t care for all the older free agents. He didn’t appear to have the knack for it like Arians and Licht did. They brought it just enough help.
Or bring in Dungy with Gruden as OC. Yeah, I can dream.
I know one thing. I do NOT want some angry geezer who didn’t do a damn thing after his QB left.
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:03 pm
Please NO!!
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:07 pm
Tomlin!
Keep Gizzo in place. Hear me out. Yes, Gizzo has lost his mojo since the bye. Still better than The Mustache in Pittsburgh. Arthur Smith is a walking meme bad. I do appreciate the laughs while he coached Atlanta. 10 out of 10 for unintentional comedy. My bet is if we gave Gizzo one of the starting guards back, he would be just fine.
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:11 pm
Our roster needs someone that’s actually “been there done that”. This team has zero confidence in Bowles and about the same in accountability. I think the selling point to someone like Tomlin, Belichick, Gruden is immediate credibility and a figure head that would run the team while allowing the coordinators to do their jobs. Gruden might be the one who still wants to call plays but that’s got some pros as far as keeping stability in the offense for Mayfield.
Tampa is a desirable spot….we got cap space and draft picks. We got a good blend of youth and vets. Our offense is loaded, defense has a solid core…we got guys that can hold value in potential trades. We need someone that’s capable of holding players accountable, I don’t think there’s any coordinators other than Monken that would fit. Arians came in and immediately had credibility in the locker room, he was aggressive but fair. It’s a business and every time we get these coaches the players love, we underperform.
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:11 pm
On the other hand, I’m available.
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:11 pm
THE CURRENT QUESTION IS … Can we beat Miami?
Miami has won 4 of their last 6 games
Tampa has won 1 of their last 6 games
Miami-Ewers scored 21 in his 1st start
Tampa has only scored +20 once in the last 5 games
THE ONLY GOOD NEWS …
The NFL wants us to win this game because it sets up a big finale in Tampa.
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:13 pm
Bill Belichick can be a defense coordinator and the Bucs should hire Klint Kubiak as the head coach. The Bucs should draft a new qb and let Baker be a backup qb or move on. Bill Belichick era is over as the head coach. The Bucs’s ship is sinking day by day. Captain Bowles needs to be fired soon.
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:15 pm
Marine Buc Says:
December 22nd, 2025 at 1:33 pm
Allowing a washed up fugly 24 year old Instagram model to run/ruin your life is totally mentally ill, weirdo 5h!t.
I don’t want this old arse fart anywhere near the Bucs franchise.
^^^^^
This “old arse fart” is 100% in agreement with the above statement.
I was Navy but there’s one Marine that knows what’s going on.
Just having a little fun with an age old rivalry.
Being a sailor it would be inappropriate for me to offer an Oorah but the thought is there.
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:19 pm
Bucs had their next coach on staff the past two seasons in Coen and Canales. Would have loved Hoodie a decade ago. But this teams needs a younger, offensive minded guy that can work with Baker.
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:22 pm
Just to be clear for others, an “Oorah” should be reserved to only the
“Semper Fi” boys.
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:25 pm
No. Just No.
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:28 pm
Confucius say looking backward distracts from navigating the right path forward.
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:31 pm
Klint Kubiak would be a good choice, unless Michigan hires him first.
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:31 pm
Sal what?!?! 😂😂keep radio then have radio groom grizzard for a HC spot.
Dude can’t even run an offense. What’s radio going teach him how to be mediocre and lose games.
No to BB no to Gruden.
Clint kubiak should get serious interview
Would the ravens really bounce Harbaugh ?
If so that’s no doubt the hire
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:37 pm
Jerseybuc Says:
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:31 pm
Sal what?!?! 😂😂keep radio then have radio groom grizzard for a HC spot.
^^^^^
I’m not saying that would be my choice or the best choice.
I’m saying Bowles has a couple years remaining and the owners may view that as the safest choice.
It’s all about Baker or at least it should be all about Baker.
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:43 pm
NO !
WTF is blathering that STUPID idea !
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:47 pm
Bring in Klint Kubiak as HC. If Bill wants to come in it can be as assistant HC/DC. If not no. Bring in Kubiak, or Mike LaFeur for HC.
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:48 pm
Oh hell no
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:49 pm
N-O
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:55 pm
Nooooooooooo Tampa has always worked better with an Offensive coach! Just watch the dam documentary! It is literally history repeating itself. I love Dungy but it took a fiery Offensive minded coach to push them to the next level! Same with BA offensive mind! Should of never let Coen even sniff anything other than the Bucs HC job.
December 22nd, 2025 at 2:59 pm
For God’s sake NO to that embarrassing old fart.
Dan Orlovesky is an interesting OC candidate imo.
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:03 pm
At least the Defense wouldn’t be as soft as it has been for the last 7 seasons
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:06 pm
Mike Lafleur please!
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:11 pm
No one wants him here please stop with this …
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:11 pm
Noooooooooooooo! With all his drama, plus the fact he didn’t do well after Brady and Gronk and Jules. Plus, so many other factors.
If Todd was to be let go, we need a younger and more viable coach that can reach the players on their level. Kubiak, and others are viable. The entire group needs to be able to reach the players. No way Bill can.
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:13 pm
No thank you!!!
And for those Bucs fans that were kids when we won our first Super Bowl please stop asking for Gruden for a coach again. You have no idea what we experienced after the Super Bowl year. Don’t get me wrong I will always be grateful for his accomplishments in 2002.
I do love his You Tube channel. He will coach again. But please not here.
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:15 pm
Just to clarify for the people who are math-challenged, since 2020 (5 years span):
2020: 11-5 (Brady) (Arians) (Licht)
2021: 13-4 (Brady) (Arians) (Licht)
24-9
2022: 8-9 (Brady) (Bowles) (Licht)
2023: 9-8 (Mayfield) (Bowles) (Licht)
2024: 10-7 (Mayfield) (Bowles) (Licht)
2025: 7-8 (Mayfield) (Bowles) (Licht) (Also, this season is not over yet)
34-32
Licht Total in same time: 58-41
(Clearly, the Bucs would be total idiots if they fired Jason Licht)
Mayfield is 26-23 with the Bucs. There is no way he would have a losing record with us after this season, even if we lose the last 2 games.
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:17 pm
Two reasons NOT to hire Bill Belichick:
🏈 Age. As old as he is, he will insist on a veteran QB and will not draft one.
🏈 He is a defensive coach. We win divisions with defensive head coaches. We win Superbowl rings with offensive head coaches.
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:18 pm
This reeks of Jason Licht desperation, same MO that saved his neck when he brought it Bruce Arians… and he shares some responsibility for the current mess!
He DEI’d Byron Leftwich and Todd Bowels and has not provided the big picture vision he cashes his checks for.
I think Bowels has the largest coaching staff in the league. He has to have a clock management specialist….
🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:19 pm
Hire whoever can help Jason Licht identify pass rushers because the man needs help badly
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:23 pm
Todd Monken is a no as well.
Nagy is the best choice:
🏈 He’s been OC for the chiefs for 5 years, so not a rookie OC.
🏈 Part of the Andy Reid coaching tree.
🏈 Until this year, every year he’s had a winning record.
🏈 Has helped the best QB in the league develop.
🏈 He’s only 47 years old. Still young as opposed to 65+ coaches.
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:29 pm
Buccaneer Bonzai – Good data to know. Absolutely yes to Nagy.
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:36 pm
Joe mentioned it… if Bowles is replaced , I like Mr. Clean plus a top tier oc.
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:38 pm
Bill’s Hall of Fame days are behind him. Simple as that.
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:42 pm
Todd is probably a better coach than we give him credit for he is catching all the blame but as a DC he is really bad, his scheme does not work now, it’s not fooling anyone and he’s not inspiring the team, his OC stinks also and acts clueless.
why did Rachaad bust open that long run? BC they were not expecting it
how about Detroit’s DB coach?- young, inspiring and on fire!!
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:43 pm
The only way I see Bowles surviving this (provided we actually make the playoffs) is like the Colts did with Dungy. You get to be HC, hands OFF the Offense and get a real D coordinator to call the D (NOT any D position coach currently employed by the team) with an innovative d system the players actually believe in. If you think the players “believe” in the current system, then you actually the believe the strippers are “really into you” as well.
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:50 pm
I say yes, bring him on. At least we’ll have some standards. No one can say he’s average or a loser.
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:52 pm
UGH!…
For the love of the game, avoid DC turned HC!!!
OC turned HC is the way to go since it is a qb driven league….
Rotate DCs every year but keep the offense and coaches in tact!
Klint Kubiac, come on down to Tampa…
Mike LeFleur, Welcome to Ray Jay…
Todd Monken, Welcome back COACH!!!
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:52 pm
KLINT KUBIAK!!!!!
GO BUCS!!!!!
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:53 pm
MJ coaching is a combination of art and science, I am certain Todd would score 100 on the science if coaching.
However he scores very low on the art of being a head coach.
Jets fans warned us!
December 22nd, 2025 at 3:58 pm
Buccaneer Bonzai Says:
Nagy is the best choice:
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Uh no.
He ran the Bears right into the ground, was universally hated and mocked by everyone. I’d literally rather have Bowles for another year than be tied to that stiff for multiple years.