Money & Mike McDaniel
January 20th, 2026
Raise The Flags documentary star and Buccaneers co-owner Joel Glazer, proud member of Team Glazer.
So how motivated by money is hot NFL offensive coordinator candidate/lukewarm head coach candidate Mike McDaniel?
It might not matter.
ESPN’s Jeff Darlington reported on the McDaniel contract extension following his first two seasons as Miami head coach. McDaniel got Miami in the playoffs in back-to-back years (2022 & 2023) and the Dolphins wanted to lock him down. So McDaniel got a new deal paying him through the 2028 season.
Of course, McDaniel was fired last week by Miami. That means Miami is paying him for three more seasons, per the report. As many NFL fans know, teams put “offset language” in contracts to prevent coaches from double-dipping. So if Miami is due to pay McDaniel $6 million annually over the next three years, for example, then they only have to pay McDaniel $6 million per year minus whatever he would be earning from a new team.
A year ago, credible reports claimed the Raiders broke the bank for offensive coordinator Chip Kelly to become the Las Vegas playcaller at $6 million annually. Allegedly, that was a new high for an NFL assistant coach.
So what might McDaniel demand to be the Bucs’ offensive coordinator? A report today referred to him as “the favorite” for the job.
Is Team Glazer willing to throw Chip Kelly money around? Will they have to go much higher than that given there apparently is competition for McDaniel?
The terms of Todd Bowles’ head coach salary have never been reported. However, Bowles did tell Joe last year at the NFL Scouting Combine that Team Glazer tore up his prior contract rather than just adding years to his original head coach contract. Bowles’ extension is through the 2028 season.
Is there a chance McDaniel could earn more than Bowles this year as Bucs offensive coordinator? That might be what it takes to get McDaniel. And that certainly would tell fans the Bucs are all-in for 2026.
January 20th, 2026 at 4:01 pm
Give Mike what he wants financially and tell him make this offense explosive again and you’re the coach regardless of what Bowles does next season
January 20th, 2026 at 4:01 pm
Is this the new special teams coach?
January 20th, 2026 at 4:03 pm
Don’t love the idea of an assistant making more than the head coach
January 20th, 2026 at 4:05 pm
McDaniel has bought a house in Tampa.
January 20th, 2026 at 4:07 pm
If McDaniel chooses the Bucs money will not be an issue imo. I think the Glazers are trying to do right by Bowles this year since the last couple of years they’ve gotten good returns from limited investment in Canales and Coen.
If McDaniel doesn’t choose the Bucs we’ll know it was bc he valued friendships (Saleh) or being a HC
January 20th, 2026 at 4:17 pm
Feeling the Glazers will do right by Mike to get him here as OC. Mike will make it a family decision too. As they are a young family, the Glazers should throw in some yearly top tier Disney World, Busch Garden, and other area venue tickets too.
January 20th, 2026 at 4:23 pm
“McDaniel has bought a house in Tampa.”
Where is this information coming from?
January 20th, 2026 at 4:24 pm
‘And that certainly would tell fans the Bucs are all-in for 2026.’
If the bucs are all in for 2026 he would have been let go. What an all out propaganda blitz to snow the fan base
January 20th, 2026 at 4:24 pm
Idk Joes I feel like I can’t buy what they were selling during that documentary. How did Todd Bowles keep his job if that’s how they really operate?
January 20th, 2026 at 4:32 pm
The Bucs aren’t all in for 2026, they kept Todd Bowles as the head coach. Unless we score 40 points a game it will be a mediocre season. Maybe we can get Ronde Barber to push more Bowles buttons and force him to revamp his outdated defense
January 20th, 2026 at 4:34 pm
8mill and the Phins pay 6mill of it
January 20th, 2026 at 4:44 pm
Jackson
I looked to see if I could find it. It’s on Facebook cannon fire nation.
I would only believe it if it comes from a reliable source. Not Facebook.
January 20th, 2026 at 4:46 pm
Not how it works – Dolphins pay $6M minus whatever we would pay him. If we pay him $5M, Dolphins pay $1M. If we pay $8M, Dolphins pay $0M.
January 20th, 2026 at 4:47 pm
@ – Johnny on the moon – any money the Bucs pay McDaniel is subtracted from the Dolphins amount – that’s how offset contract work
You don’t know what you are talking about. Obviously. SMDH
January 20th, 2026 at 4:47 pm
“Whoa Johnny the Moon, don’t get too carried away. I like your math though. It means IF a team paid him less than $6million a year, the fishies would pay him the difference through 2028. But, heck, we Culverhouses, I mean Glazerhouses, want you to be our accountant. Call me!” -Hugh
January 20th, 2026 at 4:49 pm
Timon, doing good by Bowles by addressing the side of the ball that was by far the most injured, yet played the best out of all there sides. In all 3 years you mentioned, the offense and by extension the OC were not the issue with this team, Bowles vaunted defense was. You want to do right by Bowles? Force him to give up defensive play calling and to hire a competent DC to handle that side of the ball. Otherwise we are just rehashing mediocrity
January 20th, 2026 at 4:50 pm
Wait a minute.
McDaniel is getting paid $6 million NOT to work? Lol…now there’s definitely no reason for him to be the Bucs OC. He can sit on the couch for a year and get paid, watch the Bucs crash and burn then interview for the HC job 2027.
That way he doesn’t have to risk his career on the HC and the performance of the offense. If he’s smart he’ll wait until he’s offered more money and more power. That comes with a HC interview not an OC job.
January 20th, 2026 at 4:52 pm
If I were McDaniel, I would be pushing really hard for that Raiders HC Job. You KNOW Brady, Spytec, & Mark Davis were all PUMPED on that plane ride back to Vegas early this morning! That would be LOTS OF FUN being in Vegas with that group of young executives, and helping rebuild that Raiders roster from scratch with Mendoza. That dude is SPECIAL. Generational.
January 20th, 2026 at 4:55 pm
johnnythemoon Says:
“8mill and the Phins pay 6mill of it”
Not how it works.
If the Bucs offer him $8m, they would pay all of it.
If they offer him $4m, the fins would pay him another $2m
January 20th, 2026 at 4:56 pm
McDaniel is getting paid $6 million NOT to work? Lol…now there’s definitely no reason for him to be the Bucs OC. He can sit on the couch for a year and get paid, watch the Bucs crash and burn then interview for the HC job 2027.
That way he doesn’t have to risk his career on the HC and the performance of the offense. If he’s smart he’ll wait until he’s offered more money and more power. That comes with a HC interview not an OC job.
January 20th, 2026 at 4:57 pm
buccintimeforchanges Says:
“@ – Johnny on the moon – any money the Bucs pay McDaniel is subtracted from the Dolphins amount – that’s how offset contract work
You don’t know what you are talking about. Obviously. SMDH”
Is that really necessary?
January 20th, 2026 at 4:57 pm
Joe, have you heard ANYTHING about a search for a DC?
January 20th, 2026 at 4:59 pm
I just saw this. It is unrelated to McDaniel, but maybe not. The Bucs just hired Danny Smith. It appears he is one of the best ST Coaches in the league. So maybe the message comes across that the Bucs are serious about making changes with the Coaches they hire!!!
January 20th, 2026 at 5:01 pm
McDaniel is getting paid $6 million NOT to work? Lol…now there’s definitely no reason for him to be the Bucs OC. He can sit on the couch for a year and get paid, watch the Bucs tank then interview for the HC job 2027.
January 20th, 2026 at 5:08 pm
Bowles is still the HC. The Bucs punted on the 2026 season. Might as well bring back Leftwich, he was the Todd Bowles of the offense.
January 20th, 2026 at 5:10 pm
“All In”…. 90% or more of Bucs fans know the Bucs are not giving full effort to win in 2026. There is no way Bowles would be the coach if the Bucs were going “all in”.
January 20th, 2026 at 5:10 pm
@ Eric Says: “Give Mike what he wants financially and tell him make this offense explosive again and you’re the coach regardless of what Bowles does next season.”
THE dumbest, weakest thing I’ve ever heard. Just the DUMBEST. Glad you’re not our Owner. Promising a guy the HC Job before he’s even called his FIRST PLAY. Hmmmm… LoL What could possibly go wrong with THAT!? Then, be STUCK WITH HIM without even being able to go through the process of having a real true legit head coaching search, in order to find and then land THE BEST available HC and ‘fit’ for your franchise. JUST to hire a freaking OC.
If YOU are that desperate, then you should just go ahead and sell the team. Cause, that is just embarrassingly WEAK AF. And, it’s STUPID. I would like think that I had a lot more ‘confidence’ in MYSELF as an Owner or GM, than THAT. I would have MUCH ‘higher’ expectations, in being able to land a MUCH BETTER STRONGER ‘top-tier’ level HC than HIM. 💯
January 20th, 2026 at 5:17 pm
@ Eric – It’s just completely irrational. It’s like in all-out panic/freak-out mode. It makes NO SENSE, whatsoever. And, it is lacking ANY real thought. 💯
January 20th, 2026 at 5:31 pm
The Buccaneer organization only goes all in when the team is Super Bowl-ready. This team is nowhere close. Just a guess, but I’m not expecting much in the way of free agent spending until 2027. Many fans have mentioned this, but it looks like Bowles is a lame-duck coach while the team prepares for the following year.
January 20th, 2026 at 5:36 pm
@ Bee Says: “McDaniel is getting paid $6 million NOT to work? Lol…now there’s definitely no reason for him to be the Bucs OC. He can sit on the couch for a year and get paid, watch the Bucs tank then interview for the HC job 2027.”
Yeah, I said this in the very beginning, but not necessarily about the Bucs particularly. I said, that HE can afford to be very picky. And, he should be. I wouldn’t just accept ANY old job if I were him. It would have to be the ‘right’ fit and a GREAT opportunity. Otherwise, sit-back and take some time off to reset, and chances are there will be another half-dozen+ head coaching jobs available again, for NEXT SEASON. And, he will once again be a TOP candidate. There will be PLENTY of big-time college jobs and NFL coordinator jobs all throughout the next year or two, too! So, there is absolutely zero reason to rush. Take your time, and take your pick with what feels right. He doesn’t have to just jump right back in if it’s not the right place and time.
January 20th, 2026 at 5:40 pm
If I were McDaniel I would demand final say on draft picks and right to choose free agents, relegating Licht’s overrated and arrogant aas back to assistant coffee boy like he was when Tom Brady was there running the show and winning championships.
Licht is the real problem on this team, not Bowles. Wake up fanboys.
January 20th, 2026 at 5:44 pm
Well do the interview with the Bengals guy because he was second to Mike in my opinion. The guy from Atlanta nope, same with Clevelands ex loser. Monken might have started out being the one I liked because of his past with Mayfield. McDaniel has a good offensive game plan with tricks as well.
January 20th, 2026 at 5:45 pm
@ Timon Says: “If McDaniel doesn’t choose the Bucs we’ll know it was bc he valued friendships (Saleh) or being a HC.”
But, what if he chooses NEITHER!? Then, what would that mean!?
January 20th, 2026 at 5:48 pm
The Glazers are all in for 2026????
All in for what exactly???
We now know the defense will not change since Bowles is still employed.
An OC will not change that as witnessed by the last four years.
This is just more happy talk by the same people who tried to tell us Bowles would win double digit games in 2025.
Care to revise that pile of Todd statement for us???
January 20th, 2026 at 5:52 pm
Dream on me buccos.
January 20th, 2026 at 5:52 pm
‘what might McDaniel demand to be the Bucs’ offensive coordinator?’
A competent HC if he is wise!
January 20th, 2026 at 5:54 pm
Fire Bowzo and hire Gruden….problems solved.
January 20th, 2026 at 5:54 pm
Come on, Jude… Nobody is concerned about Disney and Busch Gardens tickets LoL. I’m pretty sure they can afford to go there anytime they want… By Limo, or private helicopter. So, that will not be an issue one way or the other. Now, if you were talking more about giving them their own condo on the beach, or courtesy beach house, that comes with free memberships at Belleair Country Club AND The Pelican, then you’d be talkin. But, DISNEY TICKETS… Come on.
January 20th, 2026 at 5:55 pm
Fire Todd
January 20th, 2026 at 5:56 pm
We need a ton of new players too. Our roster is not above average.
January 20th, 2026 at 5:58 pm
McDaniel has withdrawn his name to be HC of the Browns
January 20th, 2026 at 5:59 pm
6 million for nothin
And the checks are free
This ain’t workin
January 20th, 2026 at 6:02 pm
Why is Dean still on the roster?
January 20th, 2026 at 6:02 pm
that would be hilarious
but should McDaniel just ask for $1 and stick it to the Dolphins team that fired him?
January 20th, 2026 at 6:03 pm
mike has demanded that he wants to live in the underbelly of the stadium ship, that fires the cannons when the bucs score…
he wants it to be his own personal play space, and full time man cave X rubber room…
he says if baker can live under the stadium in the boiler room, he can chill out on the ship, in deluxe fashion, and live the pirates life
January 20th, 2026 at 6:07 pm
Melvin – Top tier Disney tickets for a year are pretty pricey. I bet their daughter loves Disney like the rest of us. Yeah, throw in a nice condo on the beach too. A package for everyone in the family.
January 20th, 2026 at 6:11 pm
So I see where McDaniel withdrew from the Cleveland interview which I don’t blame him for that however, I wonder if the Bucs have wooo him enough to take the Bucs OC job or is he headed to Tennessee
January 20th, 2026 at 6:12 pm
@ heyjude – you’re talking about ‘someone’ with a net worth of somewhere in the 8-FIGURE RANGE, at a very minimum. That ‘individual’ isn’t worried bout how they’re going to afford to pay for their kids tickets to Busch Gardens. They could seriously PAY FOR SOMEONE to take their kids there EVERY single day of the week and be just fine. LoL. It’s another world from regular people. That’s what drives me CRAZY about all these people who worship all these ELITE’s and celebrities, while literally ‘thinking’ they are living in the same UNIVERSE. They have NO IDEA of ‘their’ reality, versus their own. And, they believe THEM and listen to THEM on their world view, and their politics. When, those people are NEVER affected by their own POOR policies. It is absolutely ABSURD.
January 20th, 2026 at 6:16 pm
He just withdrew from the browns job 👀
January 20th, 2026 at 6:19 pm
HeyJude – What is “pricey” for a full year’s season pass… Like, how much would it cost to purchase one for each kid!? Now, remember this guy is guaranteed at least $6-MILLION next year’s salary, even if he DOESN’T work. I’m sure whatever it is his wife could blow through that EASILY, in just one afternoon at International Mall, or him at the Hard Rock in just one sitting at the Blackjack tables LoL.
January 20th, 2026 at 6:21 pm
@popmike
he interviewed with chargers today. could be bad news the chargers wooed him
January 20th, 2026 at 6:21 pm
just do it
January 20th, 2026 at 6:35 pm
What happened to Lavonte David’s IG
January 20th, 2026 at 6:46 pm
“ McDaniel has withdrawn his name to be HC of the Browns”
Best business decision he could have made.
January 20th, 2026 at 7:13 pm
Why would McDaniel want to come here with an unstable coaching staff? There’s no guarantee He gets the job as head coach next year and he would probably be gone to another team next year anyway if the offense does any good, so why not go to a more stable team like San Diego? I wouldn’t want anything to do with coming here to coach as long as we have the same head coach in place.
January 20th, 2026 at 7:27 pm
how good were the Dolphins? The
January 20th, 2026 at 7:30 pm
You know as much as I have issues with the Glazers retaining Bowles I do have to agree with the Joes on the fact that they will put money into the team if they think they can get a return on their investment. Malcolm did it in 2002 when he sent a ton of coin and draft picks to Al Davis for Gruden. The kids did likelwise in 2020 when they got Tom Brady everything he wanted to go get that second Lombardi which probably would have been a 3rd Lombardi as well if not for that call Todd Bowles made which turned Cooper Cupp into a hero. Licht dropped $14 million on a busted up edge rusher so the money that we are talking about with Bowles and McDaniel are peanuts compared to the coin spent on players, TV revenue, etc…. As for the $6 million the Fins owe McDaniel, that is an advantage for every team considering his services: the Bucs, Chargers, Eagles, Titans (Saleh has to make a play for him) and any other coaching openings he is still in consideration for. McDaniel is going to pick what he thinks is the best opportunity. Do not know if Tampa is the choice but for those who think Bowles is a big negatiove, well, the Glazers learned a valuable lesson with Coen. If the new OC tears it up and Bowles rinses and repeats his typical bad soft zone D and mid season collapse. That OC would be front runner for being the head coach for Tampa or he could be like Coen and even get a job where he can pick his own GM like Coen in Jacksonville.
January 20th, 2026 at 7:31 pm
The Glazers and any NFL owner can afford to write any check it takes to get a coach they want. They aren’t part of the cap and the fact that so many teams owe for multiple years on more than one head coach tells you that they can afford it.
The Bucs offered Coen 4.5 million last year to stay and he flew off to Jacksonville. The highest paid OC (Chip Kelly) makes about $6 million per year. I’d offer $8 million and lock the dude up so that he doesn’t even think about going anywhere else.
January 20th, 2026 at 7:32 pm
I will be very surprised if McDaniel takes the Bucs job, if he does, it’s a sign that the franchise – and Bowles – is much more highly thought of outside of Tampa as opposed to the so-called Bucs fans who were literally rooting for the Bucs not to make the playoffs.
January 20th, 2026 at 7:33 pm
Buc4ever Says:
January 20th, 2026 at 7:27 pm
how good were the Dolphins?
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Well in a head-to-head matchup, the Dolphins 3rd string rookie QB vastly outplayed Baker.
January 20th, 2026 at 7:50 pm
Baker Mayfield is having a Twitter war with his former coach, and new Falcons coach Stefanski…
“Failed is quite the reach pal. Still waiting on a text/call from him after I got shipped off like a piece of garbage. Can’t wait to see you twice a year, Coach.”
Baker was responding to a Falcons beat reporter who wrote:
“Stefanski had a dumpster fire at quarterback in Cleveland — Baker Mayfield and Deshaun Watson failed, which started a chain reaction to 11 other starters. QB Shedeur Sanders closed out last season with seven starts.”
Not sure if Baker thought Stefanski said that or what – but I do know Baker normally plays his worst after telling everyone how great he is. Thankfully we’re not in the middle of the season right now.
January 20th, 2026 at 8:46 pm
Rod, 3 years is a good body of work. 2nd in touchdown passes and third in passing yards in the NFL. Not the NFC South. Not in the NFC. In the entire NFL. Best dang scrambler too, according to the stats. I’ve never heard him telling anyone how great he is. That’s just his voice living rent free in your head.
January 20th, 2026 at 8:47 pm
Bud Licht has still not uttered a sound.
January 20th, 2026 at 8:59 pm
Speaking of McDaniel he just signed with the chargers.. now we’re stuck with Zac Robinson..
January 20th, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Kenton Smith Says:
January 20th, 2026 at 8:46 pm
Rod, 3 years is a good body of work. 2nd in touchdown passes and third in passing yards in the NFL. Not the NFC South. Not in the NFC. In the entire NFL. Best dang scrambler too, according to the stats. I’ve never heard him telling anyone how great he is. That’s just his voice living rent free in your head
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Baker talking about the MVP chants and being called a ‘dawg’… “Early in my career, it’s looked as cocky, immature. Now it’s moxie, he’s a dawg. Same sh*t, different day.”
Then completely feel apart, went 2-7 to end the year, averaged 18.2 points per game over the final 7, single handedly lost 4 games in a row with 1st place on the line, got his OC and QB coach fired.
January 20th, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Noooooo!
January 20th, 2026 at 9:01 pm
He’s going to the Chargers….
January 20th, 2026 at 9:01 pm
Welp that’s that😞
January 20th, 2026 at 9:01 pm
the Chargers get McDaniel….damn
January 20th, 2026 at 9:01 pm
Adam Shefter just confirmed he’s most likely signing with Chargers for OC and notified all teams they are out
January 20th, 2026 at 9:02 pm
McDaniel to the Chargers. Lmao…but the Bucs have a great roster and situation huh? So weird that McDaniel chose Harbaugh and Herbert over Bowles and Baker.
January 20th, 2026 at 9:02 pm
McDaniel to become OC of Chargers.
January 20th, 2026 at 9:03 pm
McDaniel not going to hinge his Success with Dollar Tree Todd
January 20th, 2026 at 9:03 pm
Makes perfect sense for him though. Besides, who’s going to come here with an uncertain future next season?
January 20th, 2026 at 9:04 pm
Mhystc Says:
January 20th, 2026 at 8:59 pm
Speaking of McDaniel he just signed with the chargers..
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I see that being reported everywhere as well.
So, yeah, Baker isn’t the draw the sycophants think he is. I mean McDaniel literally beat Baker using a 3rd string QB, as Baker turned it over 3 times, put up 10 non-garbage time points. No idea why people thought this would be a top destination – Baker collapsed when it mattered most. This is why Bowles is back – Baker was going to chase off top coaching prospects – at least this offseason. Obviously if Baker bounces back, then next year, you could get someone good – then again, if Baker bounces back, it means the Bucs are winning and Bowles isn’t getting fired. A real catch-22 for the Bowles haters.
January 20th, 2026 at 9:06 pm
San Diego just got the missing piece.
January 20th, 2026 at 9:14 pm
“Can’t wait to see you twice a year, coach”. Do you reckon he really said that Rod? That’s great news if he said that because that’s different than saying “can’t wait to see you twice next year coach”. Probably have the contract extension ready and just waiting for the announcement. Yep. Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a great future together. I’m all in. Looks like Baker is too. I hope your reporting is right Rod. Of course it’s probably not now that I think about it. Dang. I’m still all in. Patriots AFC Super Bowl favorites. Baker 3 tds and zero turnovers gave me hope we’re as good as they are. Seahawks NFC Super Bowl favorites. Baker hanging 38 and beating them at Seattle gave me hope we’re as good as they are. In fact, when you’ve got a true franchise QB you start believing you can beat anybody.
January 20th, 2026 at 9:39 pm
Kenton Smith – Well I literally copy and pasted it off Baker’s X account, plus ESPN is reporting it as well, so it’s true.
As for an extension… coming off Baker’s worst year, where he fell part, seem unlikely. But hey, if they can low-ball him like they did after 2023, when no one else made an offer, why not extend it and hope for the best. I wouldn’t be totally against it depending on the number, and the real money involved.
January 20th, 2026 at 10:07 pm
We have the best offense in the league if we get our lineman and receivers healthy. Baker and Barton were our only 2 offensive players that started all our games and Barton moved around. And I think Barton even missed a game or two. OC couldn’t quite deal with different players with different skills every week. Tough year. No excuses. If Kancey stays healthy, Walker has potential, grab 5 draft picks at linebacker and DLine, we’ve got a better special teams. Baker would definitely work on a team friendly deal. We’re so much closer to being a top tier team than most of these yahoos know. Next season is getting a day closer by the day. Got alot of potential, but we have to stay fairly healthy. Have to.
January 20th, 2026 at 10:14 pm
The Glazers succckkkkkkk a$$$$$!
January 20th, 2026 at 10:48 pm
Good for you MM you have suitors play it out.
Then take the Raiders gig like I said the day you got fired.
Since your homie got a gig, you still can grab Mr. Flores🤣🤣🤣
That would be great. I will root for a 2nd team for the first time in my life.
They do call Vegas the 9th Island Aloha🤙🏾🤙🏾
January 20th, 2026 at 10:50 pm
the Glazer way is losing…only Brady stopping by for a brief appearance has saved the glazers from being total garbage. and it wasn’t the glazers that brought him here.
these owners are horse manure…ish…do not spend a dime on the Bucs – f the glazers
January 20th, 2026 at 11:29 pm
Hey rod, you know who might be taking in Baker’s war of words with Stefanski? Mike Penix. Penix might be a bit weary of a coach who went through a dozen qbs in a handful of years. Yeah Stefanski will blame it on ownership and his former GM but as much as people who continually try to make the ATL the team to beat in the NFC South hate to admit it; has the ATL ever done anything right under Arthur Blank? The one time they had a Lombardi in their grasp, they proceeded to have the biggest choke job in Super Bowl history. As bad as Tampa has been over the years they have 2 Lombardis and the ATL has nada. Anyhow, Stefanski probably will not take the bait and give the Bucs billboard material for next season. He will be too busy trying to figure out his fallback plan if Penix cannot play next season or simply becomes a first round bust like 50% of all first round draft picks.
January 20th, 2026 at 11:53 pm
He signed with the chargers . How many times do I have to say it? Bucs are not getting a quality OC. Zero job security. Be lucky if they get Monken. I was laughing at that article earlier today talking about Bucs are the lead candidate for Mcdaniel. How’s that song go Dreeeam dream dream dream. Dreeeaam. Bucs will finish 3rd in the division next season.
January 20th, 2026 at 11:55 pm
FortMyersDave – I’m pretty sure they’ll just stick with Kirk, hope that Penix is healthy by the 2nd half of the year. But they still have a pretty young defense, that was quite good, and will only improve. Additionally, on offense, they got pieces. With that said I don’t think Morris did a bad job, but it won’t take much to get an extra win or two, which is likely the playoff line in the NFC South. As for Penix, I wouldn’t write him off just yet – he looked at times like he was going to be a really good QB, and it wouldn’t shock me if he still turns out to be one.
But, with that said, I think the Saints are the team to watch. They finished the year on a hot streak, even with half their team injured, they win the game vs the Falcons if the refs don’t rig it. The Saints, at this moment, would be my pick to win the NFC South next year – unless Baker bounces back big time.
January 21st, 2026 at 12:05 am
Yeah Rod, I am going to guess that Vegas will have all the NFC over and under win totals at 7.5 (Bucs/Saints/maybe Carolina) or 8.5 (the ATL/possibly Carolina). Saints will have the easiest schedule of the 4 teams as they did finish last. Could be that the team to 9 wins gets the title next year, heck 8 has done it twice in 4 years has it not?!?!? I under stand the ATL modified Cousins contract even though they do not have a GM which makes a cap hit not as bad if they release him after June 1 so they can spread the hit over 2 years. Looks like they are making plans to keep him, not release him like all the talking heads have thought. One thing, dude looks like Canton material every time he faces Bowles. Even Gator TE Kyle Pitts looks like a 4th overall draft pick against Bowles though he is abust against anyone else.
January 21st, 2026 at 4:08 am
Melvin – I guess it doesn’t matter now since it looks like MM is going to the Chargers.
Top tier annual passes are around $1,900 a year for one. But the sprinkle dust feeling is over now. So disappointed he is going to the Chargers, but I wish he and his family the best. Hey, the magic kingdom is there too.
January 21st, 2026 at 9:39 am
McDaniels wants more than just the money. He has a competitive fire and is not going to lounge around on the Phins 6 mil a year for the next 2 years. He wants to get back into the fight and he definitely wants another shot at HC. The Glazers need to offer him a path to the HC position, especially if he can turn the offense around. Bowles will go. It’s just a matter of sooner or later. Another mediocre season under Bowles will defintely ensure his exit regardless of his contract extension.
Getting back to a Superbowl would be great, but building a consistent winning culture that is a perennial contender in the playoffs might be a much larger win for Tampa. Something we really haven’t had in over 30 years. How is it that organizations like Green Bay, San Francisco and Buffalo are able to field teams that consistently make it into the playoffs year after year. Build for the long-term. Create a winning culture in Tampa. Go Bucs. Go Canes. GB. Cheers.
January 21st, 2026 at 9:41 am
McDaniels wants more than just the money. He has a competitive fire and is not going to lounge around on the Phins 6 mil a year for the next 2 years. He wants to get back into the fight and he definitely wants another shot at HC. The Glazers need to offer him a path to the HC position, especially if he can turn the offense around. Bowles will go. It’s just a matter of sooner or later. Another mediocre season under Bowles will defintely ensure his exit regardless of his contract extension.
Getting back to a Superbowl would be great, but building a consistent winning culture that is a perennial contender in the playoffs might be a much larger win for Tampa. Something we really haven’t had in over 30 years.. Build for the long-term. Create a winning culture in Tampa. Go Bucs. Go Canes. GB. Cheers.