Bucs Interview Brian Callahan For Offensive Coordinator
January 9th, 2026
The Bucs are moving fast.
ESPN super insider Adam Schefter says the Bucs completed a virtual interview with former Titans head coach Brian Callahan for their vacant offensive coordinator position, the one created yesterday when fall-guy playcaller Josh Grizzard was sent packing.
Callahan is the son of Bill Callahan, the former Raiders head coach who lost to Tampa Bay in the Super Bowl 23 years ago.
The younger Callahan, 41, was fired early this season — shortly after he gave up playcalling duties to focus more on the team as a whole. It was his second year leading Tennessee.
Callahan spent five years as playcaller for the Bengals but did not call plays in Cincinnati.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Titans….ROFL
January 9th, 2026 at 3:03 pm
My god. Please no.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:03 pm
Joke…fire Todd….
January 9th, 2026 at 3:03 pm
“Callahan spent five years as playcaller for the Bengals but did not call plays”
Does not compute
January 9th, 2026 at 3:04 pm
5 years as a playcaller for the Bengals but did not call plays in Cincinnati.
What?
January 9th, 2026 at 3:04 pm
Choose carefully! He will be the HC after next year
January 9th, 2026 at 3:05 pm
How to end your football carreer….Be Bowzo OC.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:06 pm
If we don’t get McDaniel, it will be back to the NFC south basement. Probably should have kept grizz for continuity… His 3’s and record were the same or better than Canales. Firing everyone but Bowles might bring on another decade of depression as it shows the owners don’t care much and has given time for the rest of the South to load up
January 9th, 2026 at 3:06 pm
Callahan must be desperate.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:10 pm
The Captain runs the ship aground through incompetence and stubborn ego. The owners ask why, and he declares it was the crew’s fault. They buy that and hire other incompetents to right the ship!
January 9th, 2026 at 3:11 pm
DISGUSTING!!! he ran a putrid, stagnant offense.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:11 pm
DISGUSTING!!! he ran a putrid, stagnant offense.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:13 pm
Ohhh boy, this is bad….
January 9th, 2026 at 3:14 pm
Grizzard was not the problem!! He was a first time OC and put up 40+ on the Seahawks!!! Come on man
January 9th, 2026 at 3:16 pm
How about digging the crust out of the bottom of a cow patty in Plant City? That would be a better OC than Callahan.
Dump. Stir. Fire.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:17 pm
Yep shooting for a top five pick in the 2027 draft.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:19 pm
Also part of the Sean McVay coaching tree.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:19 pm
Todd should interview Stevie Wonder too. Idiot
January 9th, 2026 at 3:19 pm
Bowzo may find a coach at Bethune Cookman.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:27 pm
Whatever Todd Bowles do
He will never please these Anti-Bowles idiots
But l think it’s a good start (Interviewing Experienced Assistant Coaches)
We will regroup, we will be better, we will prevail
2026 is the year of the Buc
January 9th, 2026 at 3:28 pm
First time play caller fails miserably: Answer is to hire another first time paly caller.
Defensive guru fails miserably: Answer is to extend him three more years.
Savant GM can’t draft QB’s or pass rushers: Answer is to retain him another three years.
2026 is already a dumpster fire.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:29 pm
I guess they can’t b talk alex van.pelt because v the Rams are in the playoffs. The year i , got to la,the Rams moved to st. Louis. They came back after i left for st. Pete. Trivia, they started out as the cleveland Rams and won an NFL title. La colosseum was too good to pass up.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:29 pm
Garbage….please call McDaniels, Todd can let the man cook while Todd maintains the locker room. Really wish their was a public commitment to delegating DC responsibilities…
January 9th, 2026 at 3:31 pm
McDaniels. Period.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:32 pm
Perfect!!!!!!
Hire him and the nightmare ends this year!!!!!
January 9th, 2026 at 3:33 pm
Relax kids.
The fact that it was a virtual interview indicates he isn’t a prime candidate. Most likely is was to pick his brain about subjects.
When they fly someone in for dinner and an interview is when you should pay notice.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:37 pm
Fire the bowles then fire the cannons!
January 9th, 2026 at 3:39 pm
Import that mighty Titans offense! I live in Nashville area, not too excited about this one. Keep searching please.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:40 pm
@lakeland… yeah we are anti bowles idiots. Guy has a 500 record in the worst division in the history of sports and his side of the ball is last in the nfl with a damn good roster…. ok
January 9th, 2026 at 3:42 pm
Lower end oc and still to good to work for IBS!
January 9th, 2026 at 3:42 pm
Umm… Grover- you are saying being an OC under Bowles is a dead-end job? Tell that to Liam Cohen and Dave Canales……
January 9th, 2026 at 3:43 pm
Calm down people, it’s an interview. The Bucs must do their due diligence.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:45 pm
Fire Bowles! This is madness!
January 9th, 2026 at 3:47 pm
@Joes
When is the next Ira podcast getting released?
I would really like to hear your thoughts on all of this.
Regardless if I disagree or not.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:47 pm
I will NEVER root for a Buccaneers Head Coach to fail
And this has been the case for the past 3 years in Tampa
Even going as far as hoping the team miss the playoffs
You’re either a Fake fan or a conniving Idiot
Neither one sit well with me
January 9th, 2026 at 3:48 pm
Barf
January 9th, 2026 at 3:49 pm
The Bucs can do better. Hope they keep interviewing. McDaniel before he goes to the Lions. Think he and his family would want to stay in FL.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:50 pm
Interviewing a recently fired head coach who was as bad of a coach as Blows is to run the offense? Staggers the imagination
Let’s just hire a defensive coordinator and Blows can run the offense, yeah, that’ll fix things SMFH
January 9th, 2026 at 3:50 pm
Barf.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:51 pm
Who is going to come here with the coach on a burning seat. 1 year to get canned because the coach should have been canned this year? Good luck finding quality
January 9th, 2026 at 3:53 pm
Marky Mark mentioned above, Van pelt is a wild card. Had a good working relationship with Baker, and knows his stuff. When the Rams are eliminated, or win the super bowl, I think they will contact him.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:57 pm
So to recap-
The buck does not stop at the head coaches desk. There is no accountability. Everything possible went wrong- defense, special teams, offense.
So far 5-6 assistants have been fired, but the head coach remains.
Make that make sense.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:59 pm
I’m sure they’re just doing their due diligence, but before the Titans gig, he has a pretty good resume. OC and play caller for the Bengals during their super bowl run and championship games. Obviously he had burrow to work with, but that team offensively was very good. As for the Titans gig.. he was saddled with the first round QB who never should have been the first overall pick. Not much talent, and the results showed as much.
January 9th, 2026 at 3:59 pm
Not bad, could be worse. My thing is, new word of us moving on from the OL Coach nor our pass game coordinator and I’m wondering if the prospective OC comes in and interviews well. Will he be forced to retain Carberry & Kefense Hynson and if so, what does that even mean?
January 9th, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Getting the OL back in step is job one. Maybe Callahan brings his dad, who is reputedly one of the best.
January 9th, 2026 at 4:01 pm
* correction, Taylor was the play caller but Callahan designed the offense and game plans.
January 9th, 2026 at 4:01 pm
WR Coach is still around for now too. Maybe a shot to keep some continuity with the staff to player connection while helping whomever we get as OC bridge that gap and hit the ground running for the start of the draft season?
January 9th, 2026 at 4:05 pm
He wants to make Mike Evans retire. SMH
January 9th, 2026 at 4:09 pm
I get this is just one interview, but this is the first guy we reached out to?
At this rate, we can confidently say we’ll have the worst coaching staff in the NFL. This is truly bottom-of-the-barrel. From Brady and a SB to the cellar in 5 short years. Thanks Glazers and Licht.
January 9th, 2026 at 4:14 pm
Lakeland you can always accept to be mediocre, like it seems you have done.
January 9th, 2026 at 4:22 pm
Has Bowles actually seen the Titan offense?
January 9th, 2026 at 4:25 pm
We need an expert play caller, not a dude who was forced to give up calling plays because the offense sucked so bad. This is not an upgrade from Grizzard. At least Grizzard had zero play calling, Callahan has demonstrated that he is not good at it.
January 9th, 2026 at 4:26 pm
Seriously? Fired OC from the terrible Titans – and he is a serious consideration? That alone spells doom.
January 9th, 2026 at 4:29 pm
A simple “no.”
January 9th, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Lakeland is Rod Munch, who is really a Saints fan here to stir trouble.
January 9th, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Good grief. Happy yet, Glazers? Fans are just going to get more and more unhappy. It’s a Bucs Life! SMDH.
January 9th, 2026 at 4:34 pm
Lakeland – what happened bro? I have always appreciated your comments but seems now you are 100% good with our mediocre coaching staff and team. Calling the rest of us “non-fans” is insulting. I’m a Tampa native since ‘69 and a life long Bucs fans. Many of us simply want better quality and some hope for another SB run. Questioning or doubting decisions is part of being a true fan. Accepting mediocre is no longer in my wheelhouse house.
All do respect bro – but having a voice that challenges leadership is not a bad thing.
January 9th, 2026 at 4:35 pm
As a fan since 76 I do endorse mediocrity.
January 9th, 2026 at 4:35 pm
No, thank you
January 9th, 2026 at 4:38 pm
Its like the Glazers are trying to lose. I hate a penny pinching billionaire
January 9th, 2026 at 4:39 pm
Jesus, this is the kind of marginal candidates that we can expect? Hard Pass.
January 9th, 2026 at 4:39 pm
Interview all you want, I’m not going to lose hope they still get rid of Bowles until they sign one.
They were interested in Harbaugh. Are you gonna tell me if Mike Nolen becomes available they wouldn’t trade up?
January 9th, 2026 at 4:47 pm
74Bucs Fan,
There’s a difference in wanting more for a team, and hoping a team fail
How can a person want the best for someone, while wishing failure on them?
They were hoping the Bucs lose out to miss the playoffs
They were hoping the Falcons beat the Saints, so the Bucs miss the playoffs
This has nothing to do with accepting losing, or accepting mediocrity
They even had an open thread here for the Falcons – Saints game
And these Losers had their Pom Pom out, cheering on the Falcons
If you want change, that’s a good thing
I personally wanted the Glazers to Clean House
Get rid of Every assistant coach, the HC, the GM, and some loafing players
But it didn’t happen
I’m good with them keeping Licht and Bowles
It’s their team, they are the Bosses
It’s their way or the highway, plain and simple
Childish insults and stupid rants won’t change nothing
Im all in with the Glazers, they are excellent owners
January 9th, 2026 at 4:48 pm
Heard they were bringing in Les Steckel for an interview. Trying to bring back some of the Dungy magic.
January 9th, 2026 at 4:50 pm
The best candidate for offensive coordinator is…Todd Bowles.
His playcalling helop opposing offenses score constantly this year.
January 9th, 2026 at 4:50 pm
Helped
January 9th, 2026 at 4:53 pm
For everyone clamoring for McDaniels:
There’s no way Bowles is going to hire McDaniels. Thier personalities are completely opposite and McDaniels won’t go for being tied to Bowles prefered conservative play calling. McDaniels would outshine Bowles on day 1.
January 9th, 2026 at 4:54 pm
Throw Lakeland in the Bay. What a fool. A total Bowzo Shill.
January 9th, 2026 at 4:56 pm
Lmao!
But I was told the best and the brightest wanted to coach Mayfield. But it’s still early. Lol…they have to kick the tires on everyone it seems.
January 9th, 2026 at 4:57 pm
This is the level of meh and barely mediocrity I would expect from this current coaching staff / franchise.
I guess they’re gunning to finish 4th in the worst division in football this year. High expectations!
January 9th, 2026 at 4:58 pm
Lakeland = Bud Licht
January 9th, 2026 at 5:01 pm
WTF????
January 9th, 2026 at 5:02 pm
Bowles is a rather large clown….
January 9th, 2026 at 5:03 pm
@Lakeland
You don’t have to root for Todd Bowles to fall.
8-9 losing record and missing the playoffs is failure. You understand that.
Todd Bowles is a failure.
BTW, don’t tell me about injuries.
The Packers and Rams were decimated by injuries and both teams had winning records and made the playoffs in much tougher divisions than the NFC South.
Not supporting a failure such as Todd Bowles is intelligent.
Please tell us that you understand it.
January 9th, 2026 at 5:05 pm
BellGlade,
He’s not a failure in the eyes of the Glazers.
And those are the most important eyes
January 9th, 2026 at 5:05 pm
Brian is the son of Bill, who was the Raiders coach in SB 37 when the bucs won their first Super Bowl.
He is known as an outstanding Offensive line coach and coached the Titans line for Brian.
Maybe this was the purpose of the interview gauging his Dads interest in coaching again.
January 9th, 2026 at 5:05 pm
Trash 🗑️ next!!
January 9th, 2026 at 5:07 pm
Lakeland just keeps going on rants because, for some reason, he thinks Bowles is great. I think most fans were like me. Rooting for the Bucs to beat the stinkin’ Panthers, and hoping that the Falcons lost, but not really all that upset when they won because we all believed that was it for Todd. I’m still sitting here stunned that Todd is still the HC and keep hoping it becomes more of a Gruden like situation, where they later decided they wanted to move on. They’ve never long suffered mediocrity from a HC, and have dumped every dude that started hot and ended up losing and out of the playoffs, starting with 5-2 Sam Wyche (still remember when Jimmy Johnson came into the team meeting pretending he was their new head coach during the late season slide). There’s 0 reason for keeping this bozo on as head coach. Zero. Yet…here we are.
January 9th, 2026 at 5:08 pm
Lakeland
Well said.
There’s a clear line between wanting more from your team and actively rooting for them to fail. Wanting accountability, changes, or higher standards is fair—but cheering losses just to prove a point isn’t the same thing.
You can push for improvement without hoping the Bucs miss the playoffs or celebrating another team’s win against them. At the end of the day, it is the owners’ call. If they choose to stick with Licht and Bowles, that’s their prerogative—ranting, insults, or rooting against your own team won’t change that. Want better? Demand it. But don’t confuse that with rooting for collapse.
January 9th, 2026 at 5:12 pm
Guys too focused on whom they perceive to be the sole problem, while not really caring about what the team is actively doing to improve. Season hasn’t been over a week, this should be encouraging, but nooooooooooooooo lol
Tough s%#t boys, you’ll all be alright
January 9th, 2026 at 5:14 pm
It’s one interview. Relax
But the people who really need to relax are the ones saying GRIZZ did not deserve to be fired because it was his first year.
Are you kidding me?!?!?
The man’s offense was horrific. Throw in the flat, wide receiver screen, run… That was about 90% of all the place.
He had a pass for two months because of the injuries, but as everyone returned, the offense grew more stagnant. The playcalling was horrible. You could see it sometimes in Baker. He looked disgusted, sometimes calling the play.
I sure as hell salt with Mike Evans body language as well.
The only thing he ever had Evans do was some version of a go route.
Every coach that has been fired deserved it, we all know Bowles did as well.
Firing all the pieces but keeping the head coach just makes this a wasted year. Every coach needed to go.
January 9th, 2026 at 5:14 pm
And other than McDaniel the best candidates are in the playoffs. You have to wait until the games are played this weekend.
Just chill – Lighten up and be n
January 9th, 2026 at 5:16 pm
And other than McDaniel the best candidates are in the playoffs. You have to wait until the games are played this weekend.
Just chill – Lighten up and be nice to each other.
January 9th, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Lakeland, Only in America a team belongs to the owner, everywhere a team belongs to the fans. An owner should be a fan first not bussinesman and that makes the biggest difference for winners and losers like Glazer family. They will never win, they are not fans. If you dont know what it means to be a real fan, google it and you will understand.
January 9th, 2026 at 5:23 pm
This Callahan interview must be just getting people in the building. I looked up his offensive philosophy and it’s pass heavy, opposite of what Bowles want so I don’t know what the deal is with that interview
January 9th, 2026 at 5:27 pm
David Says:
January 9th, 2026 at 5:14 pm
It’s one interview. Relax
But the people who really need to relax are the ones saying GRIZZ did not deserve to be fired because it was his first year.
++++++++++++++++++++++++
You are right David. Grizz was over his head and needs more seasoning before he is ready for another try.
You can find an issue with the fact that he was even considered to begin with.
January 9th, 2026 at 5:28 pm
The Glazers are not Stupid people
I remember when they started their takeover of Manchester United
They begin with a 3% stake in 2002 or 2003
And they was slowly adding more shares
By 2005 they were the majority owners of Man U
The Glazers are some very, very highly intelligent people
They traded 2 first round picks for Keyshawn Johnson in 2000
Then they traded their 1st round pick in 2002-2003 for Gruden
Plus their 2nd round picks in 2002- 2003 for Gruden
The rest of the owners and Bucs fanbase thought the Glazers were stupid
But, back then they didn’t have a rookie cap.
The Glazers were trading top picks, because they didn’t want to pay them
They need capital to keep buying shares in Manchester United
That was their plan, and they wasn’t signing high price free agents
They paid $172 million for the Bucs, back in 1995 l think
They was deeply in debt, after the purchase of the Bucs
They also were deeply in debt after the takeover of Manchester United
They sold something like 27% of Man U to Sir Jim Ratcliffe for$1.6 billion
They are highly intelligent shrew business people
They have their motive for keeping Bowles and Licht
They know what they are doing, they definitely are not Stupid
And they don’t believe in wasting money
January 9th, 2026 at 5:29 pm
@ LUVMYBUC & Lakeland: well said boys, I got your back! The rest of you need to cop a little class.
January 9th, 2026 at 5:34 pm
Lakeland must be the one still voting very confident in Todd Bowles.
Only the blindly loyal could still want this utter failure as the HC.
Ranked dead last in red zone defense.
That is absolutely abysmal for a so called defensive guru.
I guess the Glazers value money over winning. Bowles is cheap for a reason.
Because he absolutely sucks at his jobs.
January 9th, 2026 at 5:35 pm
Ricky: Did you get kicked in the head by a mule???? The Glaziers will never Win??? TWO SUPER BOWLS isn’t winning??? Some teams have been around decades longer than the Bucs and have none.
January 9th, 2026 at 5:37 pm
@Lakeland
Losing more games than you win is failure.
Hugh Culverhouse thought the same thing when Ray Perkins was our coach, as apparently the Glazers think about Todd Bowles.
So I guess the Glazers aspire to be sellers of chicken 💩, but telling us it’s chicken salad just like Culverhouse did.
New York Jets (2015–2018)
Season Team Regular Season Standings
2015 Jets 10–6 2nd AFC East
2016 Jets 5–11 4th AFC East
2017 Jets 5–11 4th AFC East
2018 Jets 4–12 4th AFC East
Jets total: 24–40 (no playoff appearances)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2022–2025)
Season Team Regular Season Postseason
2022 Buccaneers 8–9 Lost Wild Card (0–1)
2023 Buccaneers 9–8 Lost in Divisional Round (1–1)
2024 Buccaneers 10–7 Lost Wild Card (0–1)
2025 Buccaneers 8–9 Did not qualify
You are your record. Todd Bowles has a record of failure as a head coach over 8 NFL seasons.
That’s just a fact @Lakeland
January 9th, 2026 at 5:39 pm
They paid $192 million for the Bucs
Which was a record back then for a NFL franchise
And people thought they were fools
January 9th, 2026 at 5:39 pm
That’s a no for me
January 9th, 2026 at 5:44 pm
Boooooooo
January 9th, 2026 at 5:46 pm
Lakeland – Shrewd business ppl does equal winning. SMDH
You work in the corporate office? They paying you in some way?
The Glazers are the disease and losing is a symptom.
Disappointed in the Joes for not going after ownership more…
January 9th, 2026 at 5:46 pm
BellGlade,
The Glazers are not paying Bowles the salary of a top HC
College coaches are making more than him
They’re not paying Licht the salary of a top GM
And these players are not making a killing, only a few
The reason why they love Licht so much
He bring in low paid USDA rookie every year
And Licht and Bowles keep all of their draft picks
January 9th, 2026 at 5:48 pm
The Glazers might not be winning lots of games
But they are making lots of moolah
😭😭🤣🤣
January 9th, 2026 at 5:51 pm
Lakeland, I for one am not wanting Bowles to fail but expect him to. This is based on previous observations through the years as he has shown such rigidity and unwillingness to adjust, I just don’t see him getting out of the weeds.
January 9th, 2026 at 5:55 pm
Low paid UDFA
January 9th, 2026 at 5:55 pm
Who the F is gonna wanna work for Toad? He’s a dead man walking next year when he goes 5-12. That’s going to affect who wants to be our OC, unless they think the dopes at the top will hire them as HC. No to Callahan.
January 9th, 2026 at 5:55 pm
Makes sense for this clown show this will be perfect for a good draft pick in a few years
January 9th, 2026 at 5:55 pm
Um no
January 9th, 2026 at 5:57 pm
Ugo,
Manchester United had $894 million in revenue in 2024
The Bucs had $629 million in revenue in 2024
That’s the only numbers the Glazers care about
January 9th, 2026 at 5:58 pm
This is an upgrade?
January 9th, 2026 at 5:59 pm
If Mike McDaniel does not get hired as a Head Coach somewhere, he should be the OC
Jonathon Gannon as DC
Raheem Morris as the Secondary Coach
Everyone has a shot at redeeming themselves, including My Main Man Todd Bowles!!
January 9th, 2026 at 6:08 pm
Maybe HC Bowles can get fired shortly after giving up DC duties too?
January 9th, 2026 at 6:09 pm
The Boiler/Buddha Boyz aka Licht & Bowles are going to steer the pirate ship straight into the rocks. Too bad the Glazers don’t focus full time on Man U. and sell the team. It reminds me of Vegas where Dutch Boy Davis is more focused on the WNBA Aces vs the Raiders.
January 9th, 2026 at 6:16 pm
“Callahan spent five years as playcaller for the Bengals but did not call plays in Cincinnati.”
Uhhh what? Did he or didn’t he call plays?
January 9th, 2026 at 6:16 pm
This is not a good sign, and wasn’t he the coach that supposedly had the worst record this year. Can’t they interview a higher caliber coach.
January 9th, 2026 at 6:21 pm
@Lakeland
The Glazers don’t love Todd Bowles.
They contacted Harbaugh after their meeting with Bowles.
Clearly they are not in love with Bowles.
There’s that. You sure do have a crush on Bowles, don’t you @Lakeland.
Lakeland and Bowles, sitting in a tree, K I S S I N G 🤣🤣🤣
January 9th, 2026 at 6:27 pm
@ HC Grover Says: “Callahan must be desperate.”
My exact thought. HE IS THO. Think about it… He was just FARRED at TENNE-Fricken-SEE. LoL
For the “play-caller” who didn’t actually CALL PLAYS-People… Bengals HC Zac Taylor is THE Actual Play-Caller, There!!!!
January 9th, 2026 at 6:44 pm
Y’all should read what JH demands to coach for Cleveland are.
Wow!!
January 9th, 2026 at 6:45 pm
Gruden if not McDaniel. The biggest issue is still going to be Bowles stupid defensive scheme . Bucs need a real DC but stubborn Todd won’t give it up.
January 9th, 2026 at 6:45 pm
The glaze overs need a coach. Man this ownership is pathetic.
January 9th, 2026 at 6:46 pm
McDaniel best candidate available. This is ridiculous what’s going on. Can’t believe we are not interviewing defensive coordinators also
January 9th, 2026 at 6:51 pm
Teams Without Super Bowl Victories
– 12 NFL teams have never won a Super Bowl
The Bucs are 1 of only 5 teams to win multiple championships in the past 25 years
– New England Patriots: 6
– Kansas City Chiefs: 3
– Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 2
– Pittsburgh Steelers: 2
– New York Giants: 2
This is exactly why I believe the Glazers understand that cycling through head coaches every 2–3 years is not a solution — it’s a proven path to organizational failure.
Decade of Instability (2009–2019)
– Raheem Morris (2009–2011): 17–31
– Greg Schiano (2012–2013): 11–21
– Lovie Smith (2014–2015): 8–24
– Dirk Koetter (2016–2018): 19–29
Totals over that span
– Record: 66–110 (.375)
– Playoffs: 0 of 11 seasons
– Division titles: 0
Five head coaches in eleven years.
That wasn’t accountability — that was dysfunction.
January 9th, 2026 at 6:52 pm
Grudens offenses ain’t all that.. and he’s washed.
Let it go.
January 9th, 2026 at 6:53 pm
test
January 9th, 2026 at 6:55 pm
Will be interested to see if any Rams assistants come in for an interview, or if the messy break up with Coen last year will turn them off to working with this organization.
I thought then that it was a terrible look the way they pissed and moaned when he left. We’ll probably never know if that has any ramifications this time around, but it has to be in the back of some of these guys heads if they have a relationship with Coen and talk to him.
January 9th, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Trash 🗑️
January 9th, 2026 at 7:04 pm
Wow this guy was horrible why would they interview him. Probably cause no one wants to work with a dead man walking. This is what happens when you don’t take out the trash Glazers. It starts to rot and know one comes near it…
January 9th, 2026 at 7:04 pm
John Harbaugh couldn’t win a Super Bowl with a twice MVP QB, and a 2,000 yards Rusher
Why you genius think he can win a Super Bowl with the Bucs?
He been riding Ray Lewis and Terrell Suggs Super Bowl for 12 years
I don’t get it
January 9th, 2026 at 7:08 pm
Beggars can’t be choosers
January 9th, 2026 at 7:10 pm
Jon Gruden didn’t win a playoff game after the Super Bowl
He had 3 winning seasons in 7 years with us
He was riding Sapp,Brooks, Lynch, Barber, Rice etc
They won the Super Bowl, Gruden offense was garbage
Only 3-4 offensive players scored more TDS than Derrick Brooks
January 9th, 2026 at 7:11 pm
@Lakeland
🏈 John Harbaugh (Baltimore Ravens, 2008–2025)
Regular season: 180–113
Playoffs: 12–10
Total: Harbaugh finished with a strong overall coaching record before being let go by the Ravens after 18 seasons. He also won Super Bowl XLVII with Baltimore.
✅ Harbaugh is one of the most successful coaches in Ravens history, with multiple division titles and consistent playoff appearances.
🏈 Todd Bowles (Miami interim, Jets, Buccaneers — 2011, 2015–2025)
Regular season: 61–74
Playoffs: 1–3
I wonder who the better coach is? It’s a thinker.
How many Super Bowls has Todd Bowles won as a Head Coach 🤣🤣🤣🤣
January 9th, 2026 at 7:12 pm
Another Bucs site, I won’t state the name out of respect for this one, claims that they learned that Grizzard wanted to throw, throw, throw in the first Carolina game but Bowles over ruled the game plan and dictated that we run, run, run. The claim also came with an assumption that they did that to keep the offense on the field and protect the defense.
I mention this because the coaching community is a tight one. They talk. I’d be surprised if any young up and coming play callers who want a HC interview next offseason don’t consider that when Todd requests to interview them.
If I were a coach that was desperate to get back in the game to prove myself, yeah I’d def consider coming here. If I was a coach that was looking for the best path to success for my resume I’d steer far away. Which is a change from last season.
January 9th, 2026 at 7:23 pm
Hey Lakeland, I know John Gruden won a Super Bowl as the Bucs Head Coach.
That’s one more than Todd Bowles’ never 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
January 9th, 2026 at 7:23 pm
Lakeland wrote:
How can someone want the best for someone while hoping they fail”
Most everyone on this site wants the Bucs to be successful. The quickest and best path is to dump your boy Todd. Did I pull hard for the Bucs to make a run? Of course..but Toad Failed. No playoffs and 15th pick..he even sucks at sucking.
Did I want Perkins fired?? Yep Bennett..yep. Love Smith? Yes sir.
So go on wearing your rose colored glasses and pretend its all rainbows and lollipops.
The majority of the fan base knows the best thing for this team is to bring in a new HC, not add bandaids.
January 9th, 2026 at 7:26 pm
McDaniels might be the better choice..his play calling and experience might fit in with the players we have..plus his enthusiasm for the game..
January 9th, 2026 at 7:28 pm
A perfect Belows choice. No successful play calling experience and another failure.
Hire Todd Monken and then when the owners are forced to fire Belows after another mid season six game losing streak, Monken takes over the ship.
January 9th, 2026 at 7:30 pm
@Fanofdabucs
What about Williamson 🤣🤣🤣🤣
January 9th, 2026 at 7:32 pm
Soon they will interview Leftwich again lol…this is so sad
January 9th, 2026 at 7:36 pm
McDaniels might be the better choice..he is young and has the right experience for the players we have..his enthusiasm to win would also be a plus..
January 9th, 2026 at 7:40 pm
Zac Robinson is next to be interviewed lmao
January 9th, 2026 at 7:41 pm
I like the phase, the Glazers like money more than they like winning 😊😊. Money make winners
January 9th, 2026 at 7:57 pm
LUVMYBUCS “Teams Without Super Bowl Victories
– 12 NFL teams have never won a Super Bowl”
Finally someone making sense on here…the BUCS have a better super bowl total than most and all you so called experts know
exactly what they should be doing…if they followed all the
arm chair experts on here we would be f…ed…the true story is this is more complicated than most of you make it ..there are many reasons why this team is loosing..more than anything
the talent is over rated…everyone is to blame.
January 9th, 2026 at 8:02 pm
Callahan or Robinson could be successful.
But more than likely the first two interviews are indicative of what we will be getting, guys that have been fired (or regime has been) and are anxious to get back out there to call plays immediately.
That could work, but we shouldn’t have high expectations.
January 9th, 2026 at 8:06 pm
The Jags never even played in a Super Bowl
And these so- call fans are bragging on them
😭🤣😂😭😭
January 9th, 2026 at 8:13 pm
Breaking news…
Lakeland is pregnant with Todd Bowles baby
January 9th, 2026 at 8:14 pm
Interview Mike McCarthy
January 9th, 2026 at 8:33 pm
Buccaneers are moving fast? Sure doesn’t feel that way to me! One terrible interview…. wow
January 9th, 2026 at 8:35 pm
Bwahaaahaha🤣🤣🤣. Callahan was fired in Oct. 7+ teams are searching for coaches and nobody is sniffing around this guy. Fast would be McDaniel, firing ST coach when Callahan was fired, making a move for a proven HC (Harbaugh). Instead we’re hearing names of guys who were run at their last job (Rogers, Callahan) and remain as stagnant as possible with TB & JL. 1st generation earns it, 2nd enjoys it, 3rd loses it. Glazers sure seem to be enjoying it at the sake of their teams fans around the world
January 9th, 2026 at 8:39 pm
Maybe they’ll be better in 2027. They’ll have to get rid of Bowles after or during ‘26.
January 9th, 2026 at 8:50 pm
• Offensive production under Brian Callahan has consistently underperformed relative to available talent, a red flag for any OC candidate.
• His offenses have ranked near the bottom of the league in efficiency metrics (yards per play, EPA, explosive plays), not just raw totals.
• Success has appeared talent-dependent rather than scheme-driven, with sharp drop-offs when elite players are neutralized or unavailable.
• High sack rates and poor early-down success point to structural issues in protection, sequencing, and play design.
• There is no sustained track record of a top-tier or even reliably above-average offense, which is the baseline expectation for a strong OC hire.
Bottom line: Callahan’s résumé reflects an offense carried by stars, not constructed by system. That’s a warning sign—not a recommendation—for a lead offensive coordinator role.
January 9th, 2026 at 8:51 pm
Can we just give up all of our draft picks and just draft the front 4 from the IU defense? Those guys know how to get to the QB, not just near them
January 9th, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Not gonna lie…..Shanahan from Indiana as our OC would be pretty spectacular! Would love to see that.
January 9th, 2026 at 9:07 pm
Should have kust kept Griizzard and gave him a chance to grow next year with a healthy o-line.
January 9th, 2026 at 9:21 pm
FormerBucFan Says:
January 9th, 2026 at 8:13 pm
Breaking news…
Lakeland is pregnant with Todd Bowles baby
________
Fake news.
The paternity test will show that said baby’s father is actually Byron Leftwich’s spawn.
His slow and misguided seed is to blame for the extraordinarily long gestation period.
January 9th, 2026 at 9:32 pm
I like we are going after proven OC guys with experience. Instead of always going cheap hitting first time play callers although we got lucky a few times. This team needs proven coaches right now.
January 9th, 2026 at 9:35 pm
Some of yall realize an mere interview doesnt mean he’s getting hired??
January 9th, 2026 at 9:41 pm
Remember everyone please! 2026 slogan We choose to Lose. Make our fans sick and get a high draft pick!! Also Todd doesn’t care he sleeps.fine before games. Belly full content to rule. Same ole same ole its gor him this far. Riding backs of star players nobody gets his defensive system with onion like layers. At the end of the day the check will pay. He will lay back.comfortably and dream the night away lm
January 9th, 2026 at 9:53 pm
Hugh Culverhouse is laughing…Team Glazerhouse
January 9th, 2026 at 9:54 pm
This Mendoza kid is going to be a beast in the NFL. I wont be doing much draft analysis this time around since i dont give a ratts a$$$, but I could see a splash trade.
Trade our entire draft this year and next years 1st (it will be a high spot) for the #1 and grab him and let him sit behind Baker for a year. He’s probably nfl ready now, but go slow, kids gloves for a season.
January 9th, 2026 at 9:56 pm
Hugh Glazerhouse reincarnated
January 9th, 2026 at 10:01 pm
Hire his dad too! He was an amazing line coach for Cleveland. One of the few things the Haslam/Browns got right. Bill left to go with his son to Tennesee and quit when his son got fired. He might be ready to retire but the chance to chase one more Super Bowl might appeal!
January 9th, 2026 at 10:02 pm
Thank you for the update Joes. Not much to get excited about it was a virtual interview. Once they start bringing people in for interviews then that might mean a little more interest.
January 9th, 2026 at 10:13 pm
With all you Neanderthals bad mouthing Coach Todd & how incompetent he is , GOOD LUCK finding good candidates who reads & hears how hateful & poisonous the fan base is here !!!! Not exactly a POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE for a qualified candidate to want to come here !!!!
January 9th, 2026 at 10:18 pm
Yeah… no thanks.
January 9th, 2026 at 10:20 pm
@Southern Buclife – shut up Glazer apologistt.
January 10th, 2026 at 12:34 am
Grizz the fall guy for how bad the offense was. Come on Joe you’re better than that. It was totally his fault.
January 10th, 2026 at 1:33 am
Oh noes, another fandom hoa karen @southern, all 4 of you now, lol.
January 10th, 2026 at 2:16 am
@ LUVMYBUCS SAYS: “The Bucs are 1 of only 5 teams to win multiple championships in the past 25 years
– New England Patriots: 6
– Kansas City Chiefs: 3
– Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 2
– Pittsburgh Steelers: 2
– New York Giants: 2”
You forgot about the Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis/LA RAMS. And, if you only ‘squeezed-out’ just 2-more years (to last 27), then the Denver Broncos have WON THREE… ‘98-‘99-2016.
January 10th, 2026 at 2:19 am
Last 28 Super Bowls, you can also add the Packers… ‘97-2011.
January 10th, 2026 at 3:33 am
@ Melvin Junior – Good catch. You’re absolutely right. The Bucs are 1 of 9 teams with multiple Super Bowls since 2000. 2 rings in 30 years vs 23 teams with 0-1
January 10th, 2026 at 5:37 am
@ LUVMYBUCS – WOW. Now, that’s very interesting… 23-different TEAMS 0-1. Wow, that’s pretty crazy!!!!
January 10th, 2026 at 5:57 am
Really confused on how he spent 5 years as Bengals play caller but never called plays ?? Joe what?
January 10th, 2026 at 8:58 am
@MelvinJunior
Right—that’s the point. About 72% of the league hasn’t accomplished what Tampa has under the Glazers. And don’t get me wrong, the .476 overall record is frustrating—but context matters.
The 66–110 stretch from 2009–2019 accounts for most of that damage.
Remove that decade of instability—five head coaches, zero playoff appearances, and constant organizational chaos—and the Glazers are 172–152 (.531) in the other 19 seasons, with two Super Bowl titles. That’s a winning franchise.
So the real question isn’t whether they’re bad owners. It’s whether they learned from that stretch. Recent signs suggest they have: long-term stability with Jason Licht since 2014, the Arians hire, the Brady investment, and now staying pat with Bowles.
To me, the path forward isn’t being trigger-happy with coaching changes—it’s making smarter decisions and seeing them through.
January 10th, 2026 at 9:02 am
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January 10th, 2026 at 12:22 pm
You do realize that Licht was the GM for 53 of those losses and has been trending down since the departure of BA. You kind of contradict your point when you say, “To me, the path forward isn’t being trigger-happy with coaching changes—it’s making smarter decisions and seeing them through.” Bowles and Licht clearly did not make smarter decisions or there would be no need to fire the OC (who was in house and they had ample time to evaluate his ability), ST coach (whose poor record proceeded his hire), and a slew of position coaches (who have been with Bowles/team and they clearly misassessed their skills). Not to mention the poor assessment of both OLB & ILB during Bowles’s tenure, or Jason severely overpaying for underperforming/often injured talent (AWJ, McCullen, Goedeke, Godwin- full price for half a season, Dean, KC-just wait, Reddick…). I heed your strategy when it comes to politics or my investment portfolio, but this is a dynamic and competitive league that requires proactive and forward thinking folks at the helm to remain competitive. A 3 yr swoon that culminates into a complete nose dive, regression in players, and failure to beat out 8-9 for a division title is neither proactive nor moving forward in a positive direction.