Report: Bucs Hire Zac Robinson
January 22nd, 2026
New Bucs OC Zac Robinson
The Bucs finally got an offensive coordinator. And he’s from the coveted Sean McVay tree.
After swinging and missing on Mike McDaniek and apparently not much interest from Todd Monken, the Bucs found their offensive coordinator behind Door No. 2.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network broke the story.
The past two seasons Robinson had been the play-caller for Raheem Morris in Atlanta. It seems Robinson only consistently has success against one defense in his two seasons in Billy Sherman’s favorite city. Strangely, that team was the Bucs.
Robinson is one of the rare McVay disciples who did not have tremendous success (so far) as an NFL playcaller. To his credit, Robinson was able to get the ball to two of his playmakers, running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London.
Only a few times did Kyle Pitts, Atlanta’s crazy-talented tight end, blow up.
So this will be interesting to see what Robinson does with a better offensive line, better receivers, lesser tight ends and a running game that remains a mystery.
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:51 am
He has that natural pirate eyeliner look to him at least
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:52 am
Just win. Must win. Hoping for McDaniel. And hope the Falcons castoff can win for us. More concerned about Bowles being able to have a defense that isn’t too difficult, and has too many mistakes, and removing a toothless edge rush. All in all, considering Licht is sticking with Bowles and he a a lame duck, this is ok.
Go Bucs! Play better defense with your 4th year HC, 8th year in this system. No more soft vanilla zones and edge rushers dropping into pass coverage. Get. Sacks.
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:52 am
Is he bringing Bijan with him?
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:53 am
I have no idea how to react to this.
I can’t say I watched enough Falcons tape over the last year to have an idea, and our trash defense is no measuring stick
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:53 am
This is a great hire. He’s 3-1 against Bowles IIRC so at the very least will help him with his defense.
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:53 am
No one else out there and Bowles is desperate he needed an experienced oc
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:54 am
Does TE Pitts come with him?
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:55 am
Better lead a top offensive unit, he’s gonna have to carry Todd’s sh!te defense if we are going to win anything.
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:55 am
Yawn
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:56 am
Mehhh….this is literally the equivalent of placing a wet soggy bandaid on an open festering infected wound. It’ll stick for a moment but eventually come falling off while the wound worsens and ends up becoming life threatening.
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:56 am
Should be some offensive philosophy consistency coming from the McVay coaching tree. I’m looking forward to the use of RBs in the passing game this upcoming season. We have the offensive weapons to put up numbers and score. Hopefully ZR can draw up/call plays to get playmakers the ball in open space and let them go to work.
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:56 am
At least it’s an experienced play caller hopefully with a better feel for the game like others have said hopefully he tells Todd the secret to shredding his defense so he can fix it.
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:56 am
Not exciting but ok. Lame duck head coach. Are e shopping for a DC or is that just a running joke (like our current DC)?
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:57 am
I like it. He has experience, hes got the McVay tree, zone blocking, knows how to utilize a tight end (which we need). With a healthy O-Line, we can do some damage on offense. Baker will get back to normal.
I also think this frees up Todd to focus on drafting defense only and spending cap money on free agents for defense. We could reload.
Go Bucs!!!
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:57 am
3rd down conversion rate of 33.8% last year, ranking 30th. Hooray! Yippeeeeeeeeee!
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:58 am
I’m seeing there’s a good chance he brings TJ Yates with him, and seeing reports Kevin Zampese may join him as well. Zampese was Mayfields’ QB coach his rookie year, so reunion?
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:59 am
This is the most 50 year old looking 39 year old Ive ever seen. If he isnt bringing a guard and TE with him, the needle doesnt move. Is Todd still calling the defense?? Maybe now when he sees the defense getting torched on Thursday he can be more honest about what is inevitable on Sunday. Go Bucs, regardless!
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:59 am
Pretty hard to land a top candidate when everyone knows the head coach is likely getting fired next season.
January 22nd, 2026 at 8:59 am
Defense had us in all but 2 games….offense failed to score enough points to win. Hopefully this guy can be more structured and within rhythm all while building an offense that works to our strengths to attack the opponents weaknesses.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:00 am
Looks like Baker is looking for some type of familiarity and they will bring in his old qbs coach. It should only take a little tweaking and confidence on offense to pull it together. Limited options this offseason I think this was the best option we had and we had to pull the trigger to start getting it together.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:00 am
Guy had a bit a gray hair, I’m encouraged
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:04 am
Better QB situation too, Joe. Cousins and Penix were immobile enough to limit the offense.
Decent hire. Doesn’t bring anyone to midnight, but I think it’ll be better than most expect.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:04 am
lol… remember the last Falcons coaching connection…
Hopefully this time it’s better
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:05 am
It’s fine. With better injury luck and league average play calling the Bucs offense should improve. Special teams should be adequate now that they have a professional ST coach.
Does not address the 900 lb gorilla in the room: defensive scheme and defensive play calling. Everything about the offseason indicates the Bucs believe the total incompetence of the defense was the fault of the players and the position coaches. No amount of shuffling deck chairs will change the reality that the Bucs take the field at a significant coaching disadvantage compared to every other team in the league.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:06 am
Well, when you swing and miss on Mike McDaniek …you also misspell his name
I would have liked Dan Pitcher, the Bengals had a terrific offense, turrible defense and yes even if he didn’t call the plays, I still would have taken him
Now, what is going on with the Defense? We need a DC and force Bowles to be the Head Coach Only!!!
PS, I did like the Danny Smith Hire, so there’s that!
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:07 am
We know Zac can carve apart a Bowles defense.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:10 am
Before we pile on Zac Robinson for the Falcons’ offensive decline, let’s talk about what he was actually working with at the most critical position in football.
Year 1 (2024): Kirk Cousins, fresh off major Achilles surgery, tries to run the offense while clearly not 100%. He puts up decent volume (3,508 yards) but throws 16 interceptions in 14 games. Despite the struggles, the offense still ranks 6th in total yards and 5th in passing.
Year 2 (2025): The plan was to transition to rookie “Brittle” Michael Penix Jr., who gets the majority of first-team reps in training camp. Penix starts the season but has an up-and-down rookie campaign plagued by injuries. Eventually gets benched. Cousins, who wasn’t even supposed to be the starter, gets thrust back into action mid-season.
The Result? Complete instability at QB. No rhythm. No continuity. Two different quarterbacks with completely different skill sets, neither playing at a high level.
The numbers declined across the board, but it’s tough to evaluate an offensive coordinator when he never had a stable answer at the most important position on the field.
Here’s where it gets interesting: Dave Canales (Bucs’ 2023 OC) and Josh Grizzard (Bucs’ 2025 OC) never played QB in college or the pros. Grizzard was a safety in college—he literally sees the game from a defensive perspective.
There’s a big difference between calling plays as a former QB versus calling them as a former safety. That makes sense, right?
Zac Robinson played quarterback at Oklahoma State and spent time in the NFL as a QB. He’s called plays at the NFL level and understands the position from lived experience, not just film study..
Statistical Breakdown:
2024 Season (Cousins recovering from Achilles)
* Points Per Game: 22.9 (13th)
* Total Offense: 369.8 YPG (6th)
* Passing Offense: 239.3 YPG (5th)
* Rushing Offense: 130.5 YPG (10th)
* Red Zone TD%: 54.7% (20th)
* Third Down%: 39.2% (17th)
Kirk Cousins: 3,508 yards, 18 TDs, 16 INTs, 88.6 rating (14 starts)
2025 Season (QB carousel)
* Points Per Game: 19.4-20.3 (23rd-26th)
* Total Offense: 334.7-341.1 YPG (17th)
* Passing Offense: 210.8 YPG (18th)
* Rushing Offense: 123.9 YPG (9th)
* Red Zone TD%: 64.7% (8th) ✅
* Third Down%: 33.1% (29th)
Kirk Cousins (limited role): 1,721 yards, 10 TDs, 5 INTs (10 games)
Note: Red zone efficiency jumped from 54.7% (20th) to 64.7% (8th)—a 10-point improvement and 12-spot climb in the rankings.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:10 am
Wasn’t feeling Zac as our OC early on, but looking at what he has done makes me hopeful. I like the connection with Baker. See what happens.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:10 am
Door number 3
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:12 am
Good. After McDaniel, he was the best option of every one they interviewed.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:13 am
2026 is RINSE AND REPEAT
2027 a new day in Tampa Bay!!!!!!!
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:13 am
The Bucs must like him because they interviewed him for a second time. 2026 is a new season. 2025 and all it’s mess is behind us.
Mayfield must have gave the Bucs his approval to for him to sign with the Bucs. The Bucs have the entire off season to heal and put 2025 in the rear view 🪞
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:16 am
Looks like we are playing for a top 5 pick then blow it up next year. Sad. So sad.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:19 am
@LuvMyBucs
Superb post.
“There’s a big difference between calling plays as a former QB versus calling them as a former safety. That makes sense, right?”
This part aaaaaand this part:
“Note: Red zone efficiency jumped from 54.7% (20th) to 64.7% (8th)—a 10-point improvement and 12-spot climb in the rankings.“
This is where our offense needs a kick in the butt, I can think at least a handful of time where we either started in plus territory or got the ball in the RZ, just to settle for 3 points. We were not TAKERS on offense last year in the redzone. Huge difference between 2025 and 2024 from a performance perspective.
One thing that gives me pause tho, is that scene with Drake London in ATLs final game where he scored, got back to the sideline and was verbally laying into somebody(-ies) on the staff for the world to see. So something was bubbling in that lockerroom
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:20 am
Sidebar:
WR:
* London missed 5 games total in 2025: Week 8 (hip injury) and then Weeks 12-15 (PCL sprain in his knee)
Right Tackle:
* McGary: 17 games (entire season) – season-ending leg injury before Week 1
* Norton (backup RT): 17 games (entire season) – ankle surgery, never suited up despite being designated to return
Guards:
* left guard Matthew Bergeron missed multiple games with an ankle injury
* Pro right guard Chris Lindstrom was limited/questionable for several weeks but appears to have played through most games despite foot injuries
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:22 am
Good! He is experienced, has called plays before at the NFL level. Despite Atlanta’s dysfunctional team they tied us and Panthers for 1st place.
And we take talent from a divisional rival, too.
Pretty sure he will call plays from the skybox.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:22 am
Could’ve been better (Joe Brady) but certainly could’ve been worse. At least he has play calling experience and familiarity either way Baker.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:22 am
I suppose coming from the McVay tree will make learning the playbook a little easier?
I think any semi competent OC would be ok with the offensive skill on the roster if our defense was led by someone with competence.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:22 am
I can’t say anything at all. Don’t know anything about him. Hopefully he can make the offense better. We don’t even know who will or will not be playing yet..
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:22 am
If the organization has made this move, they might as well bring Morris over as DC. This franchise seems to have NO commitment to excellence! The Brady effect has left the building!
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:22 am
Ownership sealed our fate when they decided to keep Bowles. If defense sucks again and the offense is good, they can move Robinson to HC. If they both don’t greatly improve, a new HC comes in, and most likely, everyone gets replaced, maybe the GM too.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:22 am
First 2 hires were what was best for Baker. Last year they went with what was best for the team and they were wrong.
This is a good hire to make Baker work again. Experienced and has tools Baker can use.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:23 am
Absolute terrible awful hire. The Falcons ranked 24th in scoring in 2025. What a joke. No self respecting coach would come here knowing bowles his history next year. Complete mismanaged by ownership. Sad day in the Bay today.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:25 am
I dunno, see what happens. They were #6 in total offense last season and #14 this season. I think Michael Penix Jr is one of the worst QBs in the league, personally.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:25 am
This is a total bummer
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:26 am
@ Warren Brooks Lynch
Thanks Bredren, appreciate you
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:28 am
Well this is better than the Titans ex head coach. Plus I am sure Baker will be happy with this hire. I have no faith in Bowles still though maybe this new OC can teach Bowles where all the gaps are in his crappy defense and he can correct it.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:28 am
Very good, informative stuff from “LUVMYBUCS”……makes me wonder what you think of Mister Personality Defensive Dpecialist Coach Bowles who would struggle to find a way to have his defense cover an elephant running a go route…..thanks for the information, good stuff!
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:29 am
People judging him based on Atlanta roster with a broke down Kirk cousins and a A quarterback who couldn’t take snaps from under center seem really odd. You have an experienced play caller from Sean McVay tree and Todd Bowles defense is trash anyway so why are you expecting more than 10 wins even if he gets you 30 points a game like Coen.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:29 am
Can’t possibly be any worse..
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:30 am
Well, at the very least, he is familiar with all 4 NFC South defenses
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:31 am
Maybe he can tell Todd how he was able to carve up his defense with Kirk “500” cousins
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:33 am
@LUVMYBUCS… thank you. Context is important. Which sometimes this website lacks, and of course our fanbase lacks. I think every new stop, brings new possibilities.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:35 am
Good job Luv!
This is Todd’s last chance.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:35 am
Just hope Bowles keeps his hands off the offense. Now please bring ina DC. I know it’s to much to hope for.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:38 am
I don’t hate it. At least he can’t cook our defense twice a year
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:40 am
@ Pops Malone
Thank you, appreciate you.
I have a lot of respect for Coach Bowles as a man and a coach. He’s shown over the last four years that he’s willing to adapt in certain areas. Hopefully he can make the proper adjustments and bring in some much needed juice on the defensive side of the ball – guys like Karlo Scott or coaches with that Raheem Morris energy and style. That could take this defense to the next level.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:41 am
Great hire!
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:42 am
So, we hired an OC from a mediocre team in the worst division in football? Wasn’t Josh Grizzard at least that?
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:45 am
IRC enough l think Pitts is FA this season and ZR will be very familiar with him.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:45 am
@ Zoocomics
Thank you. Context is everything. A new situation can completely change a player’s trajectory – different scheme, coaching, role. Can’t evaluate guys in a vacuum.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:47 am
Now go hire Raheem as DC 😂
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:49 am
@ Baking with the next one
Thanks! I’m sure Coach Bowles and Jason Licht are well aware of the task at hand and they’ll right the ship
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:58 am
Whatever. He is a competent OC that has good pieces to work with here in Tampa. Now about that defense for the Bucs? What is the plan? Enough deflection and scapegoats.
January 22nd, 2026 at 9:58 am
I hope Licht is tied to Bowles future bc he doesn’t get a pass for putting us through a 4th year of this mediocrity. This should absolutely fall on both HC/GM and arguably QB. It’s a “show me” year.
January 22nd, 2026 at 10:03 am
If he was a spice, he’d be flour.
January 22nd, 2026 at 10:04 am
“guys like Karlo Scott or coaches with that Raheem Morris energy and style.“
I’m telling ya, Nate Ollie would do wonder for our front 4-7, man has a track record for squeezing potential out of players wherever he’s been in his young, coaching career.
January 22nd, 2026 at 10:08 am
Cousins played really well down the stretch, and he knows the Division as well as our players.
Not jumping for joy but it might work.
January 22nd, 2026 at 10:09 am
This is what you get when you stick with a losing HC going into a lame duck season — the best of whats left after all the good candidates say no.
Another wasted year coming up.
January 22nd, 2026 at 10:10 am
Having to call plays around Penix’s inability to play from under center didn’t really give Robinson a chance to show what he could do. And he still got production.
January 22nd, 2026 at 10:11 am
I don’t hate the hire.
He did have some offensive playmakers in Atlanta, but I think he was a bit hamstrung with the quarterback situation and at least this past year losing their top receiver for five games and also some offensive line injuries did not help.
I don’t think he’ll be any worse than Dave Canales or Josh grizzard.
all that to say I think had we had a healthy roster we likely would have been able to run a slightly different offense that he did most of the year and we would have scored more points. I also think that a couple games where we went full turtle was not his decision but rather are head coaches. I think that cost us a couple of games too rather than us putting our foot on the gas and trying to score more points.
January 22nd, 2026 at 10:13 am
Welcome Zachary 🤙🏾 hopefully O line stays healthy.
and that gm gets you another rb & TE. with this defense you will be our HC next year.
January 22nd, 2026 at 10:18 am
KARL SCOTT – DB COACH RESUME
ALABAMA (2018-2020):
* Surtain II (CB, 9th overall ’21) – All-Pro, Multi-Pro Bowl
* Diggs (CB, 51st overall ’20) – All-Pro, Led NFL 11 INTs
* McKinney (S, 36th overall ’20) – Pro Bowl, Led NFL INTs ’24
* Fitzpatrick (S, 11th overall ’18) – All-Pro, Multi-Pro Bowl
SEATTLE (2022-Present):
* Witherspoon (CB, 5th overall ’23) – Back-to-back Pro Bowls
* Woolen (CB, ’22) – Pro Bowl rookie, 6 INTs
* Love (S, ’23 FA) – Pro Bowl ’24, NFC DPOW
TRACK RECORD: 5 First-Rounders, 7 Pro Bowlers in 6 seasons
January 22nd, 2026 at 10:36 am
OK, we will see . Zak ROBINSON is a100% improvement over last year. No knock on Griz the scapegoat he never has a chance. Maybe if the Bucs can figure out the injuries, maybe it’s the training regiment or training staff. If & a big if is weather Bowles.& his pals at 1 Buc are not just out & out lying to the Fans about hiring a DC to run a better defense, less complicated defense ect the Bucs have a punchers chance at a successful season next year. I’ll believe it when I see it though, I am afraid Bowles has no intention of relinquishing control. Plus let’s see what has magically changed with our Rock Star GM that he all of a sudden knows how to evaluate a talented Edge rusher . Trade for a established Edge that can make the.opposing QB nervous. GO get Crosby & ill believe the Glaziers will change & put a priority on WINNING. But I do think this guy plus the ST cord are a vast improvement. & a move in the right direction. GO BUCS!!!!!
January 22nd, 2026 at 10:38 am
ok…let’s give the guy behind door #3 a chance…
seems like a pretty decent choice…
monk and mcdaniel were tops…
but he was next man up, before the small stack of scrubs out there floating around on lily pads…
now if he can get the points back up…i’d like to see us scoring 27-28 points a game, maybe more…
let’s put some points on the board zacmeister…!
January 22nd, 2026 at 10:40 am
Zoocomics … ‘ I think every new stop, brings new possibilities.’
Great line and oh so true. I remember 2015 when Leslie Frazier was our DC, but Lovie demoted him partway through the season & took over the defense himself. Bucs ended up ranking #26 in defense that year & Lovie got fired.
Leslie Frazier moved on to Buffalo (2017) & remained their DC for 6 years working for Sean McDermott before retiring in 2022. His Bills’ defenses ranked #18 in 2017 & 2018, but then improved considerably in 2019 to #2 defense, fell back a little in 2020 then was #1 defense in 2021 & #2 defense in 2022.
So yes, ‘every new stop brings new possibilities’.
January 22nd, 2026 at 10:41 am
Nate Ollie:
-(Philly) He mentored a group that tallied 72 sacks, which was the second most by a defensive line unit during that time frame. Ollie guided DT Fletcher Cox (2019-20) and DE Brandon Graham (2020) to Pro Bowl selections.
-(NY Jets)In 2021, Ollie served as the assistant defensive line coach for the Jets. He coached DE John Franklin-Myers to single-season career highs in solo tackles (17), tackles for loss (six), sacks (six) and interceptions (one).
-(Colts)Ollie spent two seasons (2022-23) as the defensive line coach of the Indianapolis Colts. In 2023, Ollie helped the defensive line unit finish fifth in the NFL in sacks (51), setting a new single-season franchise record during the Indianapolis era (since 1984).
-(Texans) In 2024 ollie helped guide a defensive line unit that finished tied for fourth in the NFL in sacks (49), sixth in yards per game (315.0), fourth in yards per play (5.1) and seventh in third down percentage (35.9). The group’s 49 sacks set a new franchise record for sacks in a season. Ollie guided DE Danielle Hunter to his fifth Pro Bowl selection after finishing the season with a team-high 17 tackles for loss and 12 sacks. Hunter’s 17 tackles for loss and 12 sacks both ranked among the top five in the AFC.
-(Falcons)In his first year with the Falcons, Ollie helped the team record 57 sacks, setting a new franchise record for sacks in a season
Bring Coach Ollie in A-SAP
January 22nd, 2026 at 10:43 am
The floggings will continue until morale improves. Zac got Raheem fired. Maybe he can return the favor for Todd.
January 22nd, 2026 at 10:47 am
LUVMYBUCS … Great Atlanta breakdown (9:10 AM comment). Tend to believe that through these last 2 hires (Zac Robinson as OC and Danny Smith as Special Teams coach) we’re off to a decent start in terms of improving the coaching staff.
Still in favor of Todd hiring an experienced DC to run our defense, but not holding my breath on that one either.
January 22nd, 2026 at 10:50 am
@ Warren Brooks Lynch
Young coach with serious juice and a proven track record. I respect it.
January 22nd, 2026 at 10:52 am
@ Defense Rules
Thank you Bredren, appreciate that.
Zac Robinson and Danny Smith are absolutely upgrades – Robinson brings that Sean McVay offensive DNA and Smith is a proven special teams coach with decades of success. Those were smart hires.
On the DC front, I’m with you. An experienced defensive coordinator to take that burden off Bowles’ plate would be ideal, but I don’t see Todd giving up play-calling duties. That’s been his identity since he got here.
What I’m hoping for is him bringing in some strong, energetic position coaches on defense – guys who can bring fresh ideas and juice to the room
January 22nd, 2026 at 10:59 am
What will Cdotty say about those
January 22nd, 2026 at 11:12 am
Hang tight everyone. We have Another year of maintaining the weakest league in the NFL, and we are going to work hard to try and be mediocre and win a division. But first we have to waste the last years of our best talent and we need produce a ton of injuries. Stay tuned for the most exciting season.
January 22nd, 2026 at 11:15 am
Got who I wanted. Yeah, the Falcons offense was nothing special, but outside of Bijan who scared anyone on that offense? Pitts is the Underachiever of the Year for the 3rd or 4th year in row. Drake London is pretty good, but not great. O-line was nothing. QBs were not special (except Cousins vs the Bucs only). Give this man some weapons and let’s see what happens.
January 22nd, 2026 at 11:16 am
Robinson seems like a good choice: experience, maturity, proven mentors, etc. As Canales and Coen were, he is at the point in his career where a position that offers independence and responsibility is attractive and suitable. I think Bowles is a HC who wants his coordinators to take control of their territories. I suspect that neither of the recently fired coordinators was up to the task, with both expecting the HC to do the heavy lifting, making and enforcing the big decisions on and off the field. The last OC could probably benefit from more experience; he seems talented enough.
January 22nd, 2026 at 11:28 am
Man after what seemed like the Bucs turning the corner as a franchise it seems to me like more of the same. Hope Robinson and Bowles prove me wrong next season but in my opinion it is not looking good
January 22nd, 2026 at 11:29 am
If he can consistently get the ball to the Bucs’ WRs, the defense may not need to be good.
January 22nd, 2026 at 11:45 am
He can’t pad his stats twice a year now…
January 22nd, 2026 at 11:55 am
Only time will tell with this hire just like every other move. Not super excited about this but honestly I felt the same way about canales and coen. I was super excited about grizz cause he was basically using the same system as coen and he crafted up the best 3rd down team with coen as OC. Then grizz after the bye fell apart. I don’t put all the blame on him. The numbers aren’t that great from his OC days with ATL. He for sure will have better WRS and a oline while Kyle Pitts is very gifted in his abilities he hasn’t done better than Otton. Bucky is no bijon and honestly Bucky had a terrible year. Should keep white just incase Bucky doesn’t come back to his rookie form and honestly Bucky has missed more time in his 2 seasons than white has in his 4. White is durable and has prove to be a consistent threat Bucky had a great rookie season then what
January 22nd, 2026 at 12:00 pm
AWFUL HIRE – WE ARE THE SUCK AGAIN!!!!!
This team is going no where with the Glazers.
There’s no Tom Brady so I hope we all enjoyed that SB bc we ain’t winning one again for a long time. Brady. Not Jason Licht. Not Todd Bowles. Brady.
And we are fresh out for Bradys.
January 22nd, 2026 at 12:04 pm
Meh🤔
January 22nd, 2026 at 12:11 pm
I don’t know if I would have personally signed him, but it is what it is. I hope he does well!
January 22nd, 2026 at 12:12 pm
buccintimeforchanges, doesn’t surprise me that you would say that. They could sign the best OC in the league and you would hate it.
January 22nd, 2026 at 12:21 pm
Tank for draft kind of year it seems.
January 22nd, 2026 at 1:12 pm
LUVMYBUCS – Great post! Zac being a former QB does bring so much more in. And we have red zone needs for sure. Sounding much better more and more.
January 22nd, 2026 at 1:19 pm
This was always the most likely candidate in my book. They wanted him two years ago but he went to Atlanta with Raheem. Ive got no problem with this hire.
January 22nd, 2026 at 1:33 pm
How about waiting until after the playoffs and go with a coach from a final four team instead of a bottom feeder like Atlanta. No one else wanted him and the Bucs as they’ve done since Arians left are just as middling to lower tier coach surfing.
As a long time fan that watches not only the Bucs, but many other teams it’s safe to say that his ceiling is an average offense. They only scored 19.7 points a game last year in Atlanta and that is with the best running back in the NFL. The guy that Troy Aikman has said is the closest thing he’s seen to Barry Sanders.
I just can’t get excited about this offense and without near 30 points a game this team, especially with all of the premier quarterbacks they are up against next year is heading for a 5-7 win season. There can be no hype or excitement with this team and coaching.
The management just doesn’t care about winning.
January 22nd, 2026 at 2:00 pm
I don’t know why I keep getting moderated here, on this particular topic!? Especially, when both of these were extremely mild.