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Buccaneers Schedule First Follow-Up Interview for OC Job

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been thorough in their offensive coordinator search since firing Josh Grizzard during the offseason, and they've interviewed quite a few candidates.

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When beef between Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield, Falcons' Kevin Stefanski reportedly began

Mayfield generated headlines when he took to X on Tuesday to fire a shot directed at the newly hired Atlanta HC.

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield sends fiery message to Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski

Hiring of Kevin Stefanski could change Falcons' Kirk Cousins plans

Gum-chomping Steelers coach Danny Smith leaves for Buccaneers

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'Active NFL game-winning drive leaders' quiz

NFL News / Field Level Media / January 21

Bucs QB Baker Mayfield calls out former coach Kevin Stefanski

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield didn't waste much time taking aim at Kevin Stefanski, his former coach in Cleveland and now current head coach of the NFC South-rival Atlanta Falcons.

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The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

How many of the players named by the Associated Press as first-team All-Pro in the 2025-26 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD passes in one NFL game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'NFL playoff receiving leaders' quiz

Cameron Ward News / A to Z Sports / January 21

Buccaneers' offensive coordinator search heats up after former head coach takes a big step forward in the hunt

The Tampa Bay Buccaneersinterviewed an eighth offensive coordinator candidate in Cincinnati Bengals OC Dan Pitcher on Wednesday, but it's a different candidate with ties to the Bengals that's set to take a big step on Thursday.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Mike Evans News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 21

Falcons’ Pursuit of Bucs Offensive Coach Could Impact Mike Evans’ Retirement Decision

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released coaches as they seek to turn things around following their disappointing 2025 season. With the hunt for their next offensive coordinator underway and the recent hiring of Danny Smith from the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Buccaneers could also be looking to fill another role on the coaching staff.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21

Buccaneers Completed Interview With Bengals OC Dan Pitcher

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have completed an interview virtually with Bengals OC Dan Pitcher for the same role on their staff. This is a

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / January 21

What Does Danny Smith Bring to the Buccaneers?

The Buccaneers finally make a meaningful staff move. Though it isn’t at offensive coordinator (yet), it was an important piece. I lost count how many times I referenced how absolutely awful special teams was.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / January 21

Licht’s Seat Should Be Ice Cold With The Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell short of expectations this season. We as a fanbase feel outrage over Todd Bowles as a head coach because we expected more from this roster.

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The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 21

3 OC options Buccaneers should consider after Chargers hire Mike McDaniel

After suffering tough playoff losses in back-to-back campaigns, fans were hoping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would break through during the 2025-26 NFL campaign.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 21

Baker Mayfield sends fiery message to Kevin Stefanski

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield sends fiery message to Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski

Mayfield hasn't forgotten how the Browns treated him, and he still seems sore about it.

Dolphins player thinks Tua Tagovailoa is being held back by 'trauma'

Josh Allen is only thing hiding Bills' many organizational issues

NFL evaluator has surprising take about Raiders, Lamar Jackson trade rumors

What new Giants HC John Harbaugh likes about QB Jaxson Dart

Steelers insider links Aaron Rodgers with NFC team not committed to its QB

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 20

Buccaneers Hire Danny Smith As ST Coordinator

The Buccaneers are turning to a veteran coach to guide their special teams. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Tampa Bay is hiring Danny Smith as their new special teams coordinator.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 20

Buccaneers Named Favorite for Mike McDaniel by NFL Insider

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to make a big splash this offseason by hiring an offensive coordinator after firing OC Josh Grizzard after just one season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Total Pro Sports / January 20

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hire Longtime Pittsburgh Steelers Coach

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has recruited a longtime Pittsburgh Steelers assistant for his special teams coordinator vacancy. On Tuesday afternoon, the Buccaneers announced that they have hired Danny Smith as their new special teams coordinator.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 20