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NFL insider leaning toward Mike McDaniel to Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired first-year offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard after just one season and are in the midst of finding his replacement. The Bucs' offense did not fire on all cylinders as it did in 2024, so Tampa Bay must hire someone who is able to get the most out of the never-ending talent on the roster.

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NFL Insider Projects Buccaneers Landing McDaniel as OC

The search for an Offensive Coordinator for the Buccaneers is in full swing. And this hire could be tied directly to Head Coach Todd Bowles’ future with the team.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 19

Former Bucs OC Josh Grizzard to interview with Super Bowl champion NFC team

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers decided to move on from offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard this offseason, following a lackluster offense en route to an 8-9 finish and a missed playoff berth.

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The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

How many of the players to rush for at least three touchdowns in one NFL playoff game can you name in five minutes?

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

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The 'Six-field-goal NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Bucs Report / January 19

Writing The Ship: The Buccaneers Should Like Love

We all know that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers need help on defense. They ranked 19th in yards allowed last year and 20th in points allowed. These are numbers that must improve if the team wants to return to the postseason in 2026.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 19

One Bucs offensive coordinator candidate could bring back a tremendous advantage that Tampa Bay wasted in 2025

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offense in 2025 fell well short of the usually dynamic and productive unit we’ve seen in recent years. Tampa Bay struggled to generate any kind of consistent ground game.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 18

Buccaneers could make home run hire from Steelers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been active since the end of their 2025 season, firing multiple coaches and beginning the process of vetting outside candidates to fill the open roles.

NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 17

Buccaneers All-Pro called ‘fat’ by rival Saints’ defender in wild comment

Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan has never been shy when expressing his opinions. Not only that, but Jordan has a history of going out of his way to

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 17

Liam Coen still has big praise for Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen had a very successful first season with the Jacksonville Jaguars as their new head coach, winning 13 games in Duval.

NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 17

Buccaneers legend Ronde Barber makes bold Mike Tomlin prediction

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin shocked the NFL world when he decided to step down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, a job he held for 19 years.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 16

Buccanneers Complete Interview With Steelers ST Coordinator Danny Smith For Same Role

The Buccaneers announced they completed a virtual interview with Steelers ST coordinator Danny Smith for the same role in Tampa Bay. Smith, 72, began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Edinboro in 1976.

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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 / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 16

Tom Brady details why he decided to join Buccaneers in new interview

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won two Super Bowls since their inception as an NFL franchise 50 years ago, but are now struggling to find the right fits to return to the highest honor in the sport of football.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 16

Pros and cons of Buccaneers potentially hiring Mike McDaniel

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to host former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel in Tampa on Friday to interview for their vacant OC position, and with target Todd Monken set to go to the New York Giants with John Harbaugh, he's definitely the highest-profile candidate the Bucs will have interviewed for the job to date.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 16

Buccaneers' top 5 cut candidates for 2026 offseason

In a season that saw them miss the playoffs for the first time since 2019, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are now looking to retool the coaching staff as well as the roster.

NFL News / Bucs Report / January 15

Buccaneers Down an Option for OC Position

Forget about one offensive coordinator candidate for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 15

NFC Notes: Matt Ryan, Todd Bowles, Rachaad White, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

The Buccaneers finished 8-9 and failed to reach the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season. When asked about ways they could improve, RB Rachaad White thinks HC Todd Bowles can relinquish defensive playcalling duties so he can focus on the rest of the team. “You can clip this or whatever, but it is what it is.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / January 15

Buccaneers free agency preview: Who will stay and who could be gone?

As the remaining few teams compete to be crowned Super Bowl champions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have shifted focus to the 2026 season. The first order of business is to fill a staff Todd Bowles gutted in self-preservation.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / January 15

Point-Counterpoint: Where Should Bucs’ Offensive Focus Be In 2026?

In a weekly column every Thursday on PewterReport.com, two Pewter Reporters will debate a topic with opposing viewpoints. Which Pewter Reporter wins the debate?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / January 15