The Bucs have fired Bryon Leftwich, the Tampa Bay Times reported. Leftwich was expected to be let go after Tampa Bay finished 25th in points scored during the regular season.
Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks with offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla.Specialists coach Chris Boniol, wide receivers coach Kevin Garver, offensive quality control coach Jeff Kastl, assistant defensive line coach Lori Locust and running backs coach Todd McNair were all fired.
In addition, quarterbacks coach Clyde Christensen, senior offensive assistant Rick Christophel and outside linebackers coach Bob Sanders decided to retire from coaching. "We appreciate the hard work and contributions that all of these coaches made to our successes over the past four seasons," Bowles said in a statement.
"As a collective group, we did not meet the high standards that had been set for this past year, and my focus now is on doing what is needed to ensure a successful 2023 season. These were very difficult decisions, but something that I felt was necessary for our football team going forward." Last year, Leftwich was one of the most sought after head coaching candidates in the league. He completed two interviews with the Jaguars, and the Bears and Saints also showed interested in the 43-year-old play caller.
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