The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced today that the team has parted ways with Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard, Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey, Quarterbacks Coach Thaddeus Lewis, Cornerbacks Coach Kevin Ross and Defensive Line Coach Charlie Strong.
"These decisions are always difficult, but the disappointing end to the season required some changes to our coaching staff in order to ensure we live up to the high standards we have set here," said Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles. "These coaches have all put in tremendous amount of work and effort, but unfortunately, the results were not there this past season. Our goal is to compete for championships every year, and it is my responsibility to make these tough decisions in order to reach those expectations. I want to thank these coaches for all that they have contributed to our success over the years, and I wish them well."
In addition, Senior Offensive Assistant Tom Moore and Safeties Coach Nick Rapone have also announced their retirements.
Moore spent 62 years in the coaching profession, including 48 in the National Football League and the last seven with the Buccaneers. In that time, he was a part of four Super Bowl Champions – the 1978 and 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers, 2006 Indianapolis Colts, and 2020 Buccaneers. Moore was honored in 2023 as a recipient of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence, recognizing his significant contributions to the game.
"Tom Moore is a legend in the coaching profession, and it has been an honor and a privilege to have him on our staff," said Bowles. "Tom's incredible knowledge and understanding about the game is unmatched and he has served as an invaluable resource for our entire coaching staff over these past seven years. He always offered up unique perspectives and very helpful insights that assisted our coaches with their game preparation, but it will be the personal interactions I had with him every day that I will miss the most."
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