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Bucs’ Baker Mayfield Set To Have His 8th Offensive Coordinator In 8 Seasons

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hiring Josh Grizzard as their next offensive coordinator. For quarterback Baker Mayfield, this marks his eighth offensive coordinator in eight seasons.
Bucs Name Josh Grizzard As OC
INTRODUCING OUR NEW OC 🙌
We've promoted pass game coordinator Josh Grizzard to offensive coordinator. #WeAreTheKrewe pic.twitter.com/i2gj3L11i8
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 31, 2025
The Bucs announced Friday the promotion of Grizzard from passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator.
Grizzard replaces Liam Coen, who left to become the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Bucs interviewed several candidates, including Chargers passing game coordinator Marcus Brady, Minnesota Vikings assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski, and Rams offensive assistant/pass game specialist Nate Scheelhaase.
In the end, Tampa promotes within and elevates Grizzard to OC.
“Josh is bright and innovative and was instrumental in our game planning and play design over the last year,” said Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles in a statement. “After interviewing several outstanding candidates throughout this process, it ultimately became clear that our best option was here in our building. We had a lot of success offensively last season and during our conversations, Grizz provided some great ideas on how we can build on that. His familiarity with our offense, our players, and the staff will ensure the continuity that is crucial for sustained success.”
Grizzard joined the Bucs in 2024 as the passing game coordinator. Grizzard spent the previous seven seasons with the Miami Dolphins in multiple offensive assistant roles, including wide receivers coach (2020-2021) and quality control coach (2022-2023).
Baker Mayfield Gets 8th Offensive Coordinator In Eight Seasons
OC(s) | Team | Years |
---|---|---|
Todd Haley, Freddie Kitchens | Cleveland Browns | 2018 |
Todd Monken | Cleveland Browns | 2019 |
Alex Van Pelt | Cleveland Browns | 2020 |
Alex Van Pelt | Cleveland Browns | 2021 |
Ben McAdoo | Carolina Panthers | 2022 |
Liam Coen | Los Angeles Rams | 2022 |
Dave Canales | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2023 |
Liam Coen | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2024 |
Josh Grizzard | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2025 |
Grizzard’s hiring marks Mayfield’s eighth offensive coordinator in eight seasons.
After the Browns acquired Deshaun Watson, Mayfield was traded to the Carolina Panthers before the 2022 season. Mayfield struggled for most of the season and eventually requested his release from the Panthers, which was granted in December 2022.
After showing promise with the Rams at the end of the 2022 season, Mayfield signed with the Bucs in the 2023 offseason.
Mayfield has been excellent in Tampa, guiding the team to consecutive playoff berths in 2023 and 2024.
2024 was Mayfield’s best statistical season, setting career highs in passing yards (4,500), touchdown passes (41), completion percentage (71.4), and quarterback rating (106.8).