The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t jettisoning head coach Todd Bowles, regardless of there being different interesting choices on the head-coaching market.
The Buccaneers began 6-2 this previous season however misplaced seven of their final 9 video games. That allowed the Carolina Panthers (8-9) to grab the NFC South title from Tampa Bay, eliminating the Buccaneers from the playoffs.
After the gorgeous in-season collapse, the staff could be tempted to exchange Bowles with a extra achieved coach, like just lately fired Baltimore Ravens HC John Harbaugh. The Buccaneers, nonetheless, aren’t planning on doing that.
Todd Bowles confirms his return in 2026
On Wednesday, Bowles despatched a textual content to the Tampa Bay Occasions’ Rick Stroud confirming he is returning to the Buccaneers in 2026. Earlier than this replace, the coach defended himself amid requires his job.
“I’ve earned the prospect — I’ve gained three straight division titles, so that claims lots so far as I’m involved,” the coach mentioned Monday (h/t Field Level Media).
Since changing former HC Bruce Arians after the 2021 season, Bowles gained three straight NFC South titles from 2022-24 and helped the franchise transition easily from future Corridor of Fame quarterback Tom Brady to Baker Mayfield.
The Glazer household, which owns the Buccaneers, feels Bowles has been adequate, however that could be a part of his drawback. He is simply adequate.
Todd Bowles is probably not an HC who can win a Tremendous Bowl
In 4 seasons with Tampa Bay, Bowles has gone 35-33 within the common season. Nonetheless, his groups that hover barely beneath or above .500 have been uncovered within the playoffs. Beneath the HC, the Buccaneers have gained one playoff recreation and made no journeys to the NFC Championship Sport.
Tampa may do extra with a proficient roster, headlined by Mayfield, broad receiver Emeka Egbuka and security Antoine Winfield Jr.
Harbaugh or one other coach of his caliber might be what Tampa wants to succeed in the mountaintop. Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin, a one-time Tremendous Bowl champion, expressed doubt about his future after the firing of his longtime AFC North rival.
Harbaugh went 180-113 through the common season in 18 seasons with Baltimore and delivered the franchise its second Tremendous Bowl in 2012. And he did this within the AFC, which featured elite QBs throughout his tenure. This included former Patriots star Brady, former Indianapolis Colt/Denver Bronco Peyton Manning, Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) and Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills).
Baltimore went 8-9 and missed the playoffs in 2025, however QB Lamar Jackson missed 4 video games due to again and hamstring points. The Ravens went 2-2 with out him.
Baltimore additionally confirmed extra resilience than the Buccaneers. The Ravens gained seven of their final 11 video games after a 1-5 begin.
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