Buccaneers promote Josh Grizzard to OC

With Liam Coen out the door for a head coaching opportunity, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers promoted Josh Grizzard to fill their offensive coordinator post Friday.

Grizzard, 34, joined the Buccaneers' staff last year as Todd Bowles' pass game coordinator. He spent the previous seven seasons in a variety of roles on the Miami Dolphins' staff, including wide receivers coach in 2020-21.

With Grizzard helping OC Liam Coen on the Tampa Bay passing game, quarterback Baker Mayfield had the best statistical season of his career, racking up 4,500 yards, 41 touchdowns and a 71.4 percent completion rate. Mayfield was named to his second Pro Bowl in three seasons.

"Josh is bright and innovative and was instrumental in our game planning and play design over the last year," Bowles said 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."

Coen departed Tampa Bay to take over the Jacksonville Jaguars last week.

--Field Level Media