Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ fresh offensive coordinator promotion has fans in splits — but not just about the offense. Josh Grizzard’s move up the ranks has some fans skipping ahead to a bold prediction: the head coach job next year.
Stepping in for Liam Coen, Grizzard’s already sparking excitement, and it seems like some Bucs fans are ready to crown him the future of the franchise.
Bucs Fans Pumped for Josh Grizzard’s Promotion – ‘King Grizzard’ and Super Bowl Dreams
The Buccaneers’ decision to promote Grizzard to offensive coordinator is already sparking some wild fan reactions. The 34-year-old pass-game coordinator will officially take over from Coen, and Bucs fans are buzzing with excitement.
Some are already calling Grizzard the future head coach, jokingly saying, “Congrats on the HC job next year, bud! But bring us to a SB win before ya go!” Setting high expectations much?
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The excitement is palpable across Bucs Nation. One fan went full monarch mode with, “King Grizzard, long may he reign.” Apparently, Grizzard’s reign is just beginning.
Others are confident about the continuity this move brings. “Keeping it in-house! Should help with the continuity. Excited about this promotion,” one fan remarked.
Fans are stressing how vital it is to maintain consistency, especially with QB Baker Mayfield in the mix. “This was the way all along,” said another, emphasizing the importance of stability moving forward.
Grizzard’s reputation is another significant factor in the excitement. A fan pointed out his responsibility in leading the league’s best third-down offense last season.
“They interviewed the Rams coaching tree to have all things covered and then promoted Grizzard. Grizzard has been highly regarded inside the building ever since he came in too. Responsible for the league-leading third-down offense as well. We’re in very good hands,” quipped the fan.
While a few fans threw shade at the Jaguars’ failed attempts to interview Grizzard, the overall sentiment is clear: Bucs Nation is confident they’re in good hands. And fans are ready to see what the next chapter holds.
Grizzard’s Third-Down Mastery and Deep Ball Dials
The Buccaneers are making a bold move to keep things in-house, and it’s all about Grizzard. The new offensive coordinator is stepping up after a standout year, specifically in one area where the Bucs shined: third downs.
Grizzard, who took the reins as pass-game coordinator last season, helped mastermind an offense that crushed third-down attempts at a mind-blowing 51.11% conversion rate, leading the NFL. Former offensive coordinator Coen couldn’t help but tip his hat, saying Grizzard’s plays and schemes were the heartbeat of those critical moments.
But that’s not all. With Grizzard calling shots, the Bucs’ passing game also ranked No. 4 in yards per game (246.7) and No. 5 in yards per pass (8.0). So, yeah, the guy knows how to dial up a deep ball.
Add in his background under Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, and we’re talking about a coach with some serious tricks up his sleeve.