Offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich has done an outstanding job with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His coaching abilities have reached new heights every season. And many of his peers believe he more than deserves the head coaching role, which is now open in the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Although Byron has planned other engagements. “I’m just trying to win a division” Left noted by ESPN’s Jenna Laine. His commitment to the franchise caused him to walk away when asked to take the opening for the Jaguars. And the smile on his face revealed his intentions to stay with the defending champions.
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Byron Leftwich not interested in head coach job
“I was very, very pissed off that Byron didn’t at least get an interview this year” Arians said by Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. “… I think I have way too much credit, as does Tom Brady for the work Byron did. Hopefully next year people will see that he took Jameis Winston and broke all records here, scoring and passing, and now Tom has beaten both. He did a fantastic job, he’s supposed to be everything people are looking for.
It was right after Bucs PR said “last question …”
Byron Leftwich has been asked about opening the Jaguars head coach job. As he walked away he said, “I’m trying to win the division.” pic.twitter.com/HMqN5NIMCd
– JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) December 16, 2021
Rumors of Leftwich taking the Jacksonville the job has persisted since head coach Urban Meyer left the post. After a number of controversies, Urban Meyer was fired as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he ultimately lost the support of his peers.
As offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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It remains to be seen whether Leftwich will take the job or not. Although his skills as a coach make him a good candidate for the job. He rose steeply through the ranks of NFL coaching because of his skill. It came “from an intern under Bruce Arians to the game caller of the winning team of Super Bowl 55 in five years”, Adam Beasley of Pro Football Network wrote.
Bucs coach Bruce Arians called it a “farce” that Byron Leftwich did not get an interview for a job in the NFL HC. Leftwich says he’s not focused on this and you won’t hear him complain. He loves being the Bucs offensive coordinator. pic.twitter.com/2dldw6s5PQ
– Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) April 19, 2021
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are currently securing first place in the NFC South standings and are eagerly awaiting another playoff season. Tampa Bay’s overpowering offense is the result of Leftwich’s hard work. They will train even harder to overcome the embarrassing loss to the Saints.
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