TAMPA, Fla. — During the season, offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich can be found in his office several hours before dawn, breaking down video of the Bucs’ next opponent as if it’s the Zapruder film.
It took head coach Bruce Arians five years to talk Leftwich off the golf course and convince him he would have a bright future as an NFL coach. But once he was bitten, the former Jaguars and Steelers quarterback fell in love with helping players get better.
At 42, Leftwich has quickly built a resume any assistant coach would be proud of. Since 2019, he has presided over one of the league’s top scoring offenses, and the last two seasons helped Tom Brady win a Super Bowl and a passing title.
