Buccaneers' Josh Grizzard Embracing 'Pressure' In 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard has the task of keeping this high-octane offense rolling in 2025.
Taking over from Liam Coen, who is now the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Grizzard has to maintain the offensive standards set last season, which is a high bar to reach considering the Bucs were one of the best offenses in football.
Plus, he now has Emeka Egbuka in the ranks as well, giving Baker Mayfield an embarrassment of riches out wide.
But for Grizzard, who was speaking on "The Ronde Barder Show," he is embracing the pressure.
"I think in the NFL, every year there's pressure. But at the end of the day, pressure is a privilege." Grizzard said. "It's something that, if there's not expectations, then why are we doing it? It's not like we're defending a Super Bowl Championship here, so we have such room to grow, and having the continuity of the staff and the players, there's definitely pressure involved with it but I think that's the fun part about it. Seeing how we, myself is going to react to the pressure."
With Mayfield coming off his best-ever season in 2024, Mike Evans looking to break the record for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and the Buccaneers having a genuine shot at winning the NFC, that is a lot on Grizzard's plate.
Additionally, he has never called a game before, as the coordinator has already been honing his skills in minicamp, which is another factor to consider.
Still, many are bullish on Tampa Bay this season, given the sheer amount of attacking weapons, plus the expected improvement defensively. If it can all come together, the Buccaneers are going to be a formidable outfit in 2025.
And in truth, given the talent on the roster, it has to come together, and that level of pressure is something Grizzard will have to deal with in his first year as a coordinator.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Yahoo
Reese Shaw Commits To Lake Superior State
Former Des Moines Buccaneers forward Reese Shaw has committed to Lake Superior State, it was announced earlier this week.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Judge tracks pitches, Leiter eyes Texas return as Yankees wait for reinforcements
Judge tracks pitches, Leiter eyes Texas return as Yankees wait for reinforcements originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Long before the gates opened, in a quiet Yankee Stadium, Aaron Judge stood in the batter's box on Wednesday. He didn't swing the bat he was holding, but it's another step in his rehab of the elbow injury that is expected to have him out until August. According to reports, Judge just tracked pitches from right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. during a live BP session. That allows him to maintain his timing after returning from a right flexor tendon strain. Judge has been hitting lightly in the cage, but this allows him to see live pitching. The Yankees aren't rushing him. With his UCL reportedly intact, the goal remains to get Judge back in the lineup as a DH before he gradually works his way back to the outfield. On Wednesday, Judge tracked and caught balls in the outfield, but did not throw them back in. He lightly tossed them to the side. There's still no official return date, but early August is in play if his elbow responds well. As for Leiter, he's a step ahead in his rehab and could be back soon. Leiter is recovering from a stress fracture in his left fibula and has been throwing off a mound. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the team is targeting the upcoming series in Texas for his return—assuming no setbacks. The Yankees are desperate for arms, especially in the middle innings, and Leiter had been that key bridge before the injury sent him to the IL on July 7. Both Judge and Leiter seem to be heading in the right direction. Neither move solves the Yankees' larger issues. But with the trade deadline winding down and the injuries still stacking up, any internal help feels like a win. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
VIDEO: Rockvale football battles Beech in first scrimmage
Highlights of Rockvale football's scrimmage vs. Beech on Aug. 1, won by the Buccaneers 21-3.
