Insiders Point to 4 Offensive Coordinators the Buccaneers Should Target After Grizzard Exit

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are once again searching for a new offensive coordinator.

The Bucs fired Josh Grizzard after just one season, continuing a frustrating cycle of turnover on the offensive side of the ball. 

It marks the fifth offensive coordinator change in five years for Tampa Bay. 

With Baker Mayfield coming off a noticeable regression and the offense finishing near the bottom of the league in efficiency, the Bucs now face a pivotal hire. 

League sources and coaching circles have already begun circulating a short list of names who could make sense in Tampa Bay. 

Josh Crysler from The Pewter Plank gave his four top targets: 

Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase and former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel are at the top of his list.

Crysler also brings up Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken and Jaguars offensive coordinator Grant Udinski as potential good fits.

4 Offensive Coordinator Candidates Bucs Should Target

1. Nate Scheelhaase (Rams Passing Game Coordinator)

Scheelhaase has been on Tampa Bay’s radar before.

He interviewed for the job last offseason before the team ultimately chose Grizzard. 

At just 35, he’s viewed as one of the brightest young minds from the Sean McVay coaching tree as the Rams finished with the NFL’s top-ranked passing offense this season. 

Tampa Bay has seen success betting on the McVay tree in the past, and Scheelhaase offers both upside to where the league is headed offensively. 

2. Mike McDaniel (Former Dolphins Head Coach) 

McDaniel’s availability would instantly reshape Tampa Bay’s search.  

Widely regarded as one of the NFL’s most creative offensive minds, McDaniel’s scheme is rooted in the Kyle Shanahan system. 

The Buccaneers’ rushing attack plummeted in 2025, and McDaniel’s ability to design explosive ground games could be massive. 

He would be a great match especially with the Bucs offensive weapons at his disposal. 

3. Todd Monken (Ravens Offensive Coordinator) 

Monken checks multiple boxes for Tampa Bay. 

He previously served as the Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator and coached Baker Mayfield during his rookie season in Cleveland. 

Monken brings experience and proven stability as Baltimore ranked near the top of the league in points per game during his tenure.

He is the safest option. 

4. Grant Udinski (Jaguars Offensive Coordinator)

Udinski has worked under Kevin O’Connell and Liam Coen and is viewed as a rising offensive coach at only 30 years old. 

The chance to run his own offense and reconnect with concepts that worked in Tampa Bay previously could make him a sneaky candidate. 

Buccaneers Casting a Big OC Search

The Buccaneers have already begun interviewing a wide range of candidates. 

Tampa Bay has interviewed with former Titans head coach Brian Callahan and Lions passing game coordinator David Shaw.

They’ve also interviewed Cardinals quarterbacks coach Israel Woolfork, and Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson so far. 

Additional names such as Todd Monken and Nate Scheelhaase are also believed to be under consideration as the search continues. 

With Baker Mayfield’s future and the franchise’s offensive direction hanging in the balance, this hire could change the direction of the franchise.

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