(12-17-2021, 02:15 PM)TheDuke007 Wrote:

(12-17-2021, 11:21 AM)Mikey Wrote: Leftwich was garnering attention as a QB coach/coordinator long before Brady signed with TB. IIRC he worked with Arians in AZ when they had Palmer

Despite many openings, Leftwich wasn't even interviewed for even one of the head coaching positions last year.

Leftwich was offensive coordinator for one year with Arizona before joining Tampa.  Their offense was ranked dead last (32 out of 32 teams) in terms of both yards and points.

...kinda.

Mike McCoy was fired mid-season and BL was promoted to OC. The poor offensive numbers may have been a reason for McCoy being sent packing. I don't know, but to say he's gotten no attention is inaccurate.

It might also be telling that when Arians had a new start in Tampa, he chose to bring that 32/32 OC with him. Maybe he brings more than Josh Rosen's stats to the table?

Edit: Despite the stats I've presented or discussed, I am not on the "hire BL" train. As others have stated, I want someone who's been there before, had to assemble a coaching staff, and can pick up the pieces left by the past coach.

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