TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay is counting on Dave Canales to help the Buccaneers remain relevant following Tom Brady's retirement.
The former Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks coach was hired as the Bucs' offensive coordinator Thursday, replacing Byron Leftwich.
Leftwich was fired last month after four seasons — the last three working with Brady, who announced his retirement Feb. 1 after leading the Bucs to a Super Bowl title two years ago, three playoff berths and a pair of NFC South division titles.
With Brady setting records for passing attempts and completions in a season at age 45, the Bucs (8-10) earned a postseason berth this past season despite the seven-time Super Bowl winner finishing with a losing record for the first time in more than two decades as an NFL starting quarterback.