The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced today the hiring of Byron Leftwich as the team’s offensive coordinator, along with 17 additional assistants, to the coaching staff. The team previously announced Keith Armstrong as special teams coordinator, Todd Bowles as defensive coordinator, and Harold Goodwin as assistant head coach/run game coordinator.
The following were added to the coaching staff:
Tim Atkins Defensive Quality Control
Chris Boniol Specialists
Mike Caldwell Inside Linebackers
Mike Chiurco Assistant to the Head Coach
Clyde Christensen Quarterbacks
Rick Christophel Tight Ends
Larry Foote Outside Linebackers
Kevin Garver Wide Receivers
Joe Gilbert Offensive Line
Cody Grimm Defensive/Special Teams Assistant
Amos Jones Assistant Special Teams
Todd McNair Running Backs
Antwaan Randle El Offensive Assistant
Nick Rapone Safeties
Kacy Rodgers Defensive Line
Kevin Ross Cornerbacks
John Van Dam Offensive Quality Control
Leftwich played quarterback for 10 seasons in the NFL, spending time with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2003-06), Atlanta Falcons (2007), Pittsburgh Steelers (2008, 2010-12) and Buccaneers (2009).