Not much breaking news happens in the NFL between the end of manadory mini-camp and training camp, but the Bucs made a move on Thursday morning that quickly sent shockwaves across the league. It was reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Tampa Bay has agreed to multi-year contract extensions with head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht.
Contractual continuity in Tampa: Buccaneers have signed head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Jason Licht to multi-year contract extensions, per sources. Bowles now enters his fourth year as the Bucs’ head coach after leading the team to three consecutive NFC South titles… pic.twitter.com/7KB5WFpeqf
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Bucs Putting Faith In Todd Bowles And Jason Licht Comes As Little Surprise
With the Bucs having made five consecutive postseason appearances, with Todd Bowles and Jason Licht apart of the organization, it is not surprising to see the Glazer family extend them. Bowles is entering his fourth year as head coach, having shown signs of improvement each season in the win-loss column. Despite being eliminated in the Wild Card round to the Commanders, the 61-year-old was viewed highly enough by ownership to keep him in his post and let offensive coordinator Liam Coen leave to be the Jaguars head coach. In his three seasons leading the team, he has a 27-24 regular-season record and is 1-3 in the playoffs.
Here was Bowles’ statement following the move being announced.
“I am excited to continue working with Jason for years to come as we build on the success we’ve enjoyed and keep reaching for even bigger and better goals,” Bowles said. “My family loves Tampa and we’re looking forward to delivering more great moments for our fans in the coming seasons. “I also appreciate the confidence that the Glazer Family has shown in my abilities to lead this football team. It is a responsibility I do not take lightly and am honored to have.”
Despite the defense not playing at the high level it did in 2020 and 2021 like it did when Bowles was defensive coordinator, there is renewed optimism that it will get back on track in 2025 — thanks in part to the moves Licht has made this offseason.
When it comes to general managers, only a handful in the NFL are in the conversations as some of the best.
The Eagles’ Howie Roseman and the Chiefs’ Brett Veach come to mind, but Licht is right there with them.
Since becoming the team’s lead decision-maker in 2014, Licht has overseen the franchise taking wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, defensive tackle Vita Vea, left tackle Tristan Wirfs, and safety Antoine Winfield Jr., each of whom were key pieces of the 2020 Super Bowl-winning team.
Needing to replace much of the veteran core since then, Tampa Bay has done it on the fly by drafting young cornerstones such as right tackle Luke Goedeke, cornerback Zyon McCollum, defensive tackle Calijah Kancey, right guard Cody Mauch, running back Bucky Irving, and several others.
Licht also expressed gratitude for the chance to continue building something special.
“I am very grateful to the Glazer Family for the trust and belief they have shown in what we are doing here,” Licht said. “I am also very excited to continue working alongside Todd well into the future as we continue our mission of finding and developing talented players and chasing additional championships for our fans.”
Being one of the top-drafting teams this decade, the Bucs have decided to bet on the stability and foundation put in place.
Under Todd Bowles and Jason Licht, the franchise is one of the league’s youngest rosters that has the chance to continue growing together for years to come. Bowles and Licht have full backing to do whatever it takes to make the Super Bowl, and they have assembled a tight-knit cast of players that has them projected to once again have them right in the thick of the playoff race this season.