“Josh Grizzard Came Into His Own”
October 7th, 2025
So who predicted the Bucs would have a top-10 offense following starting offensive linemen missing a combined nine games, Mike Evans missing two, Chris Godwin missing three and Bucky Irving missing one after he struggled in the run game?
Joe can’t raise a hand, but that’s where the Bucs offense is.
Rookie offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard has kept the offense adjusting, diverse, creative and on track. Most important, he’s got Baker Mayfield playing his best football, which is Grizzard’s No. 1 priority, along with keep Mayfield off the ground.
Grizzard also has proven himself under pressure as he battles growing pains in his gig as a first-time playcaller.
Those who watched the Eagles-Bucs game on TV heard the story of Tom Moore advising Grizzard to learn the timing of playcalling by watching a college game and calling the whole thing with the Bucs playbook. Obviously, Grizzard hit the ground running to start the season.
Todd Bowles spoke in a reverent tone about his playcaller yesterday on SiriusXM NFL Radio.
“I really thought Josh Grizzard came into his own [against Seattle], as well,” Bowles said. “He did a heck of a job keeping all of those guys involved and those guys executed the gameplan very well.”
Joe wrote a bunch of times how Grizzard was the biggest X-factor entering this Bucs season. He’s answered the bell.
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