How many times can 2025 Bucs offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard be hurled under the bus?
That’s unclear. However, it felt like Jon Gruden went there last night. Chucky [was on the WFLA-TV Bucs game broadcast](https://www.joebucsfan.com/2026/08/highlights-of-chuckys-return-to-the-broadcast-booth/) sharing nuggets from his pregame meeting with Bowles.
“I liked visiting with Todd Bowles the other day. I think he’s back in his routine,” Gruden said.
“He trusts the offense, the direction they’re heading. He’s back into his study routine and he’s taken full control of this defense. And so far it has really showed tonight.”
Joe’s translation of Chucky: Bowles had panic attacks knowing Grizzard was his coordinator last year and it detracted from his ability to be the best defensive coordinator he could be, including watching enough film.
As Sage of Tampa Bay Sports Ira Kaufman noted on his podcast early this morning, ‘Why couldn’t somebody else work with Grizzard?’