Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offseason Reality Check: Todd Bowles Returns, Staff Changes Begin, and a Critical Crossroads Ahead

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers season ended not with a single loss, but with a collapse that reshaped the franchise’s future. Despite a strong start and three straight NFC South titles, the Bucs finished 8-9 and watched the playoffs from home. With Todd Bowles officially returning as head coach for 2026, the focus now shifts from what went wrong to what must change, starting with staff shakeups and accountability across the roster.This episode of the Bucs Report Podcast breaks down why the Buccaneers controlled their own destiny and let it slip away, how injuries and inconsistency derailed the offense, and why the upcoming offseason may be the most important of the Bowles era. From Baker Mayfield’s future to major free-agent decisions and coaching changes, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face a defining moment that will determine whether this team rebounds or continues to regress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices