Bucs extend agreements of coach Todd Bowles, general supervisor Jason
TAMPA– On the sideline and in press conference, Todd Bowles is stoic and constant. However far from the cameras, he can be sarcastic and silly.
“I do not believe the general public and the fans really know Todd’s personality,” Bucs basic supervisor Jason Licht said. “Todd is very stoic the method he brings himself. However in here he’s very steady, which’s a fantastic quality to have as a coach. But he jokes around … he’s enjoyable. I believe if people saw that, they would think a little differently.”
There is another description that applies to Bowles: winner. The head coach has actually assisted the Bucs to four straight NFC South titles and 5 successive playoff appearances, the longest active streak in the NFC.As defensive organizer, Bowles led the system that held Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs without a goal in a 31-9 win in Super Bowl 55 following the 2020 season.Meanwhile, Licht performed the transition of the Bucs from the oldest group in the NFL to the second-youngest in 2024. From Tom Brady to Baker Mayfield.On Thursday,
Bowles and Licht each were rewarded with multi-year contract extensions from the Bucs.Bowles, who was in
the last year of his contract, reportedly received a three-year extension.”Jason and Todd’s leadership has been important to our organization’s success. The gaining culture they have actually developed has us well-positioned for the future,”Bucs owner/co-chairman Joel Glazer said in a statement.” The continuity and stability they offer will play a big function in our ability to compete for extra championships.” Bucs head coach Todd Bowles, right, talk with basic manager Jason Licht during an offseason exercise previously this month in Tampa. [CHRIS O’MEARA|AP] Bowles’ 27 regular season wins rank 2nd among Tampa Bay head coaches through 3 seasons, routing just Arians with 31.” I am thrilled to continue working with Jason for many years to come as we build on the success we’ve delighted in and keep grabbing even bigger and much better objectives,”Bowles stated in a declaration. “My family loves
Tampa, and we’re looking forward to delivering more terrific moments for our fans in the coming seasons. I likewise value the confidence that the Glazer Household has actually displayed in my capabilities to lead this football team. It is a duty I do not ignore and am honored to have.” Licht credited Arians and the construction of a gifted roster for drawing Brady and eventually Mayfield to the Bucs as a complimentary agent.”Despite the fact that Baker wasn’t here, I believe he’s heard enough stories, and Baker had to walk into Tom’s shoes,”Licht said.”So, he needed to show that he’s capable of leading this group and being the franchise leader, and he has actually been all
of that.”Bowles, 61, wanted to draft Mayfield out of Oklahoma when he was head coach of the Jets, however the quarterback went initially total to Cleveland in 2018.”We understood what his ceiling was, which is a respectable damn quarterback,”Licht stated.”Thank God it occurred for us. It’s extremely uncommon. Some of the exact same methods Tom picked us, Baker picked us, too. Tom selected us because it was the best place for him to win a Super Bowl. Baker picked us due to the fact that it was the best location for him to revive his career. ‘Secondly, it’s actually difficult to follow
a coach that just won the Super Bowl and is iconic like Bruce. It’s difficult. It’s like Baker following Brady, But what I enjoy about Todd– in addition to what I stated about him being stoic and constant– he understands his faults like the excellent ones do, and he strives to offset them or to change them or improve, and he’s done a lot of that this offseason.
“Bowles stated he mores than happy to continue teaming with Licht.”I’m thrilled to continue dealing with Jason for many years to come as we build on the success we have actually enjoyed and keep reaching for even bigger and better goals,”Bowles said in the statement.”My household likes Tampa, and we’re anticipating delivering more excellent minutes for our fans in the coming seasons. I also value that the Glazer family has revealed self-confidence in my capabilities to lead this football team.
It’s a responsibility I do not take lightly and am honored to have.” – – – Sign up for our Sports Today newsletter to get day-to-day updates on the Bucs, Rays, Lightning and college football throughout Florida.Every weekday, tune into our Sports Day Tampa Bay podcast to hear reporter Rick Stroud break down the biggest stories in Tampa Bay sports.Never miss out on the current with your preferred Tampa Bay sports groups. Follow our protection on X and Facebook.