The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to evaluate candidates to round out their offensive coaching staff and have interviewed Chandler Whitmer for the quarterbacks coach position, according to a report shared on X by Pete Nakos.
Whitmer currently coaches at the college level and has experience working closely with quarterbacks while contributing to offensive game planning. Tampa Bay’s interest suggests the organization is casting a wide net as it searches for the right voice to guide its quarterback room heading into the 2026 season.
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The quarterback’s coach role carries significant weight this offseason. Baker Mayfield is coming off a year filled with flashes of strong play mixed with inconsistency, and the Buccaneers are clearly prioritizing development, communication, and structure at the position. Refining mechanics, improving situational decision making, and creating cohesion between the quarterback and play caller will all be central goals.
Whitmer’s background in developing young passers and helping manage offensive systems may align with what Tampa Bay is seeking. Bringing in a coach with a fresh perspective could help reinforce fundamentals and sharpen execution across the passing attack.
Whether Whitmer ultimately lands the role remains unclear, but the interview highlights the Buccaneers’ continued effort to strengthen the foundation of their offense as they prepare for a pivotal 2026 campaign.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Bucs set to interview member of Indiana’s offensive staff for QB coach