Todd Bowles returns in 2026 amid pressure after a late 2025 collapse; his future with the Buccaneers may hinge on wins, playoff success or a possible midseason change.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are sticking with head coach Todd Bowles for twenty twenty-six, but the pressure is building.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are sticking with head coach Todd Bowles for twenty twenty-six, but the pressure is building.
This is Matt Gerard with Roundtable Sports.
This is Matt Gerard with Roundtable Sports.
Bowles led Tampa Bay to three straight NFC South titles to start his tenure.
Bowles led Tampa Bay to three straight NFC South titles to start his tenure.
But after a late collapse in twenty twenty-five, missing the playoffs and losing seven of their last nine, confidence is wavering.
But after a late collapse in twenty twenty-five, missing the playoffs and losing seven of their last nine, confidence is wavering.
The front office cites stability in Bowles’ track record, but expectations are clear: win now.
The front office cites stability in Bowles’ track record, but expectations are clear: win now.
Best case scenario, the Bucs reclaim the division and make a deep playoff run.
Best case scenario, the Bucs reclaim the division and make a deep playoff run.
That would validate keeping Bowles long-term.
That would validate keeping Bowles long-term.
But if the team struggles early, things could get interesting.
But if the team struggles early, things could get interesting.
Mid-season coaching changes are becoming more common across the NFL, even if Tampa Bay rarely makes them.
Mid-season coaching changes are becoming more common across the NFL, even if Tampa Bay rarely makes them.
And there’s a potential backup plan.
And there’s a potential backup plan.
New offensive coordinator Zach Robinson could emerge as an in-house option if things go south.
New offensive coordinator Zach Robinson could emerge as an in-house option if things go south.
So the big question: Will Bowles steady the ship, or will twenty twenty-six mark a turning point in Tampa Bay?
So the big question: Will Bowles steady the ship, or will twenty twenty-six mark a turning point in Tampa Bay?