New Bucs OC Josh Grizzard is 'fired up' for new role with the team
On Thursday, the Bucs new offensive coordinator, Josh Grizzard, met with the press when he was introduced, and fans should be excited.
Grizzard spoke with the media after Todd Bowles named him his new offensive coordinator. The Yale graduate made it clear to everyone that he has the same energy as his quarterback, Baker Mayfield.
'I'm fired up. You guys know the foundation that's in place… We're trying to take it to the next level [and] try to bring a championship back to Tampa. I'm fired up to be here and to try to lead this unit down the road.'
You can tell, even just by reading the words, that his energy is going to be great for this offense. It explains why players like Mayfield, Mike Evans, and Tristan Wirfs were excited when talking about him at the Pro Bowl.
Luckily for Grizzard, he will have most, if not all, of the offense back in 2025. The lone question surrounds Chris Godwin and his looming free agency.
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