Eagles Coach to Be Hired by Buccaneers to Replace Dave Canales.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales hasn’t sufficiently revived the offense, and the organization could go a different direction in 2024.
If the Buccaneers fire Canales after one season, Philadelphia Eagles associate head coach Kevin Patullo could take the reins.
FanSided Pewter Plank writer Ryan Heckman predicts that move as one of four possibilities for the Buccaneers after Canales.
“The issues have been all over the board, including on offense, where the Bucs rank in the bottom third of the league in scoring,” Heckman wrote.
“One would think it should be pretty simple: get the ball to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin while giving touches to Rachaad White in space.
But, the Bucs offense has been middling at best this year.
Patullo helps run the third-highest scoring offense in the NFL amid his move up from passing game coordinator to associate head coach.
The Eagles average 28.2 points and 364.3 total yards per game.
Regarding Patullo’s promotion, Heckman stated, “That alone should show plenty of faith in him and his leadership skills to be considered for a head coaching gig down the line.
” However, becoming an offensive coordinator is the next step.
Heckman stated that the Eagles offense, led by quarterback Jalen Hurts, has been among the best in the league in recent years, both when it comes to passing and running the ball.
“Patullo, quarterbacks coach Alex Tanney, and quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson have done an outstanding job with Hurts’ growth.
Under their guidance, he has developed into one of the best quarterbacks in the entire football league.
