Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach history
Todd Bowles
Bowles is the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since the 2022 season, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2022-2023) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Bowles in playoff games.
Bruce Arians
Arians was the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2019-2021 seasons, a total of three years. Arians' record as the team's head coach was 31-18-0, making him the most successful head coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2020-2021) and had a 5-1 record under Coach Arians in playoff games. In 2020, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. The Buccaneers won, 31-9.
Dirk Koetter
Koetter was the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2016-2018 seasons, a total of three years.
Lovie Smith
Smith was the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years. Smith's record as the team's head coach was 8-24-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
Greg Schiano
Schiano was the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2012-2013 seasons, a total of two years.
Raheem Morris
Morris was the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2009-2011 seasons, a total of three years.
Jon Gruden
Gruden was the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2002-2008 seasons, a total of seven years. Gruden's record as the team's head coach was 57-55-0, making him the third-most successful head coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2002, 2005, 2007) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Gruden in playoff games. In 2002, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced off against the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII. The Buccaneers won, 48-21.
Tony Dungy
Dungy was the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996-2001 seasons, a total of six years. Dungy's record as the team's head coach was 54-42-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1997, 1999-2001) and had a 2-4 record under Coach Dungy in playoff games.
Sam Wyche
Wyche was the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1992-1995 seasons, a total of four years.
Richard Williamson
Williamson was the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1991 season. Williamson's record as the team's head coach was 3-13-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
Ray Perkins
Perkins was the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1987-1990 seasons, a total of four years.
Leeman Bennett
Bennett was the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1985-1986 seasons, a total of two years. Bennett's record as the team's head coach was 4-28-0, making him the least successful head coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
John McKay
McKay was the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1976-1984 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1979, 1981-1982) and had a 1-3 record under Coach McKay in playoff games.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Bowles | 2022-2023 | 17-17-0 | 50.0% | 1-2 |
| Bruce Arians | 2019-2021 | 31-18-0 | 63.3% | 5-1 |
| Dirk Koetter | 2016-2018 | 19-29-0 | 39.6% | 0-0 |
| Lovie Smith | 2014-2015 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Greg Schiano | 2012-2013 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Raheem Morris | 2009-2011 | 17-31-0 | 35.4% | 0-0 |
| Jon Gruden | 2002-2008 | 57-55-0 | 50.9% | 3-2 |
| Tony Dungy | 1996-2001 | 54-42-0 | 56.3% | 2-4 |
| Sam Wyche | 1992-1995 | 23-41-0 | 35.9% | 0-0 |
| Richard Williamson | 1991 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Ray Perkins | 1987-1990 | 20-43-0 | 31.7% | 0-0 |
| Leeman Bennett | 1985-1986 | 4-28-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| John McKay | 1976-1984 | 44-88-1 | 33.5% | 1-3 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach facts
- John McKay was the first head coach in Buccaneers history in 1976.
- John McKay coached the most seasons as the Buccaneers's head coach at nine seasons.
- Todd Bowles is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.