Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks coach history

Thaddeus Lewis

Lewis is the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since the 2023 season, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Lewis in playoff games.

Clyde Christensen

Christensen was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1999-2000, 2019-2022 seasons, a total of six years. Christensen's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 60-38-0, making him the most successful quarterbacks coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1999-2000, 2020-2022) and had a 6-4 record under Coach Christensen in playoff games. In 2020, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV and the Buccaneers, under the direction of head coach Bruce Arians, won 31-9.

Mike Bajakian

Bajakian was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2015-2018 seasons, a total of four years.

Marcus Arroyo

Arroyo was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2014 season. Arroyo's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 2-14-0, making him the second-least successful quarterbacks coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.

John McNulty

McNulty was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2013 season.

Ron Turner

Turner was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2012 season.

Alex Van Pelt

Van Pelt was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2010-2011 seasons, a total of two years.

Greg Olson

Olson was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2008-2009 seasons, a total of two years.

Paul Hackett

Hackett was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2005-2007 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2005, 2007) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Hackett in playoff games.

John Shoop

Shoop was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2004 season.

Stan Parrish

Parrish was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2002-2003 seasons, a total of two years. Parrish's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 19-13-0, making him the second-most successful quarterbacks coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2002) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Parrish in playoff games. In 2002, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced off against the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII and the Buccaneers, under the direction of head coach Jon Gruden, won 48-21.

Jim Caldwell

Caldwell was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2001 season. Caldwell's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 9-7-0, making him the third-most successful quarterbacks coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2001) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Caldwell in playoff games.

Turk Schonert

Schonert was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1992-1995 seasons, a total of four years.

Morris Watts

Watts was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1991 season.

Mike Shula

Shula was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1990 season.

Marc Trestman

Trestman was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1987 season.

Jimmy Raye

Raye was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1985-1986 seasons, a total of two years. Raye's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 4-28-0, making him the second-least successful quarterbacks coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.

Boyd Dowler

Dowler was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1983-1984 seasons, a total of two years.

Bill Nelsen

Nelsen was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1977-1982 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1979, 1981-1982) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Nelsen in playoff games.

John Rauch

Rauch was the quarterbacks coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1976 season. Rauch's record as the team's quarterbacks coach was 0-14-0, making him the least successful quarterbacks coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Thaddeus Lewis 2023-2024 17-14-0 54.8% 1-1
Clyde Christensen 1999-2000, 2019-2022 60-38-0 61.2% 6-4
Mike Bajakian 2015-2018 25-39-0 39.1% 0-0
Marcus Arroyo 2014 2-14-0 12.5% 0-0
John McNulty 2013 4-12-0 25.0% 0-0
Ron Turner 2012 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0
Alex Van Pelt 2010-2011 14-18-0 43.8% 0-0
Greg Olson 2008-2009 12-20-0 37.5% 0-0
Paul Hackett 2005-2007 24-24-0 50.0% 0-2
John Shoop 2004 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Stan Parrish 2002-2003 19-13-0 59.4% 3-0
Jim Caldwell 2001 9-7-0 56.3% 0-1
Turk Schonert 1992-1995 23-41-0 35.9% 0-0
Morris Watts 1991 3-13-0 18.8% 0-0
Mike Shula 1990 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0
Marc Trestman 1987 4-11-0 26.7% 0-0
Jimmy Raye 1985-1986 4-28-0 12.5% 0-0
Boyd Dowler 1983-1984 8-24-0 25.0% 0-0
Bill Nelsen 1977-1982 36-50-1 42.0% 1-3
John Rauch 1976 0-14-0 0.0% 0-0

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks coach facts

  • John Rauch was the first quarterbacks coach in Buccaneers history in 1976.
  • Bill Nelsen and Clyde Christensen coached the most seasons as the Buccaneers's quarterbacks coach at six seasons.
  • Thaddeus Lewis is the current quarterbacks coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.