The New England Patriots are interviewing Byron Leftwich for his or her head teaching emptiness on Tuesday, The Athletic reported.
The Patriots fired Jerod Mayo on Sunday after compiling a 4-13 file in his first season in Foxborough.
Leftwich, 44, most just lately labored because the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2019-22, a stint that included a Tremendous Bowl win within the 2020 season.
Leftwich was fired by Bucs head coach Todd Bowles after the 2022 season, which noticed Tampa Bay slip from the highest 3 in scoring the earlier three seasons to No. 15 in yards and No. 25 in factors in 2022.
A quarterback and first-round choose by the Jacksonville Jaguars within the 2003 NFL Draft, Leftwich had a 24-26 file with 10,532 passing yards and 58 touchdowns in 60 video games with the Jaguars (2003-06), Atlanta Falcons (2007), Bucs (2009) and Steelers (2008, 2010, 2012).
He was additionally the interim offensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals in 2018.
Leftwich informed The Athletic that he is able to get again into teaching.
“There’s one thing lacking. … I actually do really feel as if one thing’s not there, and I’ve received to get again to it,” he stated. “I am actually into serving to different gamers. I need to assist them to play the very best. I like to show.
“Simply give me the chance. Carry me in and see. Talk with me, see if I am the appropriate kind of chief you need. Do your homework. See if I can lead males. … See if I do know my X’s and O’s. See if I do know individuals. See if I do know what must be accomplished to succeed on the job.”
New England’s 23-16 win over Buffalo in Sunday’s season finale secured the No. 4 general choice in April’s NFL draft, and Patriots proprietor Robert Kraft appears to be shifting shortly to get a brand new head coach in place.
Kraft stated Monday that the entrance workplace will stay intact and that the teaching search will probably be headed by Eliot Wolf and Alonzo Highsmith.
Former Tennessee Titans coach and longtime Patriots participant Mike Vrabel can also be reportedly anticipated to interview together with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.
–Discipline Stage Media