At the season’s halfway point, the Buccaneers are where many expected them to be: on track for a high pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. After a hot 3-1 start, the Bucs have lost four straight games since their bye week. At the heart of their struggles is an offense still searching for an identity and any semblance of consistency.
Tampa Bay surprised with their early success, particularly behind the unexpectedly strong play of Baker Mayfield. However, from the very beginning, there were signs that the Bucs were in for a rough ride this season. Their run game is the worst in the NFL, ranking dead last in yards per attempt and rushing first downs.
Offensive coordinator Dave Canales’ inexperience has been evident throughout the season as he struggled with play sequencing and compensating for the disastrous run game. Still, Canales is a definitive upgrade from Byron Leftwich, displaying more creativity and modernity in his play designs and overall structure.
Overall, the Bucs offense is at best average this season. While they have many talented players, the Tom Brady hangover has clearly hit certain aspects of the roster and the coaching staff has not figured out how maximize the unit’s efficiency.
Hear are the midseason grades for Tampa Bay’s offense: