Byron Leftwich

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with head coach Bruce Arians following the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa Bay won 31-9. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

Bucs' Arians scoffs at rumors, says he's returning 'for 2'

By Mark Long Feb. 07, 2021 11:42 PM EST

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks during Super Bowl 55 Opening Night, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (NFL via AP)

Reid, Arians bring stellar offensive systems to Super Bowl

By Josh Dubow Feb. 05, 2021 10:58 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reacts after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. The Super Bowl matchup features the most accomplished quarterback ever to play the game who is still thriving at age 43 in Brady against the young gun who is rewriting record books at age 25. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)

Tom Brady has denied 27 QBs in unparalleled playoff success

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 03, 2021 04:32 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) holds the championship trophy after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Defense could be decisive in Super Bowl of dynamic offenses

By Barry Wilner Jan. 29, 2021 03:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts assistant quarterbacks coach Marcus Brady is shown on the field before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Indianapolis Colts made it official Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. Quarterbacks coach Marcus Brady has been promoted to offensive coordinator. He will become the NFL's third Black offensive coordinator, replacing Nick Sirianni who took the Philadelphia Eagles coaching job last week.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Brady charting new course with Indianapolis offense in flux

By Michael Marot Jan. 27, 2021 02:28 AM EST

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur reacts after a pass interference call was made against Green Bay during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Analysis: Brady's NFC championship turned on 2 crucial calls

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 26, 2021 02:21 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians holds the championship trophy after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Arians' hiring put struggling Bucs on path to Super Bowl 55

By Fred Goodall Jan. 25, 2021 06:16 PM EST

FILE- In this Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's facility in Indianapolis. The Philadelphia Eagles are nearing a deal to hire Nick Sirianni to be their head coach, according to two people familiar with the decision. Both people spoke to The Associated Press Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't officially announced the hiring. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Colts promote quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator

Jan. 25, 2021 01:50 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich during an NFL football practice Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Washington Football Team in a playoff game Saturday night. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Leftwich helping Brady transform potent Buccaneers offense

By Fred Goodall Jan. 22, 2021 02:27 AM EST

FILE - This is a 2016 file photo showing Dan Campbell of the New Orleans Saints NFL football team. The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with Dan Campbell to be their coach. The Lions announced the agreement with the New Orleans Saints tight ends coach on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, one day after formally introducing Brad Holmes as their general manager. (AP Photo/File)

AP source: New Lions coach Campbell gets 6-year deal

By Larry Lage Jan. 20, 2021 11:52 AM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws to an open receiver during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Charlotte, N.C. Lawrence has been named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. The Heisman will be awarded Jan. 5 during a virtual ceremony as the pandemic forced the cancellation of the usual trip to New York that for the presentation that usually comes with being a finalist. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)

Jaguars set sights on Lawrence after years of failure at QB

By Mark Long Dec. 28, 2020 03:00 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon (2) throws a pass as he is rushed by Chicago Bears linebacker Barkevious Mingo (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Jaguars seemingly win Lawrence with 41-17 home loss to Bears

By Mark Long Dec. 27, 2020 07:06 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon (center) is tackled for a safety by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Casting call: Skidding Jaguars holding QB, GM auditions

By Mark Long Dec. 23, 2020 10:56 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2020, file photo, Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy, left, greets Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles before an NFL football game in Chicago. Bowles has long been regarded as one of the top defensive minds in the game. A Super Bowl champion as a safety in Washington, Bowles has spent the past two decades as a coach in the NFL, including a four-year stint as head coach with the Jets. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)

Bieniemy, Saleh among minorities in running for top jobs

By Josh Dubow Dec. 23, 2020 10:44 AM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) throws a pass as Baltimore Ravens defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) applies pressure during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Mayor: Jets' win could be defining moment for woeful Jaguars

By Mark Long Dec. 21, 2020 01:08 PM EST

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