On Friday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers conducted a virtual interview with Brian Callahan for their open offensive coordinator role. This position became available as the team seeks to strengthen its offensive strategy moving forward.
Brian Callahan’s Coaching Background
Brian Callahan brings a wealth of experience to the table. He has 18 years of total coaching experience, with 14 of those years spent in the NFL. Most recently, he served as the head coach of the Tennessee Titans from 2024 to 2025. Prior to that, Callahan spent five seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Tenure with the Cincinnati Bengals
During his time in Cincinnati, Callahan played a crucial role in the team’s success. Under head coach Zac Taylor, he was instrumental in achieving:
- Two AFC North titles
- Two AFC Championship appearances
- One Super Bowl berth
Callahan’s coaching significantly impacted quarterback Joe Burrow’s development. He helped him transition from the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2020 to earning multiple single-season franchise records by his second year and achieving Pro Bowl honors within three years.
Bengals Offense Performance
In the three seasons (2021-23) before he joined the Titans, the Bengals’ offense ranked among the best in the NFL. Key performance metrics included:
- 6th in scoring with an average of 24.9 points
- 7th in passing yards, averaging 250.8 per game
- 7th in red zone efficiency at 61.5%
- 10th in third-down conversion percentage at 41.0%
- 6th in time of possession, averaging 31:00 minutes
From Joe Burrow’s entry into the NFL in 2020 until the end of the 2023 season, he recorded impressive stats, including:
- Seventh-best passer rating in the league at 98.6
- Tied for third-best completion percentage at 68.0%
- Ranked fifth in passing yards per game at 270.8
Brian Callahan’s interview with the Buccaneers marks a significant step toward filling their offensive coordinator vacancy. His track record suggests he could be a strong candidate to elevate the team’s offensive performance in the upcoming seasons.
