Bucs hire Falcons' Robinson as OC

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired Zac Robinson as their offensive coordinator, the team announced Thursday.

Robinson, 39, spent the past two seasons as the Atlanta Falcons' offensive coordinator after previously serving as an assistant on Sean McVay's staff on the Los Angeles Rams.

"Zac is one of the bright offensive minds in our game, and during the interview process, I was very impressed with his plan for getting the most out of the talent we have on that side of the ball," Bucs head coach Todd Bowles said in a statement. "He has a very good understanding of the strengths of our top offensive players from his time in the division the past two years, and I am very confident in his ability to teach and develop our young players."

The Buccaneers fired offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard earlier in January after his first season with the team. Tampa Bay ranked 21st in total offense and 18th in scoring.

Baker Mayfield struggled in the second half, ranking 30th in passer rating from Weeks 7-18. Mayfield completed 63% of his passes for 3,693 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 17 starts.

Robinson will be Tampa Bay's fifth offensive coordinator in as many seasons. Atlanta was 14th in total offense but only 24th in scoring.

In 2024, the Buccaneers owned the NFL's No. 3 offense under offensive coordinator Liam Coen, who is now head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Falcons had the sixth-ranked offense in Robinson's first season.