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Bengals Allow OC Dan Pitcher to Interview for Buccaneers' Play-Calling Job

Zac Taylor's approval gives the non–play-calling coordinator a route to a play-calling role.

Overview

  • NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Tampa Bay will interview Dan Pitcher this week for its offensive coordinator opening.
  • Zac Taylor has granted Pitcher permission to pursue lateral coordinator roles that include play-calling responsibilities.
  • Sports Illustrated's James Rapien reports Pitcher remains in consideration for the Browns' head-coaching vacancy, with second interviews expected to include him.
  • Taylor continues to handle Cincinnati's play-calling after a 6-11 season in which he initially signaled no staff changes.
  • NFL insider Jordan Schultz has indicated Cincinnati could seek an offensive leader viewed as a future head-coaching candidate if Pitcher exits.