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Rachaad White Urges Coach Bowles to Delegate Duties

1/16/2026

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Rachaad White urged Todd Bowles, the Buccaneers' head coach, to focus on head coaching and delegate defensive play-calling.
White spoke on the Loose Cannons podcast.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dismissed two assistants and had a third retire after the 2025 season.
The team has not indicated plans to hire a defensive coordinator.
White, who is entering free agency, acknowledged the challenges of rebuilding the coaching staff mid-season.

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Story summary

Rachaad White urged Todd Bowles, the Buccaneers' head coach, to focus on head coaching and delegate defensive play-calling.
White spoke on the Loose Cannons podcast.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers dismissed two assistants and had a third retire after the 2025 season.
The team has not indicated plans to hire a defensive coordinator.
White, who is entering free agency, acknowledged the challenges of rebuilding the coaching staff mid-season.