Former Buccaneers OC Byron Leftwich has reached out to Steelers about possible role, per report

A former quarterback and Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator desires to assist the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense get not off course. Byron Leftwich, who gained a Super Bowl in Pittsburgh as Ben Roethlisberger’s backup and served as Tom Brady’s offensive coordinator in Tampa, has inquired about a possible function with the Steelers, in accordance to The Athletic’s Mark Kaboly (via 93.7 The Fan). 

Leftwich reached out to the Steelers previous this season, in accordance to the report. The 43-year-old is these days to be had to paintings after he used to be let pass by means of the Buccaneers this previous January. Leftwich used to be let pass in spite of the Buccaneers’ offense enjoying an integral function in Tampa Bay’s 2020 Super Bowl season. During his first two seasons with Brady as his quarterback, Leftwich guided a Buccaneers offense that used to be top-three within the NFL in scoring and both first or 2d within the league in passing yards. 

The Buccaneers’ offense dipped to twenty fifth within the NFL in scoring in 2022, which used to be one of the vital explanation why Leftwich used to be let pass. In all, Leftwich has spent 5 seasons as an NFL offensive coordinator and 7 years as an NFL assistant trainer that comes with two seasons as a quarterbacks trainer. 

Before entering training, Leftwich loved a nine-year occupation as an NFL quarterback. He made 51 begins all the way through his occupation that integrated one get started as a member of the Steelers in 2012, his ultimate season. In 2008, Leftwich changed an injured Roethlisberger and helped lead the Steelers to a win over Washington on Monday evening. 

Leftwich’s inquiry most probably happened amid the backdrop of what has been a difficult get started for Pittsburgh’s offense. Through 5 video games, the Steelers’ offense has scored simply 5 touchdowns and has but to ranking a dashing landing. Despite their problems on offense, the Steelers input their Week 6 bye with a 3-2 file and atop the AFC North standings.