BREAKING NEWS: Bucs Hire Jeff Jagodzinski to Run Offense

by The Bull Gator on Jan 29, 2009 9:38 PM EST in News

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have found their new offensive coordinator - former Boston College head coach Jeff Jagodzinski.

Jagodzinski was fired from BC a few weeks ago after interviewing for the head coach job with the New York Jets. In two seasons at Boston College, Jagodzinski led the school to two straight ACC Championship Game appearances.

For those of you wondering about his ability to coach in the NFL, Jagodzinski spent eight years as an assistant with the Green Bay Packers and Atlanta Falcons. He also helped turn Matt Ryan into the player he is today.

Not a bad hire if you ask me. Of course we'll have to see which players he has to work with before we can make a better read on what we can expect from the Bucs' offense in 2009.

Per Gang Green Nation our fellow SBNation Jets Blogger:

Jeff Jagodzinski, Head Coach, Boston College

Pros: Eight years of NFL coaching experience. Was Brett Favre's offensive coordinator in Green Bay in 2006. Helped develop Matt Ryan. Led BC to top ten ranking in 2007. Took BC to ACC Championship Game in both seasons as head coach.

Cons: Only two years of head coaching experience.

Verdict: Brett Favre's turnaround in 2007 really began in late 2006 with Jagodzinski as his offensive coordinator. The Packers went on a tear to end that season. This relationship with Favre would be a major positive. At Boston College, Jagodzinski has done nothing but win, including a division title in 2008 with a team that lost over twenty seniors and two first round picks. Should Favre retire, his work with Matt Ryan would be enticing, considering one of the three young quarterbacks on the roster would probably take over. He probably will not get the job with all of the other big names in the mix. However, Jagodzinski might be the guy who breaks the trend of college coaches being unsuccessful in the NFL. The last success story, Coughlin, also came from BC.

Here's Jagz bio from Boston College

Hat tip to Roc and ZakAttackThe on the news...

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by John Fontana on Jan 29, 2009 7:04 PM EST reply actions

Woohoooo!! Better hire than the others I've been hearing about.....

Also of note: Matt Ryan realizes he can’t stand ATL and wants to reunite with his old coach. Wishful thinking right?

by TheUltimateBucFan on Jan 29, 2009 7:57 PM EST reply actions

I like it!

Of course I don’t think the Falcons care if Ryan likes Atlanta or not. They’re keeping him.

by The Bull Gator on Jan 29, 2009 8:20 PM EST up reply actions

definitely keeping him

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by JScott on Jan 29, 2009 8:27 PM EST up reply actions

Excellent hire.

Now, we just need to get him a good young QB.

by Danno11 on Jan 29, 2009 10:57 PM EST up reply actions

wow that's amazing

can’t wait to learn more about this guy

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by JScott on Jan 29, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions

he's not the overly experienced

Coordinator we thought the Bucs needed, but he is FRESH BLOOD!!!!

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by JScott on Jan 29, 2009 8:01 PM EST up reply actions

No, but he is experienced.

He’s not new to it by any means.

"I have come that you may have life, and life to the max"

by MNeilson on Jan 30, 2009 9:19 AM EST up reply actions

oh yeah no doubt

but i was thinking along the lines of a Chan Gailey type of experience, but this guy does have plenty of it

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by JScott on Jan 30, 2009 2:00 PM EST up reply actions

more good news about Jagz:

“Jagodzinski also has some familiarity with Bucs running back Warrick Dunn. He was the Falcons’ offensive line coach working under consultant Alex Gibbs in 2005 when they led the NFL in rushing and Dunn rushed for a career-high 1,416 yards on his way to the Pro Bowl” – St. Pete Times

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by JScott on Jan 29, 2009 8:56 PM EST reply actions

as weird as it is to type....

Awesome choice!!! plus side all around, and will hopefully give our O a kick in the ass in the years to come…. AND he can groom young talent… mwhahahahahahaha, maniacal laughter in celebration… now we just need to find that talent!

by ghosthippo on Jan 29, 2009 9:43 PM EST reply actions

Nice!

I love the signing…Hiring someone who’s been accustomed coaching young players and also with a little head coaching experience is just what we needed.

Great signing!

by The GC on Jan 29, 2009 10:02 PM EST reply actions

Nice sigh of relief

I’m happy for this hire as all the other candidates were from Cincy and places with horrendous offenses. This guy sounds like he has talent and he also wins.. go figure.

by miracles83 on Jan 29, 2009 10:44 PM EST reply actions