Overview
- Tom Pelissero reports Whitmer agreed to become Tampa Bay’s quarterbacks coach for 2026 and will work with starter Baker Mayfield.
- The 34-year-old was Indiana’s co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach during its 16-0, national-title season with Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza.
- Pelissero reported Whitmer drew multiple NFL offers after the championship run, with earlier links to the Raiders before choosing Tampa Bay.
- He reunites with new Buccaneers offensive coordinator Zac Robinson after their time in Atlanta, joining Ken Zampese and T.J. Yates on staff.
- Tampa Bay moved on from previous quarterbacks coach Thad Lewis following a dip in Mayfield’s 2025 production from his 2024 career highs.