Rams Assistant Jake Peetz To Interview For Buccaneers' Offensive Coordinator Job
Sean McVay is no stranger to having his Los Angeles Rams assistants leave for promotions elsewhere, and this offseason has been no exception.
McVay and the Rams have already lost two assistants, with defensive coordinator Raheem Morris leaving to become coach of the Atlanta Falcons and quarterbacks coach Zac Robinson following him to be the team's offensive coordinator. Other assistants, such as tight ends coach Nick Caley, could soon follow suit as they've interviewed for now jobs elsewhere.
Another assistant just added his name to the ever-growing list of interview candidates, as according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, pass game specialist Jake Peetz will interview for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator job.
Sep 22, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Carolina Panthers running backs coach Jake Peetz against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Peetz, 39, was promoted to pass game specialist last offseason after being an offensive assistant the year before. The Rams' aerial attack improved significantly under his watch, going from 27th in passing yards last season to 10th this season. Having a mostly healthy Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp, as well as an outstanding season from Puka Nacua, obviously helped, but still, the improvement was very noticeable.
Peetz also has close to a decade of NFL coaching experience. Aside from the Rams, he has coached for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Commanders, Las Vegas Raiders and Carolina Panthers, being a quarterbacks coach for the latter two teams.
Before coming to L.A., Peetz served as the offensive coordinator for the LSU Tigers in 2021.
Meanwhile, the Buccaneers are looking for a new offensive coordinator after Dave Canales left to become the Panthers' new head coach earlier this week. They previously requested to speak with Robinson for the same role, but didn't get to interview him before he accepted the Falcons job.
McVay's staff will already look quite different next season, but if Peetz leaves as well, that's one more position the Rams will have to fill.
