The Bucs are searching for two coordinators this offseason to oversee the offense and special teams. As much focus is on who will replace offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, the special teams coordinator job also needs to be filled.
Thomas McGaughey’s unit greatly underwhelmed in 2025, with poor kickoff coverage and blocked kicks/punts affecting the field position battle and ultimately, the outcome of several games. It came as no surprise when head coach Todd Bowles fired McGaughey, as he is now on the quest to find a better coach to lead that group.
That is why the latest candidate to interview for the job is interesting, as his extensive background speaks for itself.
The Bucs announced late Thursday morning that they have completed a virtual interview with Anthony Levine Sr., who most recently served as the Ravens’ assistant special teams coach.
Anthony Levine Sr. Is A Former Special Teams Ace And Rising Assistant Coach
Working under John Harbaugh in Baltimore, Anthony Levine Sr. had a front row seat to what quality special teams play looks like. Harbaugh, who has since moved on to become the Giants head coach, has a long background managing that side of the ball himself.
Levine helped oversee the Ravens special teams unit, one that ranked first in the NFL in net punting average (44.9 yards), third in gross punting average (50.1 yards), fifth in punt return average against (6.9), eighth in punt return average (12.4) and ninth in kickoff return average against (25.2). The Bucs would surely take a similar level of play, as that would be a significant upgrade across the board. While Levine was just an assistant, that does not mean he is inexperienced or lacks the knowledge to thrive coordinating his own special teams.
Former Ravens HC John Harbaugh and assistant special teams coach Anthony Levine Sr. – Photo by: IMAGN Images – Jim Dedmon
Levine spent 10 seasons in the league, all with the Ravens, from 2012-2021 as a 5-foot-11, 207-pound safety. He played in 146 games under Harbaugh, mainly serving as a special teams ace. He finished as the Ravens’ all-time leader in kick-coverage tackles and logged 3,120 special teams snaps over the course of his career.
Anthony Levine Sr. Would Add Youth And Experience To Bucs Special Teams Unit
After retiring at the end of the 2021 season, Levine transitioned to coaching and became a player personnel and coaching assistant in 2022. He was hired by the Titans in 2023 as an assistant special teams coach, a job he held for two seasons before returning to Baltimore.
Ravens assistant special teams coach Anthony Levine Sr. – Photo by: IMAGN Images – Denny Simmons
Still just 38 years old, Levine is a young mind who would provide energy, experience, and a new voice for a room desperately in need of it.
With Anthony Levine Sr.’s interview completed, he is officially the third candidate for the Bucs’ special teams coordinator spot. Tampa Bay has also met with Detroit Lions assistant special teams coach Jett Modkins and Miami Dolphins special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman.
PewterReport.com will continue to provide updates on all of the coaching searches as they happen.
— Information from the Bucs Communications team was used in this story.
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