The Bucs had a plan when it came to finding their next offensive coordinator. They wanted a person that has experience as a play-caller, as Todd Bowles tries to reroute the ship going into the 2026 season. Tampa Bay believes it found the right guy as Zac Robinson has been hired after spending the last two seasons in the NFC South with the Falcons in that same offensive coordinator role. This familiarity could play a factor in this offseason.

A byproduct of Robinson going from Atlanta to Tampa Bay is what players could come with him in free agency. The Bucs have a good group of talent on offense and there’s not too many spots that need to be replaced, or could be replaced by former Falcons players.

Baker Mayfield isn’t going anywhere for at least one more season as the Bucs quarterback. The offensive line, when healthy, is considered a top tier unit in the league anchored by Tristan Wirfs at left tackle. Wide receiver is without a doubt their deepest room at any position on the team.

Which Falcons Could Fit On Bucs?

There are two names that come to mind that could be an upgrade for the Bucs after playing for Zac Robinson in Atlanta. They each happen to be available free agents this season.

The best choice that immediately would be a fit is running back Tyler Allgeier. Its almost a guarantee that Rachaad White is moving on from Tampa Bay in search of another team in free agency, especially after comments he made about Todd Bowles recently. There’s also a possibility that Sean Tucker isn’t back with him being a restricted free agent if the Bucs don’t match any offer given to him.

Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier Photo by: USA Today

Even if Tucker returns, Allgeier is a great fit for Tampa Bay and what they need in the running back room to pair with Bucky Irving. Let’s not forget that Allgeier was a 1,00-yard rusher in 2022, going for 1,035 yards in 16 games. The only reason his statistics have gone down is because the Falcons drafted Bijan Robinson in the top 10 the following year and Robinson is an other worldly talent.

Allgeier shifted gears, but has rushed for at least over 500 yards in each of the following three seasons. Last year, he rushed eight touchdowns as, well, which was only five less rushing touchdowns than the Bucs had combined as a team.

Where Allgeier would really help though is replacing White as a pass blocking running back on third downs. Even though the stats don’t show it, he has receiving capabilities and answers a big question with White’s departure. Tampa Bay needs someone that can be a 1-2 punch with Irving while handling pass down situations and Allgeier is the right guy for the job.

What Should Bucs Do At Tight End?

The other player to bring up that creates intrigue is tight end Kyle Pitts, who is also a pending free agent. Pitts, who played college ball at Florida and was teammates with former Bucs and then Falcon Kyle Trask, never lived up to the hype and expectations in the NFL that we all had from him coming out of college as a Top 5 pick.

With that said, Pitts still has a lot of talent and has torched the Bucs in recent years. This latest season, Pitts had the best game of his career on Thursday night football making 11 catches in Tampa for 166 yards and three touchdowns. Overall it was the second-best season of his career, and his best since his rookie season as he made 88 catches for 928 yards and a career high five touchdowns.

Falcons TE Kyle Pitts – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR

The Bucs have their own pending free agent in Cade Otton, who’s done it all for this team. Ko Kieft is a pending free agent as well, but he is more of a fullback, blocker and special teamer.

Otton typically plays 97% of the snaps per game, and is a solid as a blocker and can make some plays as a receiver. Otton has caught some flack for going barehanded and not wearing gloves, and the criticism was louder this year as he there two occasions where a ball was ripped away from Otton and intercepted by the opponent. It was most notable on Sunday night football against the Rams when Otton bobbled the football and Cobie Durant took it away and went for a pick-six.

At 59 catches for 572 and one touchdown last season, Otton likely isn’t worth any price tag that is $12 million or higher. The tight end position was kind of a non-factor for Tampa Bay, especially in the red zone. They only had two touchdowns by a tight end this season, and third-stringer Devin Culp scored one before Otton did.

Technically left tackle Tristan Wirfs was the first to score a touchdown by a tight end this season, as he was eligible to receive a pass due to the formation that the Bucs used against the Cardinals.

Bucs TE Cade Otton and Rams CB Cobie Durant – Photo by: USA Today

Pitts would bring more of a receiving element that Tampa Bay can use from the tight end position. The athleticism and big-play ability is there and Zac Robinson found it last season. He’s not much of a blocker, but there are other ways a team can find get blockers in the lineup without giving away what the play is going to be.

Each of these players seem like good targets that the Bucs could pursue on offense when free agency hits. Having Robinson adds to the gamesmanship of the NFC South with a coach jumping from one team to another. If Robinson feels he needs these players to best build out the Bucs’ offense, the feeling could be mutual from Allgeier and Pitts to bring them into Tampa.

We talked all about Zac Robinson getting hired by the Bucs to be their offensive coordinator on an emergency podcast earlier on Thursday. Watch or listen to the episode and subscribe to our YouTube channel – PewterReportTV.