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Bucs Hire Indiana QB Guru Whitmer
4 Feb
Summary
- Chandler Whitmer hired as Buccaneers' new QB coach.
- Whitmer developed Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza at Indiana.
- He previously coached with the Atlanta Falcons.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have secured Chandler Whitmer as their new quarterbacks coach, a significant hire from Indiana. Whitmer is lauded for his role in developing Indiana's quarterback Fernando Mendoza into a Heisman Trophy and national championship winner during the 2025 college season. Mendoza's impressive statistics under Whitmer's guidance foreshadow his potential as a top NFL Draft prospect.
Whitmer's coaching career has seen rapid progression, including stints as a graduate assistant at Yale, Ohio State, and Clemson. He then served as an offensive quality control coach for the Los Angeles Chargers from 2021 to 2023. In 2024, he worked as the Atlanta Falcons' pass game specialist, connecting with new Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson, a relationship that likely facilitated his move to Tampa Bay.
His expertise is now tasked with helping Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield recapture his elite performance. After a strong start to the 2025 season, Mayfield experienced a downturn, and Whitmer's track record with developing talent like Mendoza offers hope for a resurgence. The Buccaneers continue to build their offensive staff, with Whitmer being a key addition for the upcoming seasons.
