Buccaneers fire OC Byron Leftwich, slew of others

Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich was fired Thursday after four seasons with Tampa Bay, one of nine assistants who either were terminated or chose to retire.

In announcing the moves, the Bucs said they "initiated a shakeup of their coaching staff."

The assistant coaches fired Thursday: Wide receivers coach Kevin Garver, running backs coach Todd McNair, specialists coach Chris Boniol, offensive quality cont