Notre Dame OC rumors: Fans, media react to report that Byron Leftwich is a candidate
Notre Dame OC rumors are heating up.
On Monday, it was reported that former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich is a candidate to replace Tommy Rees at Notre Dame. Leftwich spent the last 4 seasons as the Bucs’ OC, which included their run to Super Bowl LV.
Leftwich, a former quarterback at Marshall and in the NFL, has been coaching since 2016. Before moving to Tampa Bay, Leftwich served in a variety of roles on the Arizona Cardinals’ coaching staff.
Notre Dame is expected to interview multiple candidates for the role, but Leftwich is an intriguing possibility for the Fighting Irish. According to the report from 247Sports’ Grace Remington, Leftwich proactively reached out to coach Marcus Freeman about the position.
247Sports’ Tom Loy also called Leftwich a “very real” candidate to land the job.
Here’s some of the reaction to the news that Leftwich could end up as Notre Dame’s offensive coordinator:
He went from turning down the Jags HC job to asking to be a college OC lol https://t.co/zi4WiJt0zV
— Tyler Jackson (@TJack94) February 7, 2023
So Byron's agent is trying to get traction for his guy. Thats cool. If @Marcus_Freeman1 going NFL, he should grab the OC with a top 10 career scoring efficiency mark in the nfl since 2000 & a QB MVP. BL not even close to his SE & Annual Progression https://t.co/oPGSAan0jD
— Dave Bartoo (@CFBMatrix) February 7, 2023
BREAKING: Former Tampa Bay Bucs OC Byron Leftwich reportedly reached out to Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame about the vacant OC job this past week. Leftwich and Freeman have been in contact, Leftwich is reportedly a “serious candidate” via @GraceRemiTV
Is Byron Leftwich the move?
— Notre Dame Prime (@NotreDame_Prime) February 6, 2023
Count me in on Byron Leftwich. My only concern when his name was brought up a few days ago was recruiting…but he’s young, has a dynamic personality, a name all recruits will know and has coached the perceived GOAT the last 3 years.
Hard to not be intrigued
— Nathan Erbach (@Nathan_Erbach) February 7, 2023
Byron Leftwich Notes:
Played QB at Marshall, was #7 overall pick in 2003, played 9 years in the league
Arizona Cardinals QB Coach/Interim OC from 2016-2018
Tampa Bay Bucs OC 2019-2022
Won superbowl with Tom Brady, coached Jameis Winston to 5000+ passing yards in 2019 (1st) https://t.co/SrKT6FmeHU
— Notre Dame Prime (@NotreDame_Prime) February 6, 2023
I honestly… really like this. ☘️ https://t.co/521bqqBfob
— Angelo (@NotreDame4Ever_) February 7, 2023
Said it day 1, I would like this move ☘️ https://t.co/wY2PSnE73I
— #staNDwithus (@JLGallagher3) February 7, 2023
As far as Byron Leftwich and the Notre Dame OC position. He has been a QB Coach and OC in NFL. My concern would be (& Other Coaches) is do you see the position as stepping stone back to the NFL? We need a guy that will be in job atleast 4 years (Hartman/TB/Minchey/ CJ) period!
— Javier Hernandez (@JavierH24710340) February 7, 2023
Working with Tom Brady to working with Notre Dame’s Quarterbacks, Byron Leftwich would be a great addition.
— NDFanatics (@FanaticsNd) February 7, 2023
If Byron Leftwich to Notre Dame actually happens I’ll cry tears of joy
— Michaeleen Óge Flynn (@LFXB717) February 7, 2023
On the same day we find out Brian Ferentz gets a raise if Iowa averages 25 points per game, we learn Marcus Freeman has gone after Byron Leftwich.
— RJ Young (@RJ_Young) February 7, 2023
Former Bucs OC Byron Leftwich in contact with HC Marcus Freeman about the OC Opening.
Wouldn’t be my first choice, but wouldn’t hate it.#NotreDame #GoIrish https://t.co/fhsZIHMSPq
— Notre Dame Recruiting (@irish_recruits) February 6, 2023
Byron Leftwich is interested in the Notre Dame OC Job!!! LETS FREAKING GO!!! #HereComeTheIrish ☘️☘️☘️☘️
— Chris Bunnell (@Cbunnell89Chris) February 7, 2023
Byron Leftwich to Notre Dame rumors 🤔🤔 #NotreDame pic.twitter.com/b6bapvnCLU
— Justin Ryan (@JustinTommyRyan) February 7, 2023
