TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are bidding a final farewell to a coaching legend who became a central figure in the franchise’s most recent golden era.
On Tuesday, the University of Iowa confirmed that Tom Moore, the 87-year-old offensive mastermind, is returning to his alma mater as a senior consultant to the head coach and offensive advisor.
Moore’s tenure in Tampa Bay spanned seven seasons, from 2019 through 2025. During that time, he solidified his status as a Buccaneers icon, serving as a vital bridge between different coaching regimes and playing a crucial role in the development of the team’s high-powered offensive schemes.
Most notably, he was a key architect of the staff that led the Buccaneers to a dominant victory in Super Bowl LV, earning his fourth career championship ring in the process.
“I have known Tom Moore for over a decade and am thrilled that he has agreed to join our program in an advisory role,” said Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz. “Coach Moore has had a long and very successful career in football. He was a player at Iowa, coached at the collegiate level and spent many years working alongside Hall of Fame coaches in the National Football League. I am grateful that a four-time Super Bowl champion will share his wisdom and perspectives with us – coaches and players.”
Moore’s journey has officially come full circle.
Before his legendary NFL career—which included stints with the Steelers, Colts, and Cardinals—he was a standout player for the Hawkeyes in 1959 and 1960. He lettered as both a quarterback and a placekicker, helping lead Iowa to a 13-5 record over two seasons.
Throughout his more than 60 years in football, Moore has mentored some of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game, including Terry Bradshaw, Peyton Manning, and Tom Brady.
His exit from Tampa marks the conclusion of 47 seasons in the NFL, where he was recognized in 2015 with the Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award for his lifetime achievements as an assistant coach. Now, the veteran coach returns to the sidelines where it all began, bringing decades of championship experience back to Iowa City.
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