When Tom Moore was beginning the process of writing his career memoir, “The Players’ Coach,” he initially wanted to title it “Boots First.” It was a reference to how they carried dead men out in TV westerns.

Longtime NFL coach Tom Moore is retiring, according to Bucs beat writer Rick Stroud. The legendary coach is stepping down from his position as an offensive consultant for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Moore is retiring after spending 62 years in coaching.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on a firing spree following their late-season collapse and decision to retain Todd Bowles as the head coach in 2026. The Bucs moved