The Buccaneers are diving deep into their search for a new special teams coordinator, and they’ve turned to a franchise that’s long set the standard in that department - the Baltimore Ravens. On Thursday, Tampa Bay conducted a virtual interview with Ravens assistant special teams coach Anthony Levine Sr., a name that carries serious weight when it comes to special teams pedigree.
Levine is the fourth candidate to interview for the role, which became available after the Bucs parted ways with Thomas McGaughey following two underwhelming seasons. And if you're wondering why Levine's name is in the mix, just look at the Ravens’ track record - they’ve been consistently elite in the third phase of the game, and 2025 was no different.
Baltimore led the league in net punting average at 44.9 yards and finished third in gross punting at 50.1. That’s not just solid - that’s field-position dominance.
Add in a top-10 ranking in kickoff return average allowed (25.2 yards), and it’s clear the Ravens didn’t just flip the field - they controlled it. That kind of consistency doesn’t happen by accident, and Levine’s fingerprints are all over it.
Levine isn’t just another assistant with a clipboard. He played 10 seasons under John Harbaugh in Baltimore, carving out a niche as one of the league’s most respected special teams aces.
He retired as the Ravens’ all-time leader in kick-coverage tackles - a stat that doesn’t get flashy headlines but absolutely earns respect in locker rooms. Simply put, Levine didn’t just play special teams - he lived it.
Before rejoining the Ravens as a coach last season, Levine spent two years (2023-24) with the Titans as their assistant special teams coach, continuing to build his coaching résumé after a decade-long playing career. Now, he’s looking to take that next step - and the Bucs might just be the team to give him the opportunity.
Tampa Bay’s special teams unit struggled mightily in 2025. Two blocked punts and two blocked field goals - one of which was returned for a touchdown by the Jets - highlight just how costly those breakdowns were. Add in inconsistent kick return coverage, and it’s clear why the Bucs are taking this hire seriously.
Levine joins a growing list of candidates, including Lions assistant special teams coach Jett Modkins, Dolphins coordinator Craig Aukerman, and Bucs assistant Keith Tandy. Each brings something different to the table, but Levine’s combination of playing experience, coaching pedigree, and connection to one of the NFL’s most consistently sound special teams units makes him an intriguing option.
If Tampa Bay wants to clean up its special teams miscues and bring some of that Ravens-level discipline and execution to the Bay, Levine might just be the guy to lead that charge.