Leftwich Stayed in the Game After Retirement
Leftwich did not leave football completely after hanging up his cleats: He became a coach after his retirement. He started as a quarterbacks coach intern in Arizona. However, his luck shone within a year, and Leftwich was offered the role of a full-time coach. Things were shaping up well.
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When the Cardinals selected Josh Rosen as the 10th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, it presented Leftwich with a challenge. Many felt Rosen’s performances could shape Leftwich’s bid to become head coach. However, he left in 2019 and is now the offensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.