The 2025 season was a roller coaster that did not end well for the Buccaneers. After starting off the season 6-2, the team finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019. Many questions and concerns were raised about players on the team, the coaching staff, and the job security of head coach Todd Bowles.With that being said, could a similar collapse happen in 2026? Let's talk about what would need to happen for that to be achieved. Dec 29, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson on the field before a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe Next Offensive Coordinator FailsFirst, Zac Robinson would have to be pretty bad as offensive coordinator, and the changes that were made on offense would have to not pan out. The Bucs moved on from former offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard this offseason and landed on former Falcons coordinator Zac Robinson after a failed pursuit of former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel. Some have been critical of the move, stating that Robinson was part of the reason why the Falcons failed under former Buccaneers head coach-turned Falcons head coach Raheem Morris the past two seasons.December 11, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) catches the football against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY SportsThe Loss of Evans and White Hurt... A LotIt is also important to remember that the Bucs lost one of their franchise legends in Mike Evans this offseason, as well as strong backup running back Rachaad White. In their places, the team is looking to rely more on receivers like Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin and Jalen McMillan, and they signed running back Kenneth Gainwell from the Pittsburgh Steelers to replace White. If Robinson struggles at offensive coordinator and the Bucs do end up missing Evans and White as much as people think they will, it could end up being a very long season for the Bucs' offense. The Team Struggles With Injuries... AgainFinally, health is going to be a factor in this offense. The Bucs' offense struggled greatly with injuries last season on the offensive side of the ball,offense and it could very easily cause the offensive ship to sink again if the injuries pile up once more.Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles responds to questions after a joint training camp practice against the Tennessee Titans at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn.