Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive assistant coach history

Rashad Johnson

Johnson was the defensive assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2023 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Johnson in playoff games.

Keith Tandy

Tandy was the defensive assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2020-2023 seasons, a total of four years. Tandy's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 41-26-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2020-2023) and had a 6-3 record under Coach Tandy in playoff games. In 2020, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV and the Buccaneers, under the direction of head coach Bruce Arians, won 31-9.

Mike Chiurco

Chiurco was the defensive assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2023 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Chiurco in playoff games.

Cody Grimm

Grimm was the defensive assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2019-2021 seasons, a total of three years. Grimm's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 31-18-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2020-2021) and had a 5-1 record under Coach Grimm in playoff games. In 2020, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV and the Buccaneers, under the direction of head coach Bruce Arians, won 31-9.

Danny Breyer

Breyer was the defensive assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years.

Alonso Escalante

Escalante was the defensive assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2012-2013 seasons, a total of two years.

Tem Lukabu

Lukabu was the defensive assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2012-2013 seasons, a total of two years.

Jim Bates

Bates was the defensive assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2009 season.

Raheem Morris

Morris was the defensive assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2003 season.

Alan Williams

Williams was the defensive assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2001 season. Williams' record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 9-7-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2001) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Williams in playoff games.

Kevin O'Dea

O'Dea was the defensive assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996-2000 seasons, a total of five years. O'Dea's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 45-35-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1997, 1999-2000) and had a 2-3 record under Coach O'Dea in playoff games.

Richard Marlon Wood

Wood was the defensive assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1991-1993 seasons, a total of three years. Wood's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 13-35-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.

Jeff FitzGerald

FitzGerald was the defensive assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1990-1993 seasons, a total of four years. FitzGerald's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 19-45-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.

Louis Campbell

Campbell was the defensive assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1989 season.

Bill Clay

Clay was the defensive assistant coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1987 season. Clay's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 4-11-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive assistant coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Mike Chiurco 2023 9-8-0 52.9% 1-1
Keith Tandy 2020-2023 41-26-0 61.2% 6-3
Rashad Johnson 2023 9-8-0 52.9% 1-1
Cody Grimm 2019-2021 31-18-0 63.3% 5-1
Danny Breyer 2017-2018 10-22-0 31.3% 0-0
Tem Lukabu 2012-2013 11-21-0 34.4% 0-0
Alonso Escalante 2012-2013 11-21-0 34.4% 0-0
Jim Bates 2009 2-4-0 33.3% 0-0
Raheem Morris 2003 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0
Alan Williams 2001 9-7-0 56.3% 0-1
Kevin O'Dea 1996-2000 45-35-0 56.3% 2-3
Jeff FitzGerald 1990-1993 19-45-0 29.7% 0-0
Richard Marlon Wood 1991-1993 13-35-0 27.1% 0-0
Louis Campbell 1989 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Bill Clay 1987 4-11-0 26.7% 0-0

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive assistant coach facts

  • Bill Clay was the first defensive assistant coach in Buccaneers history in 1987.
  • Kevin O'Dea coached the most seasons as the Buccaneers's defensive assistant coach at five seasons.
  • Keith Tandy, Rashad Johnson, and Mike Chiurco was the last coach to hold the position of defensive assistant coach, leaving the role after the 2023 season.