Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebackers coach history
Larry Foote
Foote was the inside linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2022-2023 seasons, a total of two years. Foote's record as the team's inside linebackers coach was 17-17-0, making him the second-most successful inside linebackers coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2022-2023) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Foote in playoff games.
Mike Caldwell
Caldwell was the inside linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2019-2021 seasons, a total of three years. Caldwell's record as the team's inside linebackers coach was 31-18-0, making him the most successful inside linebackers 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 Caldwell 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.
Herb Paterra
Paterra was the inside linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1987-1988 seasons, a total of two years. Paterra's record as the team's inside linebackers coach was 9-22-0, making him the third-most successful inside linebackers coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Foote | 2022-2023 | 17-17-0 | 50.0% | 1-2 |
| Mike Caldwell | 2019-2021 | 31-18-0 | 63.3% | 5-1 |
| Herb Paterra | 1987-1988 | 9-22-0 | 29.0% | 0-0 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebackers coach facts
- Herb Paterra was the first inside linebackers coach in Buccaneers history in 1987.
- Mike Caldwell coached the most seasons as the Buccaneers's inside linebackers coach at three seasons.
- Larry Foote was the last coach to hold the position of inside linebackers coach, leaving the role after the 2023 season.