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.