Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive line coach history
Kacy Rodgers
Rodgers is the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since the 2019 season, a total of five years. Rodgers' record as the team's defensive line coach was 48-35-0, making him the most successful defensive line 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 Rodgers 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.
Brentson Buckner
Buckner was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 season.
Jay Hayes
Hayes was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years.
Joe Cullen
Cullen was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years.
Randy Melvin
Melvin was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2012-2013 seasons, a total of two years.
Grady Stretz
Stretz was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2011 season.
Todd Wash
Wash was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2008-2010 seasons, a total of three years.
Robert Nunn
Nunn was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2009 season. Nunn's record as the team's defensive line coach was 3-13-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
Larry Coyer
Coyer was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2007 season. Coyer's record as the team's defensive line coach was 9-7-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2007) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Coyer in playoff games.
Jethro Franklin
Franklin was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2006 season.
Rod Marinelli
Marinelli was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996-2005 seasons, a total of ten years. Marinelli's record as the team's defensive line coach was 89-71-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs six times (1997, 1999-2002, 2005) and had a 5-5 record under Coach Marinelli in playoff games. In 2002, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced off against the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII and the Buccaneers, under the direction of head coach Jon Gruden, won 48-21.
Tom Pratt
Pratt was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1995 season.
Ken Clarke
Clarke was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1994-1995 seasons, a total of two years.
Ed Khayat
Khayat was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years.
Floyd Peters
Peters was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1991 season. Peters' record as the team's defensive line coach was 3-13-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
Tommy Brasher
Brasher was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1990 season.
Mike DuBose
DuBose was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1987-1989 seasons, a total of three years.
Don Lawrence
Lawrence was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1985-1986 seasons, a total of two years. Lawrence's record as the team's defensive line coach was 4-28-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
Abe Gibron
Gibron was the defensive line coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1976-1984 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1979, 1981-1982) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Gibron in playoff games.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kacy Rodgers | 2019-2023 | 48-35-0 | 57.8% | 6-3 |
| Brentson Buckner | 2018 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Jay Hayes | 2016-2017 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Joe Cullen | 2014-2015 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Randy Melvin | 2012-2013 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Grady Stretz | 2011 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Todd Wash | 2008-2010 | 22-26-0 | 45.8% | 0-0 |
| Robert Nunn | 2009 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Larry Coyer | 2007 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Jethro Franklin | 2006 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Rod Marinelli | 1996-2005 | 89-71-0 | 55.6% | 5-5 |
| Ken Clarke | 1994-1995 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Tom Pratt | 1995 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Ed Khayat | 1992-1993 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Floyd Peters | 1991 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Tommy Brasher | 1990 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Mike DuBose | 1987-1989 | 14-33-0 | 29.8% | 0-0 |
| Don Lawrence | 1985-1986 | 4-28-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Abe Gibron | 1976-1984 | 44-88-1 | 33.5% | 1-3 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive line coach facts
- Abe Gibron was the first defensive line coach in Buccaneers history in 1976.
- Rod Marinelli coached the most seasons as the Buccaneers's defensive line coach at ten seasons.
- Kacy Rodgers is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2019 season.