Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebackers coach history
Mark Duffner
Duffner was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2016-2018 seasons, a total of three years.
Hardy Nickerson
Nickerson was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years.
Robb Smith
Smith was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2013 season.
Bob Fraser
Fraser was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2012 season.
Joe Baker
Baker was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2010-2011 seasons, a total of two years.
Joe Barry
Barry was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2001-2006, 2009 seasons, a total of seven years. Barry's record as the team's linebackers coach was 51-61-0, making him the third-most successful linebackers coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2001-2002, 2005) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Barry 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.
Gus Bradley
Bradley was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years. Bradley's record as the team's linebackers coach was 18-14-0, making him the most successful linebackers coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2007) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bradley in playoff games.
Lovie Smith
Smith was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996-2000 seasons, a total of five years. Smith's record as the team's linebackers coach was 45-35-0, making him the most successful linebackers 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 Smith in playoff games.
Maxie Baughan
Baughan was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1992-1995 seasons, a total of four years.
Dale Lindsey
Lindsey was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1991 season.
Joe Kines
Kines was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years.
Howard Tippett
Tippett was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1981-1986 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1981-1982) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Tippett in playoff games.
Doug Shively
Shively was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1985 season. Shively's record as the team's linebackers coach was 2-14-0, making him the second-least successful linebackers coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
Tom Bass
Bass was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1976-1980 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1979) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Bass in playoff games.
Phil Krueger
Krueger was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1977 season. Krueger's record as the team's linebackers coach was 2-12-0, making him the third-least successful linebackers coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
Dick Voris
Voris was the linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1976 season. Voris' record as the team's linebackers coach was 0-14-0, making him the least successful linebackers coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Duffner | 2016-2018 | 19-29-0 | 39.6% | 0-0 |
| Hardy Nickerson | 2014-2015 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Robb Smith | 2013 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Bob Fraser | 2012 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Joe Baker | 2010-2011 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Joe Barry | 2001-2006, 2009 | 51-61-0 | 45.5% | 3-2 |
| Gus Bradley | 2007-2008 | 18-14-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Lovie Smith | 1996-2000 | 45-35-0 | 56.3% | 2-3 |
| Maxie Baughan | 1992-1995 | 23-41-0 | 35.9% | 0-0 |
| Dale Lindsey | 1991 | 3-13-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Joe Kines | 1989-1990 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Howard Tippett | 1981-1986 | 26-63-0 | 29.2% | 0-2 |
| Doug Shively | 1985 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Tom Bass | 1976-1980 | 22-53-1 | 29.6% | 1-1 |
| Phil Krueger | 1977 | 2-12-0 | 14.3% | 0-0 |
| Dick Voris | 1976 | 0-14-0 | 0.0% | 0-0 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebackers coach facts
- Tom Bass and Dick Voris was the first linebackers coach in Buccaneers history in 1976.
- Joe Barry coached the most seasons as the Buccaneers's linebackers coach at seven seasons.
- Mark Duffner was the last coach to hold the position of linebackers coach, leaving the role after the 2018 season.