Tampa Bay Buccaneers safeties coach history
Nick Rapone
Rapone is the safeties coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since the 2019 season, a total of six years. Rapone's record as the team's safeties coach was 56-41-0, making him the most successful safeties 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 Rapone 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.
Mikal Smith
Smith was the safeties coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years. Smith's record as the team's safeties coach was 8-24-0, making him the second-most successful safeties coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
Jeff Hafley
Hafley was the safeties coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2013 season. Hafley's record as the team's safeties coach was 4-12-0, making him the second-most successful safeties coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safeties coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Rapone | 2019-2024 | 56-41-0 | 57.7% | 6-3 |
| Mikal Smith | 2014-2015 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Jeff Hafley | 2013 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safeties coach facts
- Jeff Hafley was the first safeties coach in Buccaneers history in 2013.
- Nick Rapone coached the most seasons as the Buccaneers's safeties coach at six seasons.
- Nick Rapone is the current safeties coach, starting ahead of the 2019 season.