Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator history
Todd Bowles
Bowles was the defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2019-2021 seasons, a total of three years. Bowles' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 31-18-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2020-2021) and had a 5-1 record under Coach Bowles 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 Smith
Smith was the defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2016-2018 seasons, a total of three years.
Leslie Frazier
Frazier was the defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years.
Bill Sheridan
Sheridan was the defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2012-2013 seasons, a total of two years.
Jim Bates
Bates was the defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2009 season. Bates' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 1-9-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
Monte Kiffin
Kiffin was the defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1996-2008 seasons, a total of thirteen years. Kiffin's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 111-97-0, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (1997, 1999-2002, 2005, 2007) and had a 5-6 record under Coach Kiffin 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.
Rusty Tillman
Tillman was the defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1995 season.
Floyd Peters
Peters was the defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1991-1994 seasons, a total of four years.
Fred Bruney
Bruney was the defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1990 season.
Douglas Graber
Graber was the defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1987-1989 seasons, a total of three years.
Jim Stanley
Stanley was the defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1986 season. Stanley's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 2-14-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
Doug Shively
Shively was the defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1985 season. Shively's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 2-14-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
Wayne Fontes
Fontes was the defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1982-1984 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Fontes in playoff games.
Tom Bass
Bass was the defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1978-1981 seasons, a total of four years. Bass' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 29-34-1, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1979, 1981) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Bass in playoff games.
Abe Gibron
Gibron was the defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1976 season. Gibron's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 0-14-0, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Bowles | 2019-2021 | 31-18-0 | 63.3% | 5-1 |
| Mike Smith | 2016-2018 | 16-21-0 | 43.2% | 0-0 |
| Leslie Frazier | 2014-2015 | 8-24-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Bill Sheridan | 2012-2013 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Jim Bates | 2009 | 1-9-0 | 10.0% | 0-0 |
| Monte Kiffin | 1996-2008 | 111-97-0 | 53.4% | 5-6 |
| Rusty Tillman | 1995 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Floyd Peters | 1991-1994 | 19-45-0 | 29.7% | 0-0 |
| Fred Bruney | 1990 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Douglas Graber | 1987-1989 | 14-33-0 | 29.8% | 0-0 |
| Jim Stanley | 1986 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Doug Shively | 1985 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Wayne Fontes | 1982-1984 | 13-28-0 | 31.7% | 0-1 |
| Tom Bass | 1978-1981 | 29-34-1 | 46.1% | 1-2 |
| Abe Gibron | 1976 | 0-14-0 | 0.0% | 0-0 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator facts
- Abe Gibron was the first defensive coordinator in Buccaneers history in 1976.
- Monte Kiffin coached the most seasons as the Buccaneers's defensive coordinator at thirteen seasons.
- Todd Bowles was the last coach to hold the position of defensive coordinator, leaving the role after the 2021 season.