Former NFL defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin passed away at the age of 84 in Oxford, Mississippi. Known for his impressive coaching career that spanned almost 30 years in the NFL, Kiffin was the longest-tenured coach in the history of the Buccaneers franchise. During his time in Tampa Bay, Kiffin helped revolutionize the team's defense with the creation of the Tampa 2 scheme, leading to significant improvements in performance. Throughout his 13 seasons with the Buccaneers, Kiffin's defense consistently ranked among the best in the league in terms of points and yards allowed. His leadership also resulted in numerous players earning Pro Bowl appearances and All-Pro honors, with several going on to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Kiffin's legacy as a defensive mastermind extends beyond the Buccaneers, with coaching stints at various other NFL teams and a successful tenure as the head coach at North Carolina State. His impact on the sport was recently recognized with an Award of Excellence from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.