Former Bucs players, coaches pay tribute to Monte Kiffin

Luke Easterling

Staff Writer

Jul 14, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers former defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin (left) and former player Mike Alstott (right) react during a press conference at AdventHealth Training Center to announce that Kiffin will be entered into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ring of Honor. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost a giant of the franchise Thursday, as legendary defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin died at the age of 84.

Kiffin was one of the most iconic defensive minds in football history, engineering the famous "Tampa 2" defense, and leading one of the most dominant units the NFL has ever seen to a Super Bowl victory in 2002.

After the news of Kiffin's passing was circulated, it didn't take long for heartfelt tributes to pour in from former Bucs players and coaches, with other legendary figures from Tampa Bay history honored the memory of the incredible defensive architect:

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