Kiffin Dies at 84

Longtime NFL and college assistant coach Monte Kiffin has passed away at the age of 84. 

Kiffin spent 13 seasons as defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers under coaches Tony Dungy and John Gruden from 1996-2008 and helped the franchise win the first of its two Super Bowl titles.  

"As a coach, Monte was a true innovator who got the best out of his players and helped create one of the signature defenses of the early 2000's. His passionate and energetic leadership style resonated with all his players, and he was instrumental in our first Super Bowl win and the success of Hall of Famers such as Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks, John Lynch, and Ronde Barber. Off the field, Monte was kind, genuine, gracious and always had a positive attitude. He was very special to the Buccaneers organization and our family," the Glazer family said in a statement.

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