Bucs Position Analysis: Defensive Line

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Published: May 14, 2009

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... position. Yes, changes have come to the vaunted Tampa-Two. 

Gone: Monte Kiffin,the Bucs' defensive coordinator since arriving with Tony Dungy in 1996. His undersized defensive tackles are being phased out by larger run stoppers. The Bucs will also be less reliant on the Tampa-2, and play more man in the secondary.

Joe Barry returns as linebackers coach after running the Lions' defense the past two seasons. End Kevin Carter, tackle Jovan Haye linebackers Derrick Brooks and Cato June and cornerback Phillip Buchanon were not resigned.

In: Jim Bates. Kiffin's successor is implementing his changes, but he was unable to cover for a lack of talent in his last two NFL stops as coordinator in Denver and Green Bay. Can he cover up the Bucs' defensive flaws as well as Kiffin?

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