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Which former Buccaneers head coach is known for creating the "Tampa 2" defensive scheme?

  • Tony Dungy

  • Jon Gruden

  • Lovie Smith

  • Sam Wyche

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Tony Dungy, who coached the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1996 to 2001, is credited with creating the "Tampa 2" defensive scheme. This strategy emphasized speed, agility, and zone coverage, and became a popular defensive approach in the NFL.
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