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Barry Werner

Longtime NFL defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin dies at 84

One of the great defensive coordinators in NFL history has died. Monte Kiffin was 84.

Kiffin’s death was announced by Ole Miss via information provided by his grandson, Knox.

Kiffin spent 13 seasons as defensive coordinator with the Tampa Bay Bucs. In those seasons, Tampa Bay allowed the fewest points per game (17.5) while ranking second in both yards allowed per game (286.8) and total takeaways (293).

Overall, Monte Kiffin spent 25 years in the NFL, having also served as a coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys.

His son, Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, posted a sweet message about his dad.

Other tributes came in via Twitter:

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