Considering the depth of coaching turnover in Tampa Bay this offseason, many changes lie ahead of the rebuilding franchise on both sides of the ball. Chief among these changes will be the implementation of Jim Bates's "Run Contain" defense.
The glory days of the legendary "Tampa 2" defense have come to an end in the very city where it rose to worldwide popularity. The Buccaneers have remained committed to the "Tampa 2" for well over a decade and long after the departure of many key coaches who played an instrumental role in the system's success.
The recent hire of Jim Bates to replace Monte Kiffin as the Buccaneers defensive coordinator spelled the end of the "Tampa 2" and beginning of a defensive system commonly referred to as “Run Contain”.
Once Bates decided he would implement the “Run Contain” defense in Tampa, it wasn’t long before the coaching staff made the appropriate personnel cuts of veteran “Tampa 2” defenders who did not fit the new system. This was a painfully unpopular move amongst fans, but one that was necessary for the success of this new system.
The "Run Contain" scheme is similar to the “Tampa 2” with respect to the 4-3 formation, but the philosophy and required personnel differ greatly.
In order to fully understand the changes created by the installment of the new “Run Contain” defense, we need to take a detailed look at the underlying philosophy and personnel requirements.
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