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NFL coaching carousel: The 5 best hires of the offseason

By Erik Lambert

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 17: Mike Munchak, offensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, looks on during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on November 17, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 27-24. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 17: Mike Munchak, offensive line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, looks on during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on November 17, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Pittsburgh Steelers won 27-24. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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BUFFALO, NY – DECEMBER 09: Head coach Todd Bowles of the New York Jets looks on from the sideline during NFL game action against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 9, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
BUFFALO, NY – DECEMBER 09: Head coach Todd Bowles of the New York Jets looks on from the sideline during NFL game action against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on December 9, 2018 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

Todd Bowles as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator

Bruce Arians is known best for his understanding of offense and how to build around a quarterback. That’s been his thing for decades. Something he never gets enough credit for though is how good he is at identifying coaching talent on the defensive side. He was the one who gave Todd Bowles his big break back in 2013 and the young coach spent two years in Arizona crafting one of the best defenses in the league. Securing him in Tampa Bay was a huge coup.

The Buccaneers defense has been a constant issue for years and the primary reason they haven’t been able to make the playoffs. Bowles has his work cut out for him. Not only will the unit need a personnel overhaul but they’ll also be switching to a 3-4 alignment. It may take some time, but his track record speaks for itself. The guy will eventually find a way to make them a success. If Arians does his part, this team could be one to watch.

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