Tampa 2 and the Buccaneers Defense That Changed Modern Football

The Tampa 2 helped turn Tony Dungy’s Buccaneers defense into a league-shaping system built on speed, discipline, and coverage range.

Andy Reid and the Coach Who Built Two Different NFL Eras

Andy Reid became one of pro football’s defining coaches by reshaping two franchises and building one of the NFL’s great offenses.

John Madden became one of pro football’s defining figures by shaping the sport as a coach, broadcaster, and video game icon.

Al Davis shaped pro football through the Raiders, challenging league power while building one of the NFL’s most distinct brands.

Lorenz Metz currently plays offensive line for the Tampa Bay Bucs. Metz was born in Neuotting, Germany and played college football at Cincinnati. He joined the NFL as a member of the Chicago Bears in 2023 and is a part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program (IPPP).

Date of Birth: March 7, 1997 (Neuotting, Germany) | Position: Offensive Tackle

Height: 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | Weight: 310 lb (141 kg)

College: Cincinnati

Draft:

Former Teams: Bears (2023), Giants (2023)

Highlights: First-team All-AAC (2021), Second-team Academic All-American (2021)

Notes: Played professionally in the German Football League.