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.

Max Pircher currently plays offensive line for the Minnesota Vikings. Pircher was born in Brixen, Italy. He joined the NFL as a member of the Rams in 2021 as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program (IPPP).

Date of Birth: September 7, 1999 (Brixen, Italy) | Position: Offensive Tackle

Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | Weight: 320 lb (145 kg)

College: Hildesheim

Draft: 2021 – Undrafted

Former Teams: Rams (2021-22), Lions (2023), Seahawks (2024), Commanders (2024)

Highlights: Super Bowl Champion (LVI)

Notes: Played professionally in the Austrian Football League.