Without Monte Kiffin, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers likely never win a Super Bowl, have arguably one of the greatest defenses in history, or ever become the relevant contender they were back in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Now, Kiffin will be awarded the “Dr. Z” Award.
The “Dr. Z” Award is named after Paul Zimmerman, a man who dedicated nearly thirty years covering the NFL before suffering numerous strokes in 2008. Since being forced to stop covering the NFL due to his condition, the PFWA – Pro Football Writers of America – give a lifetime achievement award each year in his name.