TAMPA, Fla. -- When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7) play host to the New Orleans Saints (10-2) on Sunday (1 p.m. ET, Fox), it will pose arguably the toughest challenge of the season for Mark Duffner, who took over as Bucs defensive coordinator after Mike Smith was fired Oct. 15.
In seven games calling the defense, Duffner has made his mark in a number of key areas.
Return of the dime package
The Bucs haven't used a dime package (six defensive backs with one linebacker), since Greg Schiano was the head coach in 2012-13.