The Buccaneers have announced that Bill Sheridan has been hired as the team's next defensive coordinator. Sheridan, who was Miami's linebackers coach during the 2010 and 2011 seasons, was hired in January by Ohio State coach Urban Meyer as a defensive assistant. "Bill is a great teacher who brings a tremendous understanding of defensive football to the Buccaneers organization," new head coach Greg Schiano said in a release. "Over the last three decades, he has had the opportunity to work under some great head coaches like Bo Schembechler, Nick Saban, Lloyd Carr and Tom Coughlin. His experience and knowledge will be a great benefit to our defensive staff."