The Buccaneers confirmed the interview on Monday, making Izzo the fourth candidate to speak to the team about replacing Keith Armstrong, who is retiring.

The Buccaneers have been proactive in their search for a new special teams coordinator, and have already interviewed former Giants special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey, former Titans special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman, and current Bucs defensive/special teams assistant Keith Tandy. With Izzo's interview, the team is exploring various options to find the perfect fit.

Izzo brings a wealth of experience to the table, having been on Pete Carroll's staff with the Seahawks for six seasons from 2018 to 2023. He initially joined the staff as an assistant special teams coordinator and later became the interim coordinator when Brian Schneider departed the team for personal reasons. Izzo was ultimately promoted to the full-time coordinator position in 2021.

Prior to his time with the Seahawks, Izzo began his coaching career with the New York Giants, where he served as an assistant special teams coordinator for five seasons from 2011 to 2015. He then moved on to become the special teams coordinator for the Houston Texans from 2016 to 2017.

During his three-year tenure as the full-time coordinator in Seattle, the Seahawks boasted impressive special teams achievements. The team ranked first in opponent punt return average (6.7 yards), fifth in opponent kickoff return average (20.6 yards), and fifth in net punting average (43.3 yards). Additionally, the Seahawks ranked fifth in kickoff return average (24.5 yards).

In addition to his interview with the Buccaneers, Izzo has also spoken with the New York Giants, indicating that his expertise and track record are in high demand.

With the hiring of Jay Harbaugh as the new special teams coach for the Seahawks under new head coach Mike Macdonald, Izzo found himself seeking new opportunities in the league.

The Buccaneers will continue their search for a new special teams coordinator, carefully considering each candidate they have interviewed. The team's priority is to find the right fit who can maintain or exceed the success that Keith Armstrong helped build during his tenure.