By the late 1990s his 14 - year tenure in Tampa Bay was perceived as successful , as the Buccaneers made the playoffs three times from 1997 to 2000 .
Angelo was associated with the appearance of front office divisions and management mistakes .
By the late 1990s Angelo 's 14 - year tenure in Tampa Bay was perceived as successful , as the Buccaneers made the playoffs three times from 1997 to 2000 .
Angelo was associated with the appearance of front office divisions and management mistakes .