Buccaneers Head Coach Rumors

January 1, 2013

Here’s a running list of rumors related to the Buccaneers head coach and GM searches.

Ian Rapoport reports that Lovie Smith is the “clear favorite” for the Buccaneers job after already interviewing for the position. (Update: 4:21 pm)
Jason La Canfora mentions that the Lions and Buccaneers are “most likely” to hire Lovie Smith.
- La Canfora adds that former Vikings HC Leslie Frazier could join Smith as his defensive coordinator with either team.

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Ian Rapoport report that former Bears HC Lovie Smith will be the first candidate for interview for the Buccaneers head coaching job.
- Rapoport reiterates that Lovie is the “favorite” and there is a “lot of mutual interest” between the two parties.

We’ll have continuous updates post here as the news is available, so be sure to check back.

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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Buccaneers are also considering former Texans HC Gary Kubiak for their job as well. (Update: 4:14pm)
Adam Schefter reports that multiple league sources have informed him that former Bears HC Lovie Smith is considered the “favorite” for the Buccaneers job. (Update: 2:04pm)
- Ian Rapoport reports that there is “a lot of talk” regarding the Bucs hiring HC Lovie Smith, GM Jerry Angelo and Tim Ruskell. (Update: 2:04 pm)
- If Lovie Smith does end up with the Buccaneers job, there is a chance he could go after Cowboys OL coach Rod Marinelli as defensive coordinator, according to Ian Rapoport. (Update: 2:22 pm)
- Jason Cole mentions that former University of California HC Jeff Tedford could be the Bucs offensive coordinator if Lovie Smith is hired. (Update: 2:55 pm)
- Jason Cole adds that Giants personnel man Marc Ross could also follow Lovie Smith to Tampa Bay. (Update: 4:30 pm)
- Rick Stroud confirms that the Buccaneers have made contact with Lovie Smith. (Update: 5:25pm)
ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports that the Buccaneers will consider bringing back former staffers Rich McKay and former Bears HC Lovie Smith.
Rick Stroud mentioned that he would be very surprised if the Buccaneers do not reach out to Smith.
Stroud adds that the decision to fire Schiano and Dominik came down to: 1) No return on a huge investment in free agents, 2) Darrelle Revis.