Lovie Smith has reached an agreement to become the next head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, sources told ESPN. The former Chicago Bears coach will replace the ousted Greg Schiano on a four-year deal, according to sources. There is a fifth-year option for Smith at the team's control, a source said. Smith met with the Glazer family Tuesday and was offered the job, according to sources. Talks for a contract extended until Wednesday when a deal was reached in the evening. Read more http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10229285/lovie-smith-tampa-bay-buccaneers-reach-agreement
Lovie Smith has final say on roster Lovie Smith's contract contains a clause that gives him final say over all personnel matters on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 53-man roster, according to league sources. Read more http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10246329/lovie-smith-final-say-tampa-bay-buccaneers-roster
