Jason Licht has been hired as the new general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team announced Tuesday. Licht will sign a four-year contract with a team option that puts his deal in line with new coach Lovie Smith, according to league sources. "We are excited to welcome Jason Licht as the new general manager of the Buccaneers," team co-chairman Joel Glazer said in a statement. "Jason is a seasoned NFL personnel veteran who has worked with some of the most accomplished individuals in professional football while contributing to success in New England, Philadelphia and Arizona. His strong player personnel background provides the ideal complement to Lovie Smith's philosophy as our head coach. We look forward to working with Jason and Lovie as we set the foundation and chart the course for the future of Buccaneers football." Read more http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10328325/jason-licht-hired-tampa-bay-buccaneers-general-manager
