Everyone was shocked when it was announced on Wednesday night that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired head coach Lovie Smith after just two seasons with the team and only one season with No. 1 draft pick Jameis Winston. What’s even more shocking or should I say classless, is the way they did it.
NFL (Report): Buccaneers Hire Lovie Smith as Next Head Coach
I think this is a good move on the Bucs part, they have reached a deal with Lovie Smith to make him the next head coach. Hit the jump for details…
NCAA: USC Interviewed Former Bears Coach Lovie Smith For Head Coach Position
USC, seeking a replacement for fired coach Lane Kiffin, has already interviewed former Bears coach Lovie Smith for the position, according to a league source. It would ideally love to land former Super Bowl winning coach Jon Gruden, but that won’t be happening.
NFL: Jay Cutler, Brian Urlacher & Devin Hester React To Lovie Smith Firing
“Black Monday” is no joke around the NFL…no one is safe and that included Bears coach Lovie Smith who was with the team for 9 seasons. Many (including myself) were shocked that he got the boot. So what does the Bears QB and other players think about the firing?! You might be surprised to hear what Cutler had to say… GameTimeGirl
NFL: Breaking News- Bears Fire Lovie Smith, Bills Fire Chan Gailey
Now this firing I do NOT agree with. Lovie Smith, coach of the Chicago Bears has just been fired. This is the biggest surprise of all the coaches who are being let go today. The Bears are routinely competing for the playoffs, and the players love him. Sometimes in sports things just do not make sense. The Buffalo Bills also just announced they are letting coach Chan Gailey go. That move does not come as a surprise as the Bills once again were a non factor in the AFC. Today has been dubbed “Black Monday” around the NFL , as this is the day each year after a season ends where some coaches are let go and teams go in different directions. I think the Bears are making a bad move . Check the gallery above for Chan Gailey. IamJOE357
NFL: Chicago Bears and Coach Lovie Smith End Contract Extension Talks
A promising season for the Chicago Bears has grown troubled down the stretch as coach Lovie Smith’s team has lost four of their last five. Now it’s unsure whether he will keep his job with the team. Read more after the jump. Shay Marie
