Lovie Smith talks offensive coordinator, hints at drafting a quarterback

[waving monkey]

Lovie Smith won't be fired this year, but he'll be under heavy pressure to do significantly better next season. And a rookie quarterback could stand in the way of success -- we've seen that scenario before. But Lovie Smith isn't concerned about that.

Asked in his season-ending press conference about having success with a rookie quarterback, Lovie Smith said that that was "absolutely" possible. "I've seen the Andrew Lucks and Peyton Mannings - there have been guys who have come into the league that were able to play. This past year we had a couple I think. Oakland, Minnesota both started rookie quarterbacks and they were able to [play well]. So for a football team, if they choose to go that direction, I think you can get that."

The Bucs head coach also noted that having the first overall pick would be pretty attractive for an offensive coordinator. So there's another hint that Tampa Bay is at least going to look at quarterbacks with the number one pick. Another hint? Lovie Smith didn't think there was any offensive lineman worth drafting at the top of the draft

link/http://www.bucsnation.com/2014/12/2...lks-offensive-coordinator-hints-at-drafting-a

 

[xwalker]

Lovie Smith won't be fired this year, but he'll be under heavy pressure to do significantly better next season. And a rookie quarterback could stand in the way of success -- we've seen that scenario before. But Lovie Smith isn't concerned about that.

Asked in his season-ending press conference about having success with a rookie quarterback, Lovie Smith said that that was "absolutely" possible. "I've seen the Andrew Lucks and Peyton Mannings - there have been guys who have come into the league that were able to play. This past year we had a couple I think. Oakland, Minnesota both started rookie quarterbacks and they were able to [play well]. So for a football team, if they choose to go that direction, I think you can get that."

The Bucs head coach also noted that having the first overall pick would be pretty attractive for an offensive coordinator. So there's another hint that Tampa Bay is at least going to look at quarterbacks with the number one pick. Another hint? Lovie Smith didn't think there was any offensive lineman worth drafting at the top of the draft

link/http://www.bucsnation.com/2014/12/2...lks-offensive-coordinator-hints-at-drafting-a

Are the Bucs the team that lost their Offensive Coordinator for health related reasons and had a guy doing it that had never done it before ?

 

[JohnsKey19]

Winston to nearby TB will be a slam dunk by February. Maybe they string it out publicly to garner some trade interest but i believe internally, their decision will already be made.

 

[XDez88BeastX]

Are the Bucs the team that lost their Offensive Coordinator for health related reasons and had a guy doing it that had never done it before ?

Yes.

 

[jazzcat22]

So no mention of a DC to replace Frazier then....guess so far Broaddus is wrong again. as he has Marinelli going to TB.
Still early, so will see .

And they will be better drafting Mariota, not Winston.

 

[jrumann59]

if Winston wants to succeed he needs to be drafted by a team far far away from florida.

 

[Nirvana]

Winston to nearby TB will be a slam dunk by February. Maybe they string it out publicly to garner some trade interest but i believe internally, their decision will already be made.

Nah I think they'll take Mariotta.

 

[Zimmy Lives]

Why is this thread in the Fan Zone?

 

[Broges74]

Mariotta will be the pick. Winston is a walking embodiment of the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy. waiting to happen. Anyone that thinks otherwise isn't paying attention.

 

[SDCowboy]

Am I missing some Cowboys connection here? lol

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Lovie Smith won't be fired this year, but he'll be under heavy pressure to do significantly better next season. And a rookie quarterback could stand in the way of success -- we've seen that scenario before. But Lovie Smith isn't concerned about that.

Asked in his season-ending press conference about having success with a rookie quarterback, Lovie Smith said that that was "absolutely" possible. "I've seen the Andrew Lucks and Peyton Mannings - there have been guys who have come into the league that were able to play. This past year we had a couple I think. Oakland, Minnesota both started rookie quarterbacks and they were able to [play well]. So for a football team, if they choose to go that direction, I think you can get that."

The Bucs head coach also noted that having the first overall pick would be pretty attractive for an offensive coordinator. So there's another hint that Tampa Bay is at least going to look at quarterbacks with the number one pick. Another hint? Lovie Smith didn't think there was any offensive lineman worth drafting at the top of the draft

link/http://www.bucsnation.com/2014/12/2...lks-offensive-coordinator-hints-at-drafting-a

Lovie Smith, one off the most underrated coaches in America.
I hope he do get fired. Then we could invite him here. He is a rip-snorting kind off coach I like. He can stay in Farmers Branch free anytime.

 

[MrPeanutbutter]

Lovie Smith, one off the most underrated coaches in America.
I hope he do get fired. Then we could invite him here. He is a rip-snorting kind off coach I like. He can stay in Farmers Branch free anytime.

Unless you like offense.

Ron Rivera was the genius in Chicago. Lovie was okay but is really bad at coaching offense.