Buccaneers defensive coordinator Mike Smith was in San Diego on Thursday to interview for the Chargers’ head coach position.
It was a start.
To continue the interview process, the team now must head east.
A four-man interview team led by Chargers President of Football Operations John Spanos is scheduled to travel Friday to Rhode Island, a source said. There, the team will meet Friday with Panthers defensive coordinator Sean McDermott. The location was arranged so the team also can sit with Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia as part of a packed weekend.