TAMPA — The NFL coaching carousel is beginning to spin, and the Bucs could learn soon if it's won and done for defensive coordinator Mike Smith.
The former Falcons head coach (2008-14) should get a lot of consideration for the job openings starting to bloom around the league. Smith, 57, who went 67-50 with four playoff appearances with the Falcons, has turned the Bucs' defense into one of the best in the NFL over the past six weeks. It was reported he came close to getting the Giants' coaching job last year.
The Rams and Jaguars already have fired their respective coaches, Jeff Fisher and Gus Bradley.