The Tampa Bay Buccaneers expected to lose defensive coordinator Mike Smith to a head coaching position this offseason. Instead, they signed him to a contract extension, and the veteran coach promised to stay with the Bucs for at least the next couple of years.
While I did have a chance to speak with a few organizations about head coaching opportunities earlier this offseason, it became very clear to me that I am in an ideal situation here with the Buccaneers. For the next couple years, I am fully committed and focused on my role with Dirk and the organization and will not be pursuing head coaching opportunities during this time.