NFL Black Monday 2013: Coaches on Hot Seat, Rumors and Firing News

Updates from Wednesday, Jan. 1

Jay Glazer of Fox Sports has a major update on Tampa Bay's coaching vacancy:

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The Bucs are hiring Lovie Smith to be their new head coach, two sides are finalizing the contract tonight

— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) January 2, 2014"

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Perfect hire for Bucs after what they just went through, Lovie is a grown up, no drama guy who will bring old Bucs tradition back.

— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) January 2, 2014"

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Lovie quietly interviewed w Bucs this week and team moved quickly to make him their guy. Still working out contract details

— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) January 2, 2014"

Adam Schefter of ESPN had more on the negotiations between the two sides and Smith's salary in Tampa Bay:

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Smith met with the Glazier family Tuesday and was offered the job, according to sources. Talks for a contract extended until Wednesday when a deal was reached in the evening.

Terms of the contract weren't known, but sources said Smith is expected to make in excess of $5 million a year.

According to multiple sources, Smith will bring in former Cal coach Jeff Tedford to be his offensive coordinator.

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As far as the makeup of Smith's staff goes, Ben Goessling and Pat Yasinskas of ESPN had details there:

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Lovie Smith in Tampa could be a quick landing spot for Leslie Frazier, who could wind up as #Buccaneers' defensive coordinator.

— Ben Goessling (@GoesslingESPN) January 2, 2014"

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Hearing that Rod Marinelli, not Leslie Frazier, will be Lovie Smith's DC.

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