Sounds like the Bucs will pick Jameis Winston

[Cary Kollins]

Lovie on Winston's off field issues:

 

 

"You look at the league right now," Smith said. "You look at the history of our league, and there's been some good players that have been accused of things and they're playing right now. Some we talk about. Some we don't even want to bring up. I'm talking about the ones that have been accused. There's guys accused and there's guys who have actually committed things. I think, with Jameis, he's accused. So for those people who are out there, if there's a group, I assume there should be a group of people who have been proven innocent. They should have a say also."

 

 

 

 

http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2015/story/_/id/12342060/lovie-smith-says-ok-jameis-winston-tampa-bay-buccaneers-1st-overall-pick

 

Uh...ok

 

 

 

 

Smith said he's been impressed with how Winston has handled adversity.

 

"To me, I think he's told us an awful lot with how he's handled it," Smith said. "It's not like he's getting ready to go into the NFL and scrutiny is coming his way. He's gone through it a couple years now and he's answered the bell. That's what you have to do. You have to have tunnel vision and do your job. Looking from the outside, that's what he's been able to do."

 

"I think, in the end, it will be a clear decision on who we should take," Smith said. "It will be obvious to see who the best player is to lead our franchise, to lead our team next year and get out of that cellar."

 

Lovie also said he is comfortable making Winston the face of the franchise.

 

 

Well, the Bucs won't be boring that's for sure.

[chknwing]

smokescreen

[TheRumGone]

he was asked about jameis fwiw. Doesn't mean anything really. I would be surprised if they don't take him though

[Nate Dogg]

It's hilarious that pretty much the only team that poses a threat to us and utter domination of this division for the next decade is the 2-14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

[SOJA]

good news I don't think either option is going to be great in the NFL, Bucs would be better off trading the pick

[Cary Kollins]

@JasonLaCanfora: Very interesting discussion with Bucs GM Jason Licht at our combine set. Count me and @priscocbs among those who think they take Winston...

[TheRed]

Even if the Bucs actually take him, I don't put much stock in Lovie Smith's ability to develop a quarterback.

[Mol3m4n]

Trade for Carr.

[Harris Aballah]

Even if the Bucs actually take him, I don't put much stock in Lovie Smith's ability to develop a winning team.

Lol..., either way sounds about right

[CatMan72]

Smokescreen... no but seriously, the might be giving this impression to entice someone to make an RG3 like trade hoping they can snag Mariota with a later pick.

[Mr. Scot]

Smokescreen... no but seriously, the might be giving this impression to entice someone to make an RG3 like trade hoping they can snag Mariota with a later pick.

Very possible.

Given how the RG3 deal turned out though, good luck getting a trade like that again.

[EightyNine]

It's hilarious that pretty much the only team that poses a threat to us and utter domination of this division for the next decade is the 2-14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

 

Things can change real quick.

[hepcat]

They should just pick Winston and be happy with it.  It's the pick they have to make if they have any hope of being competitive in the next 5 years.

[Fan01]

As a Panthers fan I hate the Bucs and as a Clemson fan I hate Jamis Winston so this works out great.