AP sources: Smith reaches deal to coach Tampa Bay (Yahoo Sports)

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Former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith is set to take on the challenge of rebuilding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Two people familiar with Smith's plans said Wednesday night that the coach has reached an agreement to fill the opening created by the firing of Greg Schiano following a 4-12 finish. On the people also said that former Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier will be the Bucs' defensive coordinator. The 55-year-old Smith will replace Schiano, fired Monday after going 11-21 in two seasons in Tampa Bay.



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