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Daily Bucs Links: Jason Licht and Lovie Smith speak

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4 Things We Learned From Smith/ Licht PCs
Jason Licht and Lovie Smith took to the podium on Wednesday at the Scouting Combine, and among the things we learned is that they are thrilled that some high-profile passers will take part in the drills

Smith Appears Comfortable With Winston As Face Of The Bucs' Franchise | Pewter Report
The great quarterback debate in Tampa Bay officially began on Wednesday in Indianapolis where the Bucs and the other 31 NFL franchises are in attendance for the NFL Scouting Combine. When meeting with a contingency of local media, Bucs head coach Lovie Smith was asked about former FSU quarterback Jameis Winston who was accused of sexual assault, although no charges were brought against him.

Mike Glennon still part of Tampa Bay Buccaneers' future - ESPN
Mike Glennon still part of Tampa Bay Buccaneers' future, according to Lovie Smith.

Bucs notes: Lovie sees NFL skills in Mariota | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS — Buccaneers coach Lovie Smith has become quite the contrarian here at the NFL scouting combine.

Bucs’ Lovie Smith ‘comfortable’ with Jameis Winston | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
INDIANAPOLIS — Florida State quarterback Jamies Winston has already passed the eye test. NFL scouts and analysts agree, his on-field skills make him the most NFL-ready quarterback in the 2015

Bucs eager to get a good look at Marcus Mariota | Tampa Bay Times
INDIANAPOLIS — Marcus Mariota may not have played in a pro-style offense, but that doesn't mean he won't be a successful NFL quarterback.

Bucs say they'd have no problem drafting Jameis Winston | Tampa Bay Times
As well as Jameis Winston throws the football, spiraling downward has been his reputation off the field. • But on the eve of the former Florida State star's biggest job interview, Bucs coach Lovie Smith said that based on what he knows, he would have no trouble using the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft on Winston and making him the face of the franchise.

Bucs GM Not As Concerned with Jameis Winston Off the Field
Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht gives his observations of QB Jameis Winston and how the Bucs will go about vetting players with off-the-field issues