Daily Bucs Links: Lovie Smith speaks

Rex Ryan is building a monster in Buffalo - SBNation.com
But will fortune favor the bold?

Bucs Will Be Comfortable with #1 Pick
Tampa Bay's decision as to what to do with the first overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft will be based on the team's research and not on the potential reaction to its choice.

On Draft Day Stay Home, Jameis Winston | Pewter Report
Stay home, Jameis Winston. Revel in becoming the first overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft – and likely a Tampa Bay Buccaneer – at your parents’ house

Quarterbacks drafted first overall: No. 1 John Elway - ESPN
Finishing a countdown of the 18 quarterbacks who were drafted with the top selection over the past 40 years.

Lovie Smith of Tampa Bay Buccaneers praises Jameis Winston - ESPN
With five weeks remaining for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to make a decision about their first overall pick, coach Lovie Smith gave effusive praise to Jameis Winston during his hour-long breakfast Wednesday with reporters at the NFL owners meetings.

Brandon Magee, cut by Tampa Bay Buccaneers, off to Boston Red Sox camp - ESPN
Linebacker Brandon Magee was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday morning. It didn't take him long to find a new team -- in a different sport.

Bucs’ Smith thinks Winston’s mistakes are behind him | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
PHOENIX — Jameis Winston received a powerful endorsement Wednesday from Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith, who said the organization’s "unprecedented’’ research suggests the polarizing quarterback will not repeat the lapses in judgment he displayed at Florida State.

NFL Meetings Notes: Excitement for draft’s new site | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune
PHOENIX — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is excited about staging the draft in Chicago next month, even if the potential No. 1 pick doesn’t show up.

Lovie Smith says Bucs favor Jameis Winston for No. 1 | Tampa Bay Times
PHOENIX — Bucs coach Lovie Smith fessed up to what is the worst-kept secret in the NFL: Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston is the team's favorite to become the No. 1 overall pick.

Bucs field trade inquiries for Mike Glennon | Tampa Bay Times
PHOENIX — Seemingly poised to take Florida State QB Jameis Winston with the No. 1 overall pick in the April 30 draft, the Bucs have been getting plenty of inquiries from teams wanting to trade for Mike Glennon.

Lovie Smith Talks at NFC Breakfast
Head Coach Lovie Smith speaks to the media this morning at the NFC coaches breakfast in Arizona.