The Buccaneers are turning to a veteran coach to guide their special teams. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Tampa Bay is hiring Danny Smith as their new special teams coordinator.
Smith’s coaching career dates back to the 1970s, when he served as a graduate assistant at Edinboro. After spending more than a decade in college football, he got his first NFL job with the Eagles in 1995. Since then, he’s had stints with Detroit, Buffalo, Washington, and Pittsburgh.
He most recently served as the Steelers special teams coordinator, a job he held since 2013. During his time with the organization, Smith was credited with the development of kicker Chris Boswell, who currently ranks second on the franchise’s all-time scoring list.
Following Mike Tomlin‘s departure, Smith considered new opportunities. The 72-year-old now lands with the Buccaneers, who have been seeking a replacement for the ousted Thomas McGaughey. Smith interviewed for the job on Friday, and Todd Bowles didn’t take long to make a hire. The gum-chewing coordinator beat out the likes of Craig Aukerman, Anthony Levine Sr., Michael Clay, and Jett Modkins for the job.
Tomlin arrives next year to replace Bowles
Uh, I don’t remember Mike McDaniel ever coaching on the Steelers??
FYI they edited the article. It implied Mike McDaniel coached the Steelers
He’ll be 73 going into next year. Imagine all football stories he could tell.
Naw, he’s too busy loading his mouth with gum and looking for a camera. Good riddance
They had Tom Moore so they heard plenty of stories, still he can’t be worse than the last ST guy.
Bucs rarely block kicks, only 1 kick off TD from Spurlock like 20yrs ago. They haven’t had a punt return TD since Clifton Smith around the same time.
He looks like Tony Bennett, the crooner
He could be played by Daniel Stern…think Rookie of the Year role he did but with more bubble gum.