Illinois announced it has hired Lovie Smith on a six-year, $21 million deal. It will be Smith's first head-coaching job at the college level.
The only problem the Buccaneers have had with Jameis Winston so far is that the rookie quarterback doesn't know when to go home.
Safety Dashon Goldson, who never quite lived up to his billing with the Bucs, has been traded to the Washington Redskins in exchange for a 2016 draft pick.
When asked why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should make him the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, Jameis Winston didn't hesitate: "Because I'm the best player in the draft."
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.
The Buccaneers agreed to contract terms with defensive tackle Henry Melton, who like Carter played for the Cowboys last season, and former Bears safety Chris Conte on Thursday morning.
