Report: Bruce Arians ‘front-runner’ for Buccaneers job
The odds certainly seem to be increasing that Bruce Arians’ retirement will be a one-year proposition.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Arians is the front-runner for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ head coaching job, and they would not owe compensation to the Arizona Cardinals, his most recent employer, if they hire him.
If the #Bucs hire Bruce Arians as their head coach — and he is the front-runner — they are not required to provide compensation to the #AZCardinals, sources say. Arians did retire in AZ, but his 2019 team option was declined. Tampa Bay can proceed without any obstacles.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 5, 2019
Beyond the fact that Arians worked with Buccaneers GM Jason Licht in Arizona, Arians is also known to be a fan of Tampa Bay quarterback Jameis Winston.
Jameis Winston is from Alabama, BA has adopted the state. And Arians has always believed in Winston. This makes a lot of sense. https://t.co/bhe0xPSuMS
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 5, 2019
Arians and the Buccaneers are said to have mutual interest, and he interviewed for the job Saturday. It certainly sounds like this one will get done.
