The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reached out to free agent head coaches Bill Cowher (Steelers) and Jon Gruden (Buccaneers) before hiring head coach Lovie Smith.

Footballguys View: The Buccaneers are just doing their due diligence here. Both Gruden and Cowher are comfortable staying in the TV booth.
Buccaneers | Reached out to Bill Cowher and Jon Gruden