The firing of head coach Lovie Smith was surprising for many fans, but it was also surprising for some players. As soon as news broke out that their head coach would not return for a third season, a few Buccaneers players chimed in.
Buccaneers LB Lavonte David lashes out at ‘stupid’ decision to fire Lovie Smith


Linebacker Lavonte David wasn’t at a loss for words and immediately saw the transaction through the lens of the Buccaneers’ long-term plan. He doesn’t seen thrilled:
A few other Buccaneers were just simply at a loss for words.
WOW THIS IS CRAZY
— Major Wright (@LilMade21) January 7, 2016 SHOCKED !!
— Donovan Smith (@DSmith_76) January 7, 2016 Oh wow
— Brandon Myers (@myersb83) January 7, 2016
— Alexander the Great (@Showtime17Kwon) January 7, 2016 











