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Buccaneers: 5 under the radar head coaching candidates

By Ryan Doyle

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 23: Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens looks on during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 23: Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens looks on during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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AMES, IA – NOVEMBER 19: Head coach Matt Campbell of the Iowa State Cyclones tips his hat as he leave the field after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders 66-10 at Jack Trice Stadium on November 19, 2016 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 66-10 over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA – NOVEMBER 19: Head coach Matt Campbell of the Iowa State Cyclones tips his hat as he leave the field after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders 66-10 at Jack Trice Stadium on November 19, 2016 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 66-10 over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

Matt Campbell – Iowa State

A hidden gem in the college ranks, Matt Campbell, is another young candidate that has garnered buzz.

The New York Jets requested to interview Campbell, but he declined. There’s a chance that Campbell isn’t ready to leap to the NFL level just yet, but the Buccaneers are an intriguing team. They have a young quarterback and a talented roster to build on.

Campbell has led both Toledo and Iowa State to multiple bowl appearances and Top 25 rankings. Soon enough, Campbell will have a brilliant resume that will land him a top job in a  Power Five conference or the NFL.

Hiring Campbell will come out of right field.  It would mirror the Bucs decision to hire Greg Schiano back in 2012.

Still, out of all of the college coaches, Campbell may be one that is willing to take the risk and go to Tampa Bay. Coaches like Jim Harbaugh and Dabo Swinney won’t end up with the Buccaneers, an up-and-comer like Campbell might.

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