Chucky's QB coach Greg Olson is a candidate for Bucs offensive coordinator. Olson is a close friend of Jeff Garcia and attended his marriage to the fabulous Carmella.

The latest round of Bucs rumors, courtesy of TBO.com, is naming Chucky’s quarterbacks coach, Greg Olson, as a strong candidate for the Bucs offensive coordinator position. 

Former Rams coach Scott Linehan appears to be the top candidate for offensive coordinator, says the St. Pete Times. And Chiefs offensive coordinator Chan Gailey and Browns offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski are in the hunt.

Olson is a very close friend of Jeff Garcia. Last year, the St. Pete Times reported Olson attended Garcia’s wedding to the lovely Carmella. Olson coached Garcia during his best years in San Francisco, as well as in Detroit.

In 2006, Olson was the Rams offensive coordinator, where he guided Marc Bulger to the Pro Bowl with 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

In 2007, Bulger played more like Brian Griese and tossed 15 interceptions in 12 starts. With lots of help from Gus Frerotte and Brock Berlin, the ’07 Rams (3-13) led the league in interceptions, and Olson was relieved of his coordinator duties after the season. He then joined the Bucs as QB coach.

If Raheem Morris’ stated philosophy of “Stay the Course” is real, and Joe’s not sure it is, then it would make sense that he’d want an in-house guy who is part of the Bucs family.

Olson fits that mold. And Jeff Garcia is his good buddy. The Bucs could have a 39 1/2-year-old under center on opening day.