Earlier today, Joe wrote all about how there is no youth movement at One Buc Palace, with Dirk Koetter going all Chucky and appreciating (and seeking?) older players.

Now comes word from Adam Schefter of BSPN that 34-year-old, free agent linebacker Daryl Smith is visiting the Bucs.

Smith spent the last three seasons in Baltimore after nine years in Jacksonville. He landed in Baltimore to replace Ray Lewis. The No. 39 overall pick of the 2004 draft played his first four NFL seasons under new Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith, when he held that post for the Jags.

Daryl Smith hasn’t missed a start in three years, and last year he had one interception and three sacks.

Per the Baltimore Sun, legendary Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome expressed interest in Smith returning to the Ravens this season at a cheaper price.

And it turns out Smith has something special in common with Lavonte David.

Smith and Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David are the only two NFL players with at least 350 tackles, five sacks, five interceptions and four forced fumbles over the past three years. Smith is also one of only four active players with at least 30 sacks and 10 interceptions in his career.

Those numbers are damn impressive, as is Smith’s durability. The Bucs have a hole at strongside linebacker, and Smith could be just the right stop-gap.

The Bucs let last year’s strongside starter, Danny Lansanah, walk in free agency. He remains unemployed.