Smith didn’t re-up with the Jags because he wanted top money, and they were not going to give him top money.

No one is going to sign a plus-30-year-old LB for top dollar. However, once he came to grips with that reality, he was available at a bargain price.

I wouldn’t have wanted us to sign him for big money, either, but a one-year deal for a little over a $1 million for a player of his caliber seems pretty reasonable to me.

Of course, none of us really know what’s going on behind the scenes. For all we know, we may have made a run at him, and he simply chose to sign with the Ravens.

i fully agree about Gaitor. he will never be a premier CB, but i think he can be a productive player. not many 7th round picks come in and light it up as a rookie, so you can pretty much count the 2011 season as a redshirt year. last year he was limited by a hamstring injury, and never really got into prime shape. i remember seeing highlights before he was drafted and his quickness, instincts, and fearlessness really stood out. he’s a smaller guy, but isn’t afraid to support in run defense or get physical with a receiver. i’m intrigued to see what he can do when healthy with a bit of experience to draw on. i hope he sticks around as nickel/special teams depth.

Granted, as there’s nothing new happening, those topics are often reporting on other people’s thoughts on the Bucs.

For those of you who don’t care for this, think about the alternative (see Pewter Report), maybe twice a week new content is provided, much of it is “old news”.

Keep it up Joe, let those who don’t care for these types of reports try find another source that provides this much conversation on our beloved Bucs.

I think you’re referring to AnthonyG, but if it was something good, I’m perfectly willing to take credit for it! lol

“Not important vs. not a priority” is just semantics, the SAM position is the 12th most important on our D, akin to the FB on offense.

I swear, if you write one more positive article then I promise to take a week off from JBF!