Godwin's Gamble: Bucs' WR's Future Hangs in Balance

0:00On March 28, Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a quiet free agency, no big splashes, but the headlines hit hard with Mike Evans bolting to San Francisco. After 12 solid years and linebacker Levant David hanging up his cleats after 14 legendary seasons, they kept things steady without breaking the bank, and their wide receiver group still looks stacked despite losing Evans. Now folks are buzzing about Chris Godwin's deal turning sour. At 3 year, $66 million extension from last offseason is getting called. One of the worst in football. Experts like those at Bleacher Report point out his $33.7 million cap hit next year tops all wide outs while he's battled, injuries, missing over 18 games the last two seasons, and dipping in production even when healthy. That ankle dislocation back in week 7 of 2024 wrecked his flow, but with Evans gone, Godwin's the culture guy they need stepping up. Big. If he rebounds and drives the offense, it pays off.

1:02Otherwise, this gamble could sting the whole squad. Football news powered by AI. This is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with the story.