The Bengals used their franchise tag on Stacy Andrews, a guard whom I have never heard of, which will probably still be cheaper to them than one of these huge contracts that guards seem to be getting these days. But what this means to the Buccaneers is that Cincinnati cannot franchise Justin Smith. The Bengals can either sign him to a new contract within the next ten days, tag him with the transition tag giving them the right of first refusal to any offer, or just let him mozy into free agency.

With the Bucs having a good year defensively last year, glaring needs in other areas, and Jon Gruden being who he is, I would be surprised if they make a strong push for Smith, who will undoubtedly force some team into poverty with his contract demands. I'd love to have him on the team, but the money can probably be used more wisely. Like on hooker and coke parties after every victory. No, Luke, attendance won't be mandatory.