The Facts:
Following up on an item from
Sunday's Fantasy Notebook. ... The Bucs will make Bryant their franchise player if they're unable to reach a deal by Thursday's deadline to apply the designation. The only thing that would prevent the Bucs from using their franchise player tag on Bryant by Thursday is if they have made significant progress on a long-term deal or have an agreement in principle.
Reported by the St. Petersburg Times
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Bryant will become an unrestricted free agent when the signing period begins Feb. 27. Bryant, 27, posted career marks for receptions (83), receiving yards (1,248) and touchdowns (7) in 2008, his first season with the Bucs. Retaining Bryant is the biggest priority for the Bucs this offseason.
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