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The Bucs have apparently given Bryant an offer he plans to refuse, according to his agent. Bryant sought a long-term deal with the Bucs, but Tampa Bay put a franchise tag on him Wednesday, guaranteeing him a salary of $9.88 million in 2009. Bryant’s agent, Lamont Smith, said the receiver is unhappy about not having more security. As a result, Smith said, they do not want to sign the offer.
Reported by the St. Petersburg Times
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Instead, they are considering several options, which include testing the free-agent market or holding out. “The other option is to play one year for the roughly $10 million and be in the same position next year,” Smith said. “If that were to occur, that would not bode well long-term for the Bucs. ..." Tampa Bay has until July 15 to negotiate a long-term contract with Bryant, and considering how far apart both sides are, it might take that long.
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