The Facts: Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine, HC Bruce Arians says he hasn’t made that decision on whether to use a tag on Winston. When will he know? “When we know who else is available," Arians replied. "We should know by next week.”
Diehards Line:
This is exactly what Arians said earlier in the month, so the answer hasn't changed. If the Bucs use a franchise player tag on Winston, they would have to guarantee him about $27-million on a one-year deal for 2020. Arians said the Bucs have been just going through different scenarios based on which quarterbacks may become free agents or made available for trade. Arians said the Bucs have been preparing for various scenarios, which include retaining Winston for at least the 2020 season, so stay tuned.