The Facts: With free agency awaiting, Godwin has made it known that he would love to return to the Buccaneers, but cashing in is a priority, as well. One possible outcome would be the Bucs applying the franchise tag to Godwin. Though he hardly seemed excited about the prospect, the four-year NFL pro indicated Thursday he'd accept the tag and would play the 2021 season on it. "Obviously, we all want to have long-term security, we all want to be able to take care of the people that we love So, that's the ideal situation. But, you know, a franchise tag is not something that I can control. If that's what keeps me here, then that's what it is," Godwin told NFL Network.

Diehards Line:The decision to stay in Tampa at a discount or move on to greener pastures is a choice Godwin has spoken on plenty during media rounds. Teams have until March 9 to designate franchise players -- and thereafter until July 15 to work out an extension with players who sign their tag -- and Godwin's been forecast as a top tag contender. Godwin, a 2017 third-round pick, played out a four-year rookie contract in which he garnered $3.2 million over four seasons, per Over the Cap. Free agency will bring about a huge raise, but so too would the tag, with wide receivers projected to earn $16.43 million on a 2021 tag ($14.26 on the transition tag), according to Over the Cap. ... We'll continue watching for more.