The Facts: Multiple sources tell ESPN's Jeremy Fowler the Buccaneers have high interest in re-signing Godwin.

Diehards Line: Fowler went on to explain the team considers him the Lavonte David of their offense -- the tough and physical player who sets a tone and embodies team culture. Mike Evans might draw double coverage most often, but Godwin can do a little bit of everything. The money will determine whether that happens, but a return is on the table for Tampa Bay. Godwin is hopeful the torn ACL he suffered in Week 15 doesn't affect his bottom line. Some teams tell Fowler that Godwin could see a slight decrease since his early 2022 performance might be affected, though others point to players such as Tennessee pass-rusher Bud Dupree, who cashed in on an $82 million deal despite suffering the same injury. It only takes one. A second franchise tag -- a 120 percent increase from the $15.9-million clip in 2021 -- seems unlikely coming off the knee issue, but a sweet-spot deal that acknowledges the high-end market while protecting the team due to Godwin's injury should suffice. But with Tom Brady retiring from the NFL, Fowler noted that finding fits for Godwin's game beyond Tampa Bay would be rather easy, too. The AFC East comes to mind, with the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots needing upgrades for their young quarterbacks.