The Facts: Pittman has been eagerly waiting for the Bucs to offer him a contract and keep its most consistent RB in uniform, yet it is becoming painfully evident that when he becomes an unrestricted free agent on Friday, he could be looking at Tampa Bay through a rear-view mirror. "If there is a place for me in Tampa, and they would like for me to stay, then I will consider staying," Pittman said.

Diehards Line:With the emergence of Earnest Graham, re-signing of Michael Bennett and possible return of Carnell Williams this season, Pittman is seemingly the odd man out. Pittman earned $1 million last season, and Tribune staffer Anwarr S. Richardson believes team officials might be content to see how many teams pursue him before extending its own contract offer.