Bucs $23-million under the cap

One important detail from Bruce Allen's press conference today that I neglected to mention: according to Allen, the Bucs currently have $23-million available under the salary cap for use in free agency.

Allen spoke of being able to target free agents he described as being like "Tiger Woods." But the figure could change as the Bucs address the contracts of their own free agents such as Earnest Graham. Any such deals will impact the money currently available.

"Would I like to sign a Tiger Woods at every position? Absolutely," Allen said. "We did not have a Pro Bowl player this year. . . We need some players to come in and help this football team and dominate."

Allen said the team's cap space puts them in the top quarter of the league in terms of cap room. Last season, the Bucs spent very cautiously despite having an abundance of money. This season, with less money available, will the Bucs go against their philosophy and spend big? Time will tell.