Pewter Report just hit the net with official word that Center Jeff Faine is now officially a Buccaneer. His contract is a lucrative $37.5 million deal (just over $6 million per year) and makes him the starter by default. Faine was the Saints' starting Center the last two seasons and is a younger version Wade, but a much better pass blocker and a slightly better run blocker. We should see a LOT less rushes getting success up the middle, and the Guards can better concentrate on their blocks rather than trying to help out an aging Wade, who was begginning to get blown off the line with regularity.

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The Denver Broncos have released WR Javon Walker as of today.

There's no telling what type of contract Javon Walker is looking for, but you have to think the Bucs will listen as just days ago they were rumored to be looking to deal for the guy. I'm not sure he's a good option with the recent injuries he's had, but at this point I wouldnt mind hearing a Walker-to-Bucs-Signing right about now.. ugh

The boys at ProFootballTalk.com are reporting that the AJC has announced TE Alge Crumpler is close to signing a contract with the Seattle Seahawks. Read the rest of this story »

We've learned New England cornerback Randall Gay is scheduled to arrive in Tampa on Monday for a visit with the Bucs, assuming the Saints let him leave town without a deal on Saturday.

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