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We thought everything was good to go but Shaq Barrett has now said that he’s “50-50” on signing his franchise tag, and that’ll he know more at the end of the week on Friday. So what has changed now? Is it possible that Barrett and the Bucs are close to reaching an extension before the July 15th date, or will he refuse until he gets an offer that he wants.

There’s a difference in franchise tag money between linebackers and defensive ends, and since Barrett is technically an outside linebacker, he would make less on a franchise tag as a linebacker than he would a defensive end. We discuss why pass rushers should just be called the edge position in order to clarify the differences between pass rushers and legitimate linebackers.

The Bucs are still practicing and Mike Evans has joined them despite the NFL’s advisements and some criticism by Pro Football Talk over it. Should the Bucs be practicing? Is it okay if they’re staying safe and taking proper protocols while on the field. We give our thoughts on why we think it’s alright for them to practice and much more in this new Pewter Nation Podcast.