Best bargains on the Buccaneers

Best bargains on the Buccaneers February, 6, 2014 By Pat Yasinskas | ESPN.com Buccaneers.com TAMPA, Fla. -- We all know about the high-salary players for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, like Darrelle Revis and Gerald McCoy. But let’s have a little fun and take a look at five Buccaneers who are relative bargains Cornerback Johnthan Banks ($1.07 million cap figure for 2014): Banks had ups and downs as a rookie, but there is plenty of upside. Any time you have a starting cornerback counting only $1 million toward the cap, you’re doing pretty well. Linebacker Lavonte David ($946,836 cap figure): This guy is one of the biggest bargains in the league. He’s an All-Pro who is counting less than $1 million toward the cap. To clarify an earlier post about David’s contract situation, the collective bargaining agreement prohibits the Bucs and David from doing an extension until after his third season, so he’s locked in at a bargain rate for this season. Defensive tackle Akeem Spence ($616,000 cap figure): Spence was a starter at nose tackle through almost all of his rookie season. It remains to be seen if he’s a good fit in the new regime’s defense. But, at worst, Spence should be able to help as a rotational player. Safety Keith Tandy ($600,000 cap figure): Because of injuries and suspensions for Dashon Goldson and Mark Barron, Tandy wound up starting five games last season and produced five interceptions. This guy is a quality backup. Tight end Tim Wright ($498,000 cap figure): A converted wide receiver, Wright got a lot of playing time because of injuries, and he made the most of it. Wright produced 54 catches. He needs to improve his blocking if he wants to be an every-down tight end, but he’s shown he can be a receiving threat.