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Bucs make Lavonte David a rich man with new contract

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The Tampa Bay Bucs are richer than they are accomplished. The Bucs added one more big contract to their payroll Sunday afternoon when outside linebacker Lavonte David signed a five-year extension with the team. The NFL network says the deal is worth $50.25 million with $25.56 guaranteed. David has been a standout since the team drafted him second in the 2012 draft, and he and tackle Gerald McCoy give the team a foundation in the years to come. ย Lovie Smith,…

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Holdouts should be a last resort in the world of negotiation

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Tackle Demar Dotson has a new agent, if not a new contract. The Tampa Bay Bucs are willing to strike a deal with linebacker Lavonte David. The Lightning is in the middle of a new deal with star Steven Stamkos. All of which brings up the question: Is it really a good idea for a player to hold out any more. Through the years, there have been players who have withheld service until the team comes up with more years,…

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