If more recent projections are an accurate reflection of Chris Godwin's actual market, it bodes well for him and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coming to an agreement in the near future.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers checked one item off their free agency to-do list already with the return of linebacker Lavonte David.

To help address this, new head coach Mike Vrabel could oversee a free agent addition. And while the projected free agent class at wide receiver is not expected to be very deep, there are a few possibilities for New England. One is former Super Bowl champion Chris Godwin.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers want Chris Godwin back, and Chris Godwin wants to be back — that much we know. It's even likely that Godwin will take a paycut in free

Here's where Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran Chris Godwin -- the top option after the Cincinnati Bengals franchise tagged Tee Higgins -- and the other four top wide receiver free agents stand in terms of their projected market value and possible team fits.

Chris Godwin seems likely to leave the Buccaneers as a free agent, and he could help a young, rising AFC team take the next step.

According to reports, the New England Patriots are expected to be the “driving force” behind Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Chris Godwin‘s free agency market should he make it there.