Joe was under the impression, agreeing with many analysts claiming it wouldn’t happen, that the Bucs were done signing offensive linemen.

If the aforementioned is accurate, then there would be no need for Saints offensive guard Carl Nicks.

But word from Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network claims all the above is inaccurate. Per La Canfora’s Twitter account, the Bucs and Eagles are fighting over Nicks to visit their respective facilities first, thereby inking Nicks to a deal.

@JasonLaCanfora: Bucs and Eagles pushing to get Carl Nicks in their building first. Tampa lookin to use some of that big cap space quickly it seems!

If the Bucs do sign Nicks, Joe is certain of one thing:

Jeff Faine will thereby have played his last snap as the Bucs starting center.