Whatcould Bucs do with $48.3 million in cap space?
 

Why would the Bucs sign those players, and not, say, Curtis Lofton, LaRon Landry or Carl Nicks? Mostly because linebackers, safeties and guards are relatively easy to find for much smaller amounts of money. While those players would all represent an upgrade, it's easy to find competent (but not star) players at each of those positions for small amounts. The same cannot be said for receivers and cornerbacks, where finding a true number one receiver or a versatile cornerback costs a premium contract

2012 NFL Free Agency: What can the Buccaneers do with $48.3 million in cap space? - Bucs Nation