Chris Conte: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation Surrounding Free-Agent S

February 22, 2016   ·   Scott Polacek   ·   Jump to comments

Safety Chris Conte was a solid player at the back end of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers secondary last season, and the team is reportedly interested in potentially bringing him back with a contract extension.
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Tampa Bay Will Reportedly Speak with Conte Sunday, Feb. 21 Scott Reynolds of PewterReport.com reported “the Bucs’ level of interest of course will depend on Conte’s contract demands,” but he did add the team will speak with the safety about returning. Reynolds noted Conte signed a one-year deal worth $1.5 million with Tampa Bay before the 2015 season ($1 million base salary, $250,000 signing bonus and $250,000 workout bonus). 
Reynolds pointed out Conte was “primarily signed due to his familiarity with Lovie Smith’s Tampa 2 scheme,” since the coach drafted him in 2011 with the Chicago Bears. However, Smith was fired as head coach after a 6-10 finish, which leaves Conte’s future somewhat in doubt. &...

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