TAMPA, Fla. -- Greg Schiano glanced to his left where the three newest members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were seated and smiled broadly.

All-Pro guard Carl Nicks, two-time Pro Bowl receiver Vincent Jackson and well-regarded cornerback Eric Wright comprise the biggest one-day free agent haul in franchise history and figure to play key roles in whether the first-year coach makes a successful transition from Rutgers to the NFL.

"I think they're a perfect fit ... for what we want to do," Schiano said.

Schiano noted that Nicks is a punishing blocker who will help the running game, Jackson is a proven deep threat who'll make the passing attack better and Wright is a much-needed addition for the defense. All three need to play a vital role this season if the Bucs are to rebound from a 4-12 finish that included 10 consecutive losses to end last season.

Barely 14 hours after making a splash by signing Jackson to a five-year, $55.55 million contract Tuesday, general manager Mark Dominik closed five-year deals Wednesday with Nicks, one of the key blockers for Drew Brees on the Saints' record-setting offense, and Wright, who is coming off a solid season with the Lions.

Later Wednesday, the Bucs released veteran center Jeff Faine, who had two seasons remaining on a six-year, $37.5 million contract he signed as a free agent in 2008.

In a statement released by the team, the Orlando native thanked the Bucs for giving him an opportunity to play close to home.

"The move is bittersweet, but I leave in good health, excited and energized for my next opportunity," Faine said.

Nicks received a $47.5 million deal that the four-year veteran called "humbling." Wright, who matched his career high with four interceptions for Detroit last season, got a $37.5 million package -- meaning Dominik negotiated deals totaling more than $140 million in one day after not spending much at all on other team's free agents the past two years.

And it appears the spending spree -- the Bucs entered free agency more than $42 million under the league salary cap -- is done.

"Our eyes are turned toward the draft," where Tampa Bay has the fifth overall pick and will seek to address other needs, Dominik said.