They're different. F-tags are offered the top 5 average salaries, T-tags are top 10. F-tags give the old/current team a right to match, and if they choose not to, they then receive two first round picks from the new team. T-tags give the old/current team the right to match an offer but no trade compensation if they choose not to.
Scout.com seems to think they know the tag #s for 2009, though I haven't confirmed yet how official this is. Fwiw though:
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Franchise/Transition Tag Levels
Quarterback
Franchise $14.651m
Transition $12.440m
Running Back
Franchise $6.621m
Transition $5.925m
Wide Receiver
Franchise $9.884m
Transition $8.393m
Tight End
Franchise $4.462m
Transition $4.065m
Offensive Linemen
Franchise $8.451m
Transition $7.744m
Kicker/Punter
Franchise $2.483m
Transition $2.264m
Defensive Tackle
Franchise $6.058m
Transition $5.45m
Defensive End
Franchise $8.991m
Transition $7.777m
Linebacker
Franchise $8.304m
Transition $7.480m
Safety
Franchise $6.342m
Transition $5.130m
Cornerback
Franchise $9.957m
Transition $8.374m
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