David Carr to Miami?

Why not?

The Houston Texans are apparently in love with collecting backup QBs, the latest addition being Matt Schaub from the Atlanta Falcons. If this happens, and it looks pretty likely, David Carr is done in Houston. Heck, he is done anyway even if this deal doesn't pan out.

So, why not bring him to Miami?

He would benefit from having really no expectations and would come in as Daunte Culpepper's backup. He would have an opportunity to shine and take the starting job, but most likely would just keep the backup seat warm should Culpepper go down to injury or even ineffectiveness.

In other words, Carr would have a shot at restarting his career and still delivering on his promise as a #1 pick.

Also keep in mind that head coach Cam Cameron helped shape Philip Rivers into the QB he is today and Carr possesses similar abilities - both are athletic with strong arms. Put Carr in the right offensive scheme, with some blocking, and good coaching and let him go.

The biggest knock on Carr is the knocks he took in Houston - he was sacked 249 times while playing QB for the Texans. In other words, a bad offensive line deteriorated his ability to play the game - he was constantly rushed and hurried and became totally shell shocked at the position. Get him some decent protection and you just might see this guy turn into the top-flight talent he was slated to be coming out of college.

If the Texans do end up releasing Carr, as the reports out of Houston start to surface, the Dolphins should take a shot on him and bring him into Miami as a backup.

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Jags, Bucs making moves early

The Bucs re-signed Mike Alstott to a one year deal and also re-signed CB Buchanon to a 2 year deal.

The Jags grabbed RT Tony Pashos from the Ravens and signed him as a FA for 5 years, while also inking Scobee to a 5 year deal.

All these transactions may seem minor, but they will go a long way to helping their respective teams in the near future.

The Bucs need to maintain their running attack, and although Alstott has seen better days, he continues to be a dynamic enough FB to serve the Bucs' needs. Besides, the fans would riot here in Tampa if he was let go. Buchanon is a strong CB that will help shore up the Bucs' D against the pass.

The Jags may have addressed one of the more crucial needs of their team this offseason by signing Pashos. As a right tackle, he will be guarding the backside of whichever QB emerges as the starter - be it Leftwich or Garrard (it is looking like Garrard right now). Josh Scobee has emerged as one of the most reliable kickers in the game, and this shores up the special teams for the Jags as well.

Oh yeah, and don't forget they also re-signed Fred Taylor to a three year deal. All they need to do now is convince the ex-Gator that Jones-Drew will help endure his career, and not cut it short. That contract will help.