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.