June 3, 2008

Mission accomplished: The Bucs stayed relatively quiet in free agency, aside from signing C Jeff Faine away from the division-rival Saints, but added some much- needed depth and speed to their secondary and receiving corps on Day One of the draft. CB Aqib Talib will push Phillip Buchanon for a starting spot or at the very least become a very versatile nickel back in ’08. Second-round pick WR Dexter Jackson will make an immediate contribution as a kick returner and could develop into a dangerous receiver by utilizing his stunning speed.

Unfinished business: Two of the most valuable members of Tampa’s offense — QB Jeff Garcia and RB Earnest Graham — are both unhappy with their current contracts and may hold out if their demands for new deals aren’t met. The Bucs have the cap room to please both players, but GM Bruce Allen appears ready to play hardball as Garcia and Graham enter the final year of their contracts.