--The Bucs signed four players from their rookie minicamp: South Florida receiver Amarri Jackson, Troy defensive tackle Chris Bradwell, Miami center John Rochford and Fresno State running back Clifton Smith. Bradwell impressed coaches with his quickness and pass-rush ability. He transferred to Troy from Florida State. The Bucs only drafted one wide receiver -- Appalachian State's Dexter Jackson. Smith was a dynamic return man in college.

--Larry Coyer will no longer coach the defensive line, but rather will serve as the assistant head coach.

Coyer will be involved in coaching several areas of the team, including the offensive line. Gruden says he plans to use him as a greater personal resource.

Todd Wash, who joined the Bucs last year as a defensive quality control coach, will take over day-to-day duties coaching the defensive line.

Coyer was hired last year after serving four seasons as the Broncos' defensive coordinator.

--An interesting prospect the Bucs signed to a tryout contract was TCU defensive tackle Tommy Blake. He suffered from clinical depression and social anxiety disorder that kept him out of five games numerous practices his senior year and likely prevented him from being drafted. The 6-foot-3 Blake weighed 281 pounds at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis in February -- 26 pounds more than his standout junior season. But it was seven pounds less than he weighed at the East-West Shrine game a month earlier.

"He's battled it," one scout said.

As a junior, Blake recorded 54 tackles, including seven sacks and 16.5 tackles for a loss.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"His name means 'good corner,' I hope." -- Bucs coach Jon Gruden on Kansas CB Aqib Talib.

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