Without a coach in place, Bucs adjust scouting approach

The Bucs, as you might expect, have been scouting prospects practicing in St. Petersburg for Saturday's East-West Shrine Game college showcase at Tropicana Field. As they do annually, the team's college scouting staff and personnel director Dennis Hickey have been in attendance since Monday, evaluating a field that includes mostly mid- to late-round draft picks as well as many rookie free agents. There are some intriguing players taking part in the game, and the Bucs have selected Shrine Game participants in the past. But here's where things deviate from the norm: Because the Bucs are still without a head coach and coordinators, scouting future Buccaneers becomes a bit trickier. Right now, it's less clear which players are better suited for the types of offensive and defensive schemes the Bucs will run. We don't yet have an idea what those schemes will look like and what elements will be emphasized. Therefore, the team is having to cast a wider net in its scoutin...