JACKSONVILLE — Robert Ayers shadowboxed some moves with rookie Noah Spence between pass rush drills against the Jaguars on Wednesday. Then deploying a two-man stunt and twist, they slipped past Jacksonville guard Mackenzy Bernadeau and left tackle Luke Joeckel, hitting a blocking dummy that represented a sitting duck quarterback.
Ayers, a free agent from the Giants who turns 31 on Sept. 6, is more than just a grizzled veteran with a surly disposition. He's exactly the type of partner in grime the Bucs' defensive line has lacked.
"Well, we brought in a veteran that can rush and that has played a lot of football in this league," defensive tackle Gerald McCoy said.