1.   Defensive backs coach Mike Zimmer points out that there is never an ideal time to throw a rookie into his first starting assignment.

2.   Doing the signaling is linebackers coach Jim Eddy and defensive backs coach Mike Zimmer.

3.   They have interviewed Atlanta defensive backs coach Ron Meeks, New Orleans defensive backs coach Willie Shaw and former Indianapolis defensive coordinator Jim Johnson.

4.   They include defensive coordinator Dave Campo, defensive backs coach Mike Zimmer and defensive line coach Craig Boller.

5.   Thomas was a receivers and defensive backs coach with the Cardinals and the Redskins.

6.   Green added defensive backs coach Willie Shaw and defensive line coach Brian Baker to his staff, while shifting other coaches.

7.   The Detroit Lions retained Richard Selcer as defensive backs coach while firing three other assistants Monday.

8.   French team manager Jo Maso sent backs coach Pierre Villepreux to watch Aubagne play on Saturday and decided on received a glowing report to select him.