The Facts: The Bucs' interest in troubled-signal caller Quincy Carter appears to have waned with head coach Jon Gruden saying the Bucs probably will look in another direction for quarterback depth. "It was a good meeting, and we're going to keep looking at quarterbacks that are available," Gruden said. Meanwhile, the agent for Joe Jurevicius said the free-agent wide receiver was still in Seattle visiting family, and while the Seahawks and other teams had expressed interest, he would like to retire a Buccaneer.

Diehards Line:The Bucs alreaedy have Brian Griese, Chris Simms and Akili Smith under contract but are hoping to add another veteran before Gruden holds his annual quarterback orientation at the end of the month. Jeff Blake and Doug Flutie have been mentioned as possibilities. ... Jurevicius, released three weeks ago, could figure prominently into Tampa Bay's plans if he re-signs, Gruden added.