A tight end shake-up The signing of controversial tight end Jerramy Stevens was a curious move to some because they view him as a long shot to make the team. Don't be so sure. Gruden has indicated that part of the reason Stevens was used only sparingly last season was because his status was in limbo as the league had yet to determine the length of a possible suspension. Turns out, Stevens missed just one game in 2007 and will sit out the first two of 2008. But he could be a factor thereafter. Remember, Stevens came on strong after the one-game suspension, and being a returning player, he knows the offense through and through. And Gruden loves the 6-foot-7 player's ability to make something happen in the red zone, evidenced by the Bucs calling his number for one of the season's most critical plays: the winning touchdown in the Dec. 2 game at New Orleans. Fellow tight ends Alex Smith, Ben Troupe and John Gilmore would be wise to take nothing for granted. Be there or else Keep June 17-19 in the back of your mind. Those are the dates of mandatory minicamp. Those who don't show (Earnest Graham, Chris Simms?) are subject to penalties. The collective bargaining agreement permits clubs to fine players as much as $8,000 per offense for missed mandatory offseason practices, meetings, etc. The figure jumps to $14,000 when training camp starts, clearly giving the team the upper hand. Stephen F Holder, The St.Petersburg Times 8 June 2008