Thumbs up: Tight end John Jones, starting in place of an injured Todd Heap, had two catches for 52 yards during the scrimmage. Receiver Randy Hymes made a leaping touchdown reception of Cleo Lemon's pass from 23 yards to end the scrimmage.

Thumbs down: Coach Brian Billick for getting in the way of a Ron Johnson pass route during the morning walk-through.

Quotable: "I want to make one thing definite. Steve Spurrier is not more arrogant than I am. I don't like being second to anyone," Billick said to the crowd during his question-and-answer session before the scrimmage.

Injuries: Running back Jamal Lewis, linebacker Peter Boulware (ankle), end Michael McCrary (knee), running back Chester Taylor (leg), Heap (triceps), cornerback James Trapp (knee) and linebacker Andre Arnold (sprained knee) did not participate in the scrimmage.

Today's schedule: Full-squad practice from 10 to 11 a.m. Half-hour autograph session following practice.

Countdown to season opener: 36 days.