Rule #3: You are a Bruin for four years, but a Trojan for life (PART 2)

Yesterday we looked at how young Trojan rookies in the NFL are faring. Today here's an update on some non-rookie Trojans as they gear up for the season:

• I'm going to resist doing a Ferris Buehler joke here, but it looks like David Buehler has a chance to be The Guy in Dallas this year, or at least as close a kicker can get to being The Guy.
• Pete Carroll has been raving about wide receiver Mike Williams, who is once again hopeful that he can resurrect what has been a disappointing career.
• Not only has Matt Cassel apparently bulked up this off-season, but he is the "hardest working quarterback" running back Thomas Jones has ever been around.
• Last year's rookie of the year, Brian Cushing, has turned to MMA to improve his game. Do you hear that? It's the sound of AFC quarterbacks and running backs running for cover.
• Tight end Fred Davis filled in nicely for Chris Cooley last year when he was sidelined by injury. Now Davis is pushing him for playing time.
• The Panthers say that wide receiver Dwayne Jarrett needs to step up or be replaced. His performance thus far in practice has looked promising. But now there are questions about what his hiring of agent Drew Rosenhaus might mean for his future in Carolina.
• Philadelphia offensive tackle Winston Justice had a nice season last year with the Eagles and fans are hopeful he can build on that. And apparently he's been honing his writing skills as well, penning a weekly column for the Philadelphia Daily News, including this piece looking back on his draft experience. 
• Matt Leinart says he's ready to be the starter in Arizona, but didn't do too hot in the first day of practice. Luckily, he looked much better on Day 2. Quarterbacks coach Chris Miller has been working with all the Cardinals QBs to improve their accuracy. For Leinart, and back up Derek Anderson, this means a change in mechanics.
• Leinart's teammate and Cardinals' right guard Deuce Lutui was the only player to not show for the first day of Arizona minicamp. Best guess is he wants a new long term contract, but with the Cardinals signing veteran Alan Faneca he might not get it.
• NFL rules are throwing a wrench in the Carolina Panthers' hopes to resign Pro Bowl center Ryan Kalil.
• Brown's linebacker Kaluka Maiava has lived in the shadows of his more high profile Trojan teammates, but at least one blogger in Cleveland thinks Maiava is not getting the credit he deserves in the NFL.
• Cincinnati Bengals' linebackers Keith Rivers and Rey Maualuga are both working to capitalize on a strong 2009 season. Rivers is committed to improving his pass coverage skills, while Maualuga is excited to get reps at middle linebacker during the off season workouts.
• After a so-so rookie season with the Buccaneers, defensive end Kyle Moore has lost weight and feels good about competing for a starting job.
• Carson Palmer liked the Bengals draft, particularly the way they filled needs at receiver and tight end. Hopefully those players help the Cincinnati quarterback reach his potential to be great.
• Steelers Pro Bowl safety Troy Polamalu surprised his team by participating in the first day of minicamp as he continues to recover from a knee injury suffered last season. 
• The Jets are shooting for quarterback Mark Sanchez to return to practice in June. Also, it looks like the team trusts him enough for his opinion to matter on draft day. He reportedly signed off on the Joe McKnight pick.
• Could the Giants' Steve Smith lead the league in receptions next year? This writer thinks so. 
• New Seahawks' running back Lendale White is looking slim and happy to be reunited with former USC coach Pete Carroll. And many think his impact will be worth the risk.