Al Groh yesterday completed the hirings for his first coaching staff with the Jets by naming Todd Bowles his defensive backs coach.

Bowles played on three Super Bowl champion teams (two with the Redskins, one with the 49ers) in his eight seasons as an NFL safety and arrives from Grambling State, where he was defensive coordinator for Doug Williams. Bowles is a native of Elizabeth, N.J.

The Jets also signed four players who spent time last season on their practice squad: WR Fred Coleman, QB Jim Kubiak, T Greg Lotsyz and TE Jermaine Wiggins. Kubiak, who attended Navy, will play for Amsterdam in NFL Europe.