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Dirk Koetter talks about Ronald Jones’ preseason struggles Heading into the 2018 NFL Draft Womens Carlton Davis Jersey , the Buccaneers desperately needed to add a running back. With Peyton Barber as the only guy locked into a backfield spot, Tampa Bay added Ronald Jones II out of USC in the second round, presumably as the No. 2, if not No. 1, guy.Throughout the summer, there was a lot of hype building around Jones, a back that the Bucs selected over potential first-rounder Derrius Guice. As the preseason rolled around Authentic Ryan Fitzpatrick Jersey , Jones was a popular answer as to who everyone was most excited to see in game action. What came next was a whole lot of nothing. He picked up his first touchdown run in the preseason opener against Miami and caught a 37-yard pass against Detroit, but was largely ineffective otherwise.Jones’ preseason numbers totaled out to just 22 rushing yards on 28 carries. He didn’t always have the best blocking up front, but still looked hesitant regardless. After Thursday’s preseason finale, head coach Dirk Koetter answered whether he was concerned with the struggles and addressed the rumor that circulated last week about Jones not grasping the playbook: There are certainly some positives and negatives in what Koetter said about his rookie running back. It’s definitely a good thing that he is at least showing some flashes in practice. It’s also reassuring to know that he is working hard and not having any problems with the playbook. That’s all good. But the negative here is the clear disconnect that currently exists between practice Ronald Jones and game Ronald Jones.Perhaps with time, and a healthy starting offensive line in front of him, Jones will show up and be the player that he was in college. But Koetter’s concern does feel warranted. His is likely at a lower level than most of the Buccaneer fan base. Jones, even with the bad blocking Authentic Ryan Smith Jersey , didn’t manage to show much burst in preseason action. He didn’t make many guys miss and he didn’t appear to have much confidence in his ability. The hope for him, Koetter and anyone attached to the Bucs is that a switch flips here soon. The team needs a confident, efficient RoJo. Otherwise, that “little bit” of concern will grow significantly larger. Members of the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense are eager to play again. They're going to have to wait an extra day.They want to put a forgettable performance against Kansas City in the past and prove themselves this week against an upstart Tampa Bay offense. The Steelers will see where they stand during their first prime-time appearance of the season Monday night against veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and the undefeated Buccaneers."We want to get that rotten taste out of our mouths and just get back to playing football," defensive end Cam Heyward said on Friday. "It's a great opportunity against a good offense."The two-time defending AFC North champions are winless through two weeks. The Steelers (0-1-1) are off to their worst start since 2013, which was also the last time they missed the playoffs.Last week, Chiefs first-year starter Patrick Mahomes became the second player to throw for six touchdowns against Pittsburgh http://www.tampabaybuccaneersteamonline.com/ryan-jensen-jersey , and the first since Hall of Famer Jim Kelly did it for Buffalo in 1991. Mahomes threw his six scores to five players and finished with more touchdowns than incomplete passes."We've got a lot of stuff to prove," linebacker Bud Dupree said. "There's a lot of speculation of us not being a good defense, but we know in our heart and soul that we have one of the best defenses."The Steelers statistically boasted a top-10 defense last season. They ranked No. 5 in yards and two spots back at No. 7 in points, while also establishing a franchise record for sacks in a season.This season has been much different. The defense has allowed an average of 31.5 points and close to 400 yards per contest through two games."We just want to be established and known as one of the best defenses," cornerback Joe Haden said. "We haven't really put that on tape for the first two games. The quicker we can get back out there, the quicker we can show everybody what we can do."Haden expects to play Monday after missing last week's game against Kansas City with a hamstring injury. The ninth-year veteran was a full practice participant for the second straight day Friday. Haden will be a welcome addition to a defense that had communication issues, lacked a consistent pass rush and couldn't get off the field.Defensive coordinator Keith Butler said this week that he simplified the game plan to allow players to play fast Womens Chris Godwin Jersey , improve communication and eliminate big plays through the secondary. Butler felt his players tried to overcompensate and do too much at times against the Chiefs."I jumped offsides when we were down because I was trying to time the snap and get to the quarterback," Dupree said. "Somebody has to make a play and I was trying to put it on my shoulders and make a play, and sometimes that's trying to do too much."Tampa Bay (2-0) is off to its best start in eight years and features the NFL's top-ranked offense. The Bucs are unbeaten thanks in large part to Fitzpatrick, the 35-year-old journeyman who has thrived with suspended quarterback Jameis Winston sidelined. Fitzpatrick is playing the best football of his 14-year career, throwing for 819 yards and eight touchdowns in Tampa Bay's first two games.The Steelers insist their defense is prepared for the challenge."We're just ready to go," Heyward said. "I'm ready to move forward. I think we cleaned up a lot of problems. We had a lot to address, but it won't be addressed until Monday. Hopefully Authentic DeSean Jackson Jersey , we can put on a good performance."NOTES: S Morgan Burnett (groin), G David DeCastro (hand), T Marcus Gilbert (hamstring) and DE Stephon Tuitt (illness) did not practice on Friday. G Ramon Foster (knee) and DE Tyson Alualu (shoulder) were full practice participants for the second straight day.
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