With Pro Bowl cornerback Brent Grimes sidelined against the Vikings with a shoulder injury, second-year Bucs corner Ryan Smith was thrust into a starting role Sunday and admitted that he struggled in his first extensive NFL playing time on defense.
"I know I did wrong," Smith said Wednesday as the Bucs prepare for a home game Sunday against the Giants and another dangerous passing attack. "I'm definitely going to play better. That won't happen again. Just learn from my mistakes. It's better to go through it so you know where you messed up, so it won't happen again.