After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' last-minute, 30-27 loss in Buffalo last Sunday, veteran safety T.J. Ward expressed some displeasure in this playing time. Ward, who was released by the Broncos and signed by the Buccaneers right before the start of the season, has been part of a four-man rotation for the two safety spots, though he also missed two games with a hip injury.
Asked about Ward's comments on Monday, Head Coach Dirk Koetter noted that, during a losing streak, such things are generally the product of frustration, and not overly surprising. Koetter also suggested a more effective way for Ward to address such a concern.