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"I've kind of answered that question a few times. I think we're going to end up in good position to get some good players. So to me, that can't even come into the equation," Smith said.
At 2-13 heading into next Sunday's finale against the New Orleans Saints (6-9), the Bucs own the NFC's worst record and will pick no worse than second.
Smith rejects the notion it would ever be advantageous for a team to enter a game hoping to improve or preserve its projected spot in the draft,Wholesale Hockey Jerseys China.
The coach is quick to point out that McCown's play isn't the only reason for Tampa Bay's problems. The running game has been inconsistent and a porous offensive line has had difficulty protecting the passer.
First-year general manager Jason Licht and Smith overhauled much of the roster after being hired last winter,Cheap Soccer Jerseys Free Shipping, including using the entire 2014 draft to bolster an offense that continues to sputter.
However, coach Lovie Smith expects his team to practice well and do everything it can to close out a disappointing season with a victory.
Smith noted Monday that his players have one more opportunity to not only avoid going winless at home, but also leave a lasting impression "one way or another" on the staff making evaluations heading into what promises to be another offseason of change.
Regardless of where the Bucs finish, they undoubtedly will feel pressure to consider selecting a quarterback. Josh McCown,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, a career backup Smith brought in to be the starter, is the league's lowest-rated passer.
"We have a full allotment of draft picks. We have an excellent staff that evaluates guys," the coach added. "That's the positive if you look at it. ... If you have to be down where we are, why not get your choice of a few of the best players available in the draft?"
"We do want to finish it up the right way. I think all our guys realize that," Smith said, adding the players are not worried about where the team winds up in the draft.
Smith doesn't anticipate any difficulty motivating his players this week. In addition to being 0-7 at home,Jerseys NFL Wholesale, the Bucs are 0-5 against NFC South rivals, including a 37-31 overtime loss at New Orleans in October.
The Packers had seven sacks Sunday, and McCown was hit on five other occasions.
While Smith has been encouraged by the development of the team's top three draft picks — receiver Mike Evans, tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins and running back Charles Sims — he is looking forward to improving the roster with an additional infusion of young talent next season.
TAMPA,cheap nfl jerseys china, Fla. (AP) — Winning could hurt Tampa Bay's chances of landing the No. 1 overall selection in the 2015 NFL draft.
"(Against the Packers), even though we didn't play as well, guys fought right up until the end,Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys," the coach added. "They weren't thinking about that pick or anything like that. This week we're going to do the same thing."
The Tennessee Titans (2-13) are the other team in the running for the top pick.
"If you have to be down here, you need to get something from it," Smith said, alluding to the impending draft position.
"We're going to make decisions," the coach said, "that give us the best chance to win ... and let everything else take care of itself."
The Bucs drooped to 31st in total offense after managing a season-low 109 net yards in a 20-3 loss to Green Bay. |
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