A week ago the Buccaneers were celebrating a second big win in a row and it was highlighted by a career game from Ryan Smith. The young corner had what appeared to truly be a career turner on the field as his past struggles all seemed to vanish in a complete game both on special teams and outside at corner. Fast forward to Monday Night Football and a defense unable to stop Ben Roethlisberger and the question arises www.buccaneerscheapshops.com , why did Ryan Smith not get an opportunity to build upon last weeks game? Last week, Koetter commented on how big a game Ryan Smith had. “I thought that was Ryan Smith’s easily best game of his career. I thought he was aggressive all day. Not only that, but he made two really big plays on punt coverage. I’m just so proud of him. Very proud of him because that kid has taken some abuse and for him to hang in there and keep battling.” - Dirk KoetterIt seems strange that a week removed from such a big game but playing the veteran over a younger guy playing well has happened before. A season ago coming off arguably his best game, Vernon Hargreaves III inexplicably saw a massive decrease in playing time. This week, it’s Ryan Smith in lieu of returning vet Brent Grimes who was previously injured and did not play too well in this one. We are currently seeing a similar ordeal take place in the backfield on offense where Jacquizz Rodgers is seeing the field over Ronald Jones who has been unable to crack suiting up let alone touching the ball on offense. For Dirk Koetter and Mike Smith, comfort takes precedent over recent results. Comfort means taking the guy you know, some would say high floor, versus high ceiling and potentially a bigger payout. Playing it safe funny enough is not what got this team to 2-0. Moving to Monken calling plays on offense gave this team a spark. Ryan Fitzpatrick delivering big blows through the air and taking chances allowed this offense to blossom while Jameis Winston served his suspension. This team took an “L” against the Steelers in a game in which they kicked field goals instead of going for touchdowns. They reverted to more first down runs versus passes, a trend they had bucked the first two weeks en route to historic offensive performances. Jameis Winston returns to work Tuesday morning. When Jameis returns he most likely will not start until after the bye week. When this team comes out of the bye there will be a change. At quarterback for one Tampa Bay Buccaneers T-Shirt , there should be a change as Winston takes the reigns. At running back, the team should start to work Ronald Jones in to add another level to the offense with an explosive runner out of the backfield. The defense may want to look towards another youth movement as Jordan Whitehead plays more often in place of Chris Conte and alongside Justin Evans. Maybe, just maybe, the team looks at getting Ryan Smith some more opportunities outside at corner opposite Carlton Davis, maybe. 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, 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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hats ," 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, 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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hoodie , 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, 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.