The Facts: Winston doesn't lack for leadership qualities, but sometimes he can go over the top. Whether it's eating Ws before games, picking fights with opposing defensive backs or playing hurt, the Bucs quarterback can put added pressure on himself. Bucs OC Todd Monken wants Winston to try less to impress. "The thing is what I've seen, irrespective of the physical stuff on the field, let's not try so hard," Monken said Thursday.

Diehards Line: The coach continued: "He's got natural leadership qualities. A toughness about him. Guys want to follow him. It's okay to fail. He's human. It's okay to be hurt. It's okay to have that side of you. Let's just go. You don't have to try so hard. Guys will follow you. Just be yourself." Monken has given up his duties as receivers coach to work as the Bucs' full-time offensive coordinator. That means he will have more time with Winston. It also means that he has to help HC Dirk Koetter fix the problems on offense, like the Bucs red zone efficiency, where they ranked 24th in the NFL. Monken is quick to note that with five more touchdowns in 2017, the Bucs would've ranked eighth. But dropped balls, fumbled snaps and missed assignments led to the fall -- or as Monken put it: "We chose to suck."