For all of his accomplishments on the field, Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy has been dogged by unfair criticism throughout his career that he's too nice.
One moment during Monday's 30-27 loss to the Steelers isn't going to help him in that regard.
Still, it was a refreshing show of sportsmanship during a situation that has become highly controversial this season: how to legally hit a quarterback.
McCoy was mic'ed up for the Monday Night Football game, and ESPN's microphones caught him saying, "My fault, Ben," even before his helmet made contact with Roethlisberger's chest after the Steelers quarterback released a pass from his own end zone late in the first quarter.