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Bucs urge Jameis Winston to manage his emotions

TAMPA — Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston has been lauded for his passion on the field this season, but offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter said the rookie had moments in Thursday's loss to the Rams where he needed to rein himself in with officials and opponents.

"The thing I talked to Jameis about is Jameis is the guy who should be keeping his cool no matter what happens on the field," Koetter said. "There were a few times that we had, more than just one player, more than just Jameis, too worried about the officials and not worried enough about playing, or too worried about talking to the opponents.