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TAMPA, Fla. - Winning could hurt Tampa Bays chances of landing the No. 1 overall selection in the 2015 NFL draft.However, coach Lovie Smith expects his team to practice well and do everything it can to close out a disappointing season with a victory.At 2-13 heading into next Sundays finale against the New Orleans Saints (6-9), the Bucs own the NFCs worst record and will pick no worse than second.The Tennessee Titans (2-13) are the other team in the running for the top pick.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 off-season of change.First-year general manager Jason Licht and Smith overhauled much of the roster after being hired last winter, including using the entire 2014 draft to bolster an offence that continues to sputter.The Bucs drooped to 31st in total offence after managing a season-low 109 net yards in a 20-3 loss to Green Bay.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.Ive kind of answered that question a few times. I think were going to end up in good position to get some good players. So to me, that cant even come into the equation, Smith said.(Against the Packers), even though we didnt play as well, guys fought right up until the end, the coach added. They werent thinking about that pick or anything like that. This week were going to do the same thing.Regardless of where the Bucs finish, they undoubtedly will feel pressure to consider selecting a quarterback. Josh McCown, a career backup Smith brought in to be the starter, is the leagues lowest-rated passer.The coach is quick to point out that McCowns play isnt the only reason for Tampa Bays problems. The running game has been inconsistent and a porous offensive line has had difficulty protecting the passer.The Packers had seven sacks Sunday, and McCown was hit on five other occasions.While Smith has been encouraged by the development of the teams 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.If you have to be down here, you need to get something from it, Smith said, alluding to the impending draft position.We have a full allotment of draft picks. We have an excellent staff that evaluates guys, the coach added. Thats 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?Smith doesnt anticipate any difficulty motivating his players this week. In addition to being 0-7 at home, the Bucs are 0-5 against NFC South rivals, including a 37-31 overtime loss at New Orleans in October.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.Were going to make decisions, the coach said, that give us the best chance to win ... and let everything else take care of itself.___Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Cheap China Jerseys .com) - Joe Pavelski scored twice to lead the San Jose Sharks in a 5-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers to split a home-and-home set. Cheap NCAA Jerseys . -- The defending Canadian womens curling champions squandered an opportunity to take sole possession of first place in the standings Tuesday at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. http://www.authenticwholesalechinajerseys.com/. 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Roberto Martinez signed the Senegalese international from Lokomotiv Moscow in January for £13.5m, but he made just two starts - and failed to complete 90 minutes - in the five months before Martinezs departure in the summer. WATCH NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. Despite being frozen out of the Goodison first-team picture completely by Koeman, Niasse is convinced he can still make his name in England. Niasse told The Guardian: Its sad, its really sad. And, to be honest, I think that I dont deserve this.But what I can do is just keep my head and fight to change things. Im not going to make a drama over this. I just deal with it. I know that its just one period.Im in the dressing-room with the U23s but I dont have a locker.The other players have [a place] where they put their stuff but I dont. I come with my bag and I just have a place that I know. I put my bag down, I train and after, I put everything in my car and go home. Niasse is tackled by Leicesters Marcin Wasilewski in the penultimate game of last season Koeman said: You have to leave.dddddddddddd. I couldnt understand how that decision could have been made after 45 minutes but I just said: OK, thank you. Its his decision. Hes the manager. What can I do?Niasse had offers over the summer from Germany, Spain, Portugal and Turkey but he is determined to prove he has what it takes to succeed in England.He said: I want to show myself in the Premier League and I hope it can be at Everton, because its the team that Im feeling. Every weekend, Im watching the games, Im supporting the team, Im behind them. Im a blue.But, if I get the opportunity to show what I can do at another Premier League team, I will go and I will do it. You never know what can happen. This is football.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the British Masters on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! 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