Raheem Morris Expecting More Out Of Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward

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    Tampa Bay coach Raheem Morris said in an interview with CBSSports.com that he wants to see more from RB Derrick Ward this year. Ward, who was signed as a free agent prior to the 2009 season after playing a prominent role with the New York Giants, struggled in Tampa Bay when he totaled just 409 yards on 114 carries with only one touchdown. Cadillac Williams is entrenched as the starter for the Bucs, but Morris wants Ward to be more involved. "We have to find ways to make Derrick a more productive player this year," Morris said. "He came in and did some good things for us. We have to do a better job as coaches. He has to do a better job in preparation. It all goes together. We have two pretty good backs that can go out and be special on any given day."

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    CBS Sports