Godsend!

April 30th, 2015

godsend
jameis winston 1225Finally!

Joe is wiping a tear of joy from his cheek.

Finally. Rejoice Bucs fans, finally the Bucs have a franchise quarterback.

Tonight, Team Glazer, Jason Licht and Lovie Smith did the right thing, the smart thing, the only thing. They selected the best quarterback in the draft, Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston.

Joe cannot tell you how he truly feels right now. Never did Joe dream the Bucs would have a shot at Winston. But by the decree of a Higher Authority, it has happened. The heavens parted and upon the skies came the Chosen One.

So it shall be written; so it shall be said: The Bucs have a franchise quarterback.

Finally.

As the kid sitting on his bed with an adult magazine said in the final minutes of “Animal House,” when a young lass was thrown through the window and landed on the bed, “Thank you, God!”

The beer is going to taste awfully good tonight.

109 Responses to “Godsend!”

  1. cmurda Says:

    F YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSs

  2. Warren Says:

    In before the site crashes!! Woohoooo!!!!!!!!

  3. bucrightoff Says:

    The Bucs have a QB. Franchise QB? Time will tell. But no pressure Jamies, if you bust the Bucs are only moving to London. So don’t bust, have a good 50 crab legs tonight and eff your GF right in the….yeah.

  4. Lawrence Says:

    Yes

  5. Aceofaerospace Says:

    I’m his biggest fan now, next to Joe of course.

  6. SteveK Says:

    Woohoo!

  7. Thomas branham Says:

    Thank you thank goodness

  8. Deminion Says:

    So happy

  9. Yungry Says:

    Go Bucs and Winston! Ready to win now

  10. Love and Warrick Dunn Says:

    In my best Ric Flair: WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    For some of you and Los Joses, smoke ‘em if ya got ‘em, and have a favorite adult beverage, mi amigos!! (Pablo?)

    For others, he’s a Buccaneer now, hopefully you’ll eventually view him differently, given the chance. I think you will enjoy his pressers.

    And for a select few of you
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    http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mmjJqxQkUlA/U4oKc9cM2vI/AAAAAAAAKD0/cZy41122Tmo/s1600/tumblr_m6fo1eoSfb1rzjjfeo1_500.gif

  11. theodore Says:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImaYMoTi2g8

  12. BucFanForever Says:

    Now that he has been drafted #1, now his mission is to produce hall of fame caliber play for many years.

  13. TheShaz Says:

    OK – on to the 2nd pick – HELP JAMEIS !

  14. dusthty rhothdes Says:

    WOOOO

  15. Mark Biggens Bachman Says:

    He’s no Vinny

  16. Nole on Sat.-Bucc on Sun. Says:

    “It Starts”

  17. Hector Says:

    i wish I could see the faces of all the folks who said “MM” is the pick!!!

  18. Johnny Says:

    i think it’s the right move, i hope for the best

  19. HarlemBuc Says:

    Exhales…
    That’s it.

  20. Ed Kerber Says:

    The Bucs still have the a fourth best ab in the division

  21. Bonas Says:

    Well get uesd to top of draft ! Bad guy ! Bad pick!

  22. Brion Says:

    Clap, clap-clapclapclap By-ron Left-wich!

  23. mac Says:

    Hey Joe…

    Now that the smoke has cleared and we have a new QB are you glad we ended up with Winston this year over Manziel last year?

  24. celly Says:

    @Buc1987

    I’m looking forward to seeing you in your new jersey…

    would be even better to get a pic of Erik giving you the jersey as well.

  25. bee Says:

    Bout time this team had a legit QB! All you Mariota lovers, sorry, better luck next lifetime!

  26. JabooBuc Says:

    Now we get to play big boy football!!!!

  27. Tampa2ali Says:

    Finally it’s over all the talk all the hate… We got the man yes yes yes Jameis Winston is officially a buc

  28. INDYbucsfan Says:

    Woooohoooooo!!!!!!!! I hope so many people quit being bucs fans for this!!! I’ll take your seat!

  29. MarineBucsFan Says:

    So refreshing!!!

  30. Ray Rice Says:

    Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Yeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaa! #Randy Macho Man Savage Voice

  31. BUCutalkinbout Says:

    Let’s get dangerous!
    #darkwingduck
    TAMPA!!!!!!!

  32. lurker Says:

    87 gets a jersey from erik the witchdoctor, snake-oil, pill pusher.

  33. ToesOnTheLine! Says:

    Yes please draft some quality OL to protect the guy you just drafted at #1

  34. bucsjunkie Says:

    Finally! We got our man!

  35. Dreambig Says:

    Hell Yes!!!!!

  36. Sick of the debate Says:

    Im buying season tickets.

    Screw the crab legs, go get that kid some beef for the Oline.

  37. MarineBucsFan Says:

    BAAAAAAYYYYY!!!!!

  38. rayjay1122 Says:

    Love it!!!!!

  39. brian Says:

    Bucs just lost a life long fan.. The only thing to look forward to now. Is new coaching staff, GM, and QB. After they all get fired in 2yrs.

  40. lurker Says:

    congrats on your convictions 87!

    and congratulations to buccaneer’s fans everywhere.

  41. lurker Says:

    i goota get me a winston jersey for my trip to hawaii.

  42. Love and Warrick Dunn Says:

    Erik?

  43. Buccfan305 Says:

    Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  44. LJS4th Says:

    For Sale 2 Club seats Sec 207 Row R Seat 3 & 4 won’t support a poor character organization. Former season ticket holder since 1980. I will just keep

  45. MadMax Says:

    I knew it, but still Im stoked to have some finality to it!

    Now to work back into the 1st for Landon Collins……or just see what LT falls to us…..another Collins could be there.

  46. Sick of the Hate Says:

    It feels good. It feels real good.

  47. bucs55 Says:

    Wasent a big fan of this pick but now he’s a buc so let’s get it come to work everyday and let’s get these wins #bucsnation #itsabucsfan #ifyoureabucimsupportingyou #truebucsfan

  48. Capt.Tim Says:

    Yessssss!
    Waited a loooong time for this day to come.
    Now- trade up for Erick flowers or D J humphries

  49. MadMax Says:

    @LJS4th, so you had no issues with Sapp? lol….. I didnt, Im just saying

  50. celly Says:

    brian Says:
    April 30th, 2015 at 8:22 pm
    Bucs just lost a life long fan.. The only thing to look forward to now. Is new coaching staff, GM, and QB. After they all get fired in 2yrs.

    Feel free to go ahead and kick rocks.

    You won’t be missed.

    I’m sure you’ll be back after we start winning.

  51. Erik the WiseMMan Says:

    W.T.F.

    87, email me your address thru my website…

    I guess the Bucs are still my #1 favorite team, but The Titans are now a really close 2nd.

    I sincerely hope that Winston can be the QB the Bucs need him to be, but I have way more confidence in Mariota.

  52. Sick of the Hate Says:

    Already seeing a few rats jumping ship.

    See ya.

    Oh, but you know you will be back claiming to have been in favor of Winston all along.

  53. Keepitreal Says:

    See you LJS… Great day!!!!

  54. canadian bucsfan Says:

    But but we needed to take Leonard Williams cause DT was a very big nedd for this team lol

  55. BucFanInTokyo Says:

    Great pick! I believe the Bucs did their homework, weighed all their options, and went with the best choice for the future of the team. Welcome to Tampa Jameis. Looking forward to watching you light it up on Sundays! Win Bucs Win!

  56. Love and Warrick Dunn Says:

    Props to Erik for being here and following through. A lot of people wouldn’t do that.

    Hopefully he will win you over.

  57. Pickgrin Says:

    Bout time we got some real skills and some ‘tude behind center.

    Welcome Jameis! Teach this team how to WIN.

  58. lurker Says:

    congrats to both young men who will forever be linked.

  59. tval Says:

    Yesss!! Good jo, bucs! Congrats! Look at fowler..lol!! Hes gonna be great..sorry haters!

  60. WalkdaPlank Says:

    Joe we both know those tears came from the OTHER head. 😉

  61. Erik the WiseMMan Says:

    And fyi, I’ve decided that I am never changing my screen name. Unless I change my mind and want to switch it to my web address…

  62. PocketPirate Says:

    Finally we get to go into games with the NFC South where everyone has a franchise QB with our OWN. Go Bucs!

  63. buddah Says:

    Darkest day in franchise history. Doubt if he’ll ever see the field. I’ll root for him as a fan, but my expectations couldn’t be any lower. I’ve never seen a number one draft choice who garnered so little enthusiasm from the panels on espn and NFL network. Again, we are the laughing stock of the league and have the fourth best quarterback in the NFC South.

  64. Kevin Says:

    To the Glazers…. We stayed with you through all of your poor decisions. Firing a Super Bowl winning coach, poor draft choices year after year, refusal to spend money, Raheem, and the Rutgers experience. But to make the face of the franchise this person is unacceptable to me and my family. I’ll tell you something that might register with you. Our CASH is never going to be spent on your product again. Best of luck.

  65. LUVMYBUCS Says:

    @87

    Hat Tip. Well played Ol’ Boy.

  66. lurker Says:

    seriously…you are a fan of this team or not. if their draft choice makes you leave…byebye.

    if they drafted mariota, or even traded down, i’d be bummed or upset, but still a fan.

  67. LUVMYBUCS Says:

    @Joe’s

    As usual-thank U for the draft coverage.

  68. 1bucsfan40 Says:

    Way to screw it up L&L….Let’s give an immature kid millions of dollars and the keys to the city and expect him to all of the sudden turn into a responsible person.

    I’m so sick of the Bucs fu#*ing up every draft! This is actually worse than passing on Luke Kuechley!!!

  69. P'cola Buc Says:

    Anyone who is truly a Bucs fan will reunite and get behind our newest quarterback. Let’s give him our support. Give him the chance to learn and grow and eventually make us proud!

  70. BUCSLEGENDS Says:

    Ok the pick is in,… now can we All get over this craziness and get along !!!!!!! #BucsFansUnite GO BUCS !!!!!!!

  71. celly Says:

    @Kevin,

    You can kindly kick rocks as well. The Glazers aren’t hurting for your money. There are plenty of people that will be willing to take your seat.

    And, as usual, we’ll see you in a couple years when we’re winning.

  72. MadMax Says:

    @LUV, Im doing the happy dance!

    And look at that, Scherff goes 5th….I was praising him way before the combine.

  73. Eric Says:

    Jaboo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  74. Love and Warrick Dunn Says:

    “Kevin Says:
    April 30th, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    Our CASH is never going to be spent on your product again. Best of luck.”

    http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view3/3246525/buhbye-o.gif

  75. Horice Says:

    FOR EVERYBODY WHO SAID; Bucs won’t pick him, trade down, or the classic “I’ll never cheer for the Bucs if they draft him.” Don’t let the door knob hit ha where the good Lord split ya!

  76. I'm tired and 87 is right Says:

    Woot woot! Go Bucs! We got our man!

  77. LUVMYBUCS Says:

    @MadMax

    Lol, I bet U are my brotha-enjoy yourself.

    Of course I wanted the KingzRansom. But hey, it is..what it is.
    I can only hope for the best.

    Cheers 2 My Brothas

    GO BUCS!

  78. mike30#1bucfan Says:

    Yyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh

  79. John Says:

    Knew a black coach would pick a black QB. Can you name 5 black QB’s who fit in the mold of Rogers, Luck, Elway, Marino or Brady???? Didn’t think so… Was a buc fan since 76 but with this pick I’ll believe I’ll have to finally give up my loved buc’s (yes I remained a fan even in the 80’s) but this winston pick is a fool’s move and just set the team back another several years

  80. charactermatters Says:

    Disappointed, but I’m still here. Still a Buccaneer fan. Now let’s do something to keep this kid off his ass!

  81. Love and Warrick Dunn Says:

    “John Says:
    April 30th, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    Knew a black coach would pick a black QB.”

    Please join Robert 9 on Racist Island.

    And people said the race card was being played??

  82. PocketPirate Says:

    Wow John that is THE most racist post I have seen so far. Pathetic.

  83. distraughtfan Says:

    And that’s why we are and always will be the Yucs! Better get out your orange and whites folks cuz it’s back to the bad ol’ days. Embarrassed to say I’m a Bucs fan as of today, what a disgrace.
    Guess the Bucs only care about selling tickets for a couple years, he will be a bust and then the Glazers will sell the team once they fill their pockets. Manchester United fans are the real winners here, because all that money generated from all the FSU D-bags in the couple years he will last in the NFL will go straight to funding that roster not ours.
    And to think we actually had a chance to draft the next Steve Young instead we get Byron Leftwich 2.0 . The 2.0 is for the 2 tons of baggage he brings to our city.

  84. D-WOOD Says:

    Thank you Team Glazer for not listening to all the armchair GM’s and drafting the guy with the best chance to lead this franchise back to the promise land.

  85. celly Says:

    John Says:
    April 30th, 2015 at 8:49 pm
    Knew a black coach would pick a black QB. Can you name 5 black QB’s who fit in the mold of Rogers, Luck, Elway, Marino or Brady???? Didn’t think so… Was a buc fan since 76 but with this pick I’ll believe I’ll have to finally give up my loved buc’s (yes I remained a fan even in the 80’s) but this winston pick is a fool’s move and just set the team back another several years

    Why couldn’t it be “i knew a coach would pick the best, more read QB”

    I guess that narrative doesn’t fit your prejudiced agenda…

    As i’ve told others, please feel free to kick some rocks, and go ahead and eat a bag of *icks while you’re at it.

    And, as usual, we’ll see you back when we’re winning again.

  86. tiny tim Says:

    We up in there!!!!! 87, love and warrick, joe and all the winston supporters, thanks for taking the fight to all the haters this offseason. I will go back to enjoying my crab legs. Tampa bay

  87. Love and Warrick Dunn Says:

    “distraughtfan Says:
    April 30th, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    all the FSU D-bags”

    http://thenosebleeds.nextimpulsemedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/bz4bie5cyaa85in.0_standard_709.0.jpg

  88. stupid, stupid, stupid Says:

    Knew a black coach would pick a black QB. Can you name 5 black QB’s who fit in the mold of Rogers, Luck, Elway, Marino or Brady???? Didn’t think so… Was a buc fan since 76 but with this pick I’ll believe I’ll have to finally give up my loved buc’s (yes I remained a fan even in the 80’s) but this winston pick is a fool’s move and just set the team back another several years…. bet Lovie and company don’t make it 2 more seasons as buc’s coach and then they can start over AGAIN…….

  89. celly Says:

    i remember when everyone said, “it’s not about race. i just don’t think Jameis will be a good QB”

    its nice to see the truth starting to come out.

  90. celly Says:

    so are you just going to change your name and keep writing the same thing over and over?

  91. Love and Warrick Dunn Says:

    “stupid, stupid, stupid Says:
    April 30th, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    Knew a black coach would pick a black QB. Can you name 5 black QB’s who fit in the mold of Rogers, Luck, Elway, Marino or Brady???? Didn’t think so… Was a buc fan since 76 but with this pick I’ll believe I’ll have to finally give up my loved buc’s (yes I remained a fan even in the 80’s) but this winston pick is a fool’s move and just set the team back another several years…. bet Lovie and company don’t make it 2 more seasons as buc’s coach and then they can start over AGAIN…….”

    So you are agreeing with the other racist guy?

  92. Bojim Says:

    lurker Says:

    congrats to both young men who will forever be linked.
    _______________________________________________

    That’s a nice sentiment.
    ________________________________________________

    The people that are still hating may leave now. Remember, you said you are no longer fans so don’t let the door smack you in the ass!!!!!!

  93. ToesOnTheLine! Says:

    @ Horice

    I wanted trade down so you’re saying I should “not let the door hit me” just because they didn’t go that way? I thought they’d trade down, they didn’t, I was wrong, but that doesn’t change my love for the team. Damn some of you Winston fans are poor winners, it’s like you want to drive fellow Bucs fans away just for having a different opinion.

  94. Love and Warrick Dunn Says:

    @celly

    That’s what Im wondering. I think he’s just adding on at the end. “that’s a post I can get behind, I’ll quote it”

  95. stupid, stupid, stupid Says:

    PS…. 1 interception for every touch down pass…. VERY smart choice Bucs

  96. Bucs Number One Fan Says:

    JAMIES WINSTON!!!! You can’t spell Winston without WIN! 🙂 To all you haters f u, get out! Jump ship rats

  97. Love and Warrick Dunn Says:

    stupid, stupid, stupid Says:
    April 30th, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    PS…. 1 interception for every touch down pass

    Nope

    65 tds 28 ints

    even his last year he had seven more tds than ints. Your name is valid.

  98. BleedOrange78 Says:

    This was the correct pick for our personnel and coaching staff. Perhaps it won’t work out but that is the risk with all draft picks (even MM who has a lot to prove himself). For those alleged “fans” who now say they’ve lost all respect for the team because of the pick and will root for someone else, prove you have these ethics you claim to care so much about. Keep your word and go away! Never come back. You will not be missed! Your opinions are no longer of interest.

  99. stupid, stupid, stupid move Says:

    Knew a black coach would pick a black QB. Can you name 5 black QB’s who fit in the mold of Luck, Brady, Manning, Rogers or Brees???? Didn’t think so because they don’t exist!!!!!!!! I have been a buc’s fan since 76 (yes I was a fan in the 80’s) but now I know my beloved bus’s are fully in the toilet. Bet a 1000 to 1 that Lovie and company don’t make it 3 more seasons!!!!!!!! then the buc’s can attempt to rebuild AGAIN……. Winston, basically 1 interception for every touchdown throw —– very intelligent pick dumb asses………

  100. abdominal snowman Says:

    stupid, stupid, stupid, and john is just barry spewing his BS

  101. RustyRhinos Says:

    Welcome to Tampa Bay, Mr. Winston !

  102. stupid, stupid, stupid move Says:

    Hummm….. No one can give me the 5 QB’s… and Yes I understand winstons interception to TD ratio isn’t exactly 1 to 1 but his interception ratio is unbelievable and Florida State only plays 3 or 4 top notch talent teams a season…. what’s this guy gonna do when he faces real DB’s week in and week out????? I’ll tell ya, set a new record most interceptions in a game and most interceptions in a season, that’s what…….

  103. agree Says:

    Agree with stupid move . Two great wide receivers but the ball will be going to the defense…… should have traded down and built a team

  104. Love and Warrick Dunn Says:

    “stupid, stupid, stupid move Says:
    April 30th, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    Hummm….. No one can give me the 5 QB’s”

    Are you still crowing about your racist viewpoints?

    Are you saying black people can’t play quarterback? Knuckledraggers like you are an embarrassment.

  105. lurker Says:

    interesting first interview by bucs on bucs.com. how did they set that up so fast? was the interviewer in bama? hmmmmmmmm

    http://www.buccaneers.com/videos/videos/1st-Interview-w-QB-Jameis-Winston/ee41548b-624e-4bf0-aa3e-b81d53bab284

  106. distraughtfan Says:

    Love and Dunn I’m not a Gator so what’s your point?
    Wanna know how Tampa feels? Go to the team site and see for yourself. Talk about a pissed off fan base For every person happy about the pick there are 8 more saying how they are no longer fans!! I’m not surprised at all decent humans with good morals and ethics still exist. Just not on this site or at FSU!

  107. Love and Warrick Dunn Says:

    @distraught

    Anything I say won’t change your preconceptions. And, really, who cares what either of us thinks?

    Be a Bucs fan. Or don’t.

    It won’t change the impact Winston makes on or off the field.

    He’s the teams QB now. You can bitch about it. You can see if he shows to be what you think he is, or you can let him prove otherwise.

    It’s done though. It’s over.

  108. Hawaiian Buc Says:

    I was at the stadium tonight, right on the field, with 20,000 other fans. There was nothing but loud cheers. I didn’t see one person that was upset, and I was looking for them. I was actually shocked, as I expected a lot of boos. So all you little b!tches that are crying, I got 2 words for you : TOO BAD

  109. Hawaiian Buc Says:

    I hope all the people crying about the pick do stop being a Bucs fan. If you have season tickets, give them up. Go be an idiot and a crybaby. Nobody cares. You are meaningless, and we don’t need idiots like you cheering for the Bucs.