The Blond, The Black Dress & Jameis Winston
April 14th, 2015
Yes, Jameis Winston keeps interviewing with teams other than the Buccaneers.
This week, he was in Tennessee, and there is video.
The Titans produced one for their website, and Joe really found it humorous that Winston was escorted into the facility, per the video, by a sultry blond wearing a short black dress. She’s seen showing him around the facility, too. Per photos of Winston’s Tampa visits on Buccaneers.com, Winston only had Bucs general manager Jason Licht showing him around One Buc Palace. Oh, well. Perhaps the Bucs didn’t want to use that distraction tactic.
Winston also sat down for an in-house media interview in Tennessee.
Among the highlights, Winston said during his workouts with various teams, nobody has asked him to do anything unique but he has focused on showcasing his weaknesses.
“So I know there’s a lot of areas of improvement that I need to make. I try to find my weakest parts of my game and show them I can do anything,” Winston said.
A big focus of his Winston’s offseason was improving “movement in the pocket. “Moving and throwing,” he said.
Winston added that he believes one of his greatest strengths is instilling a winning attitude in teammates.
April 14th, 2015 at 10:03 am
the Titans are watching ………baiting and seeing if he bites.
meanwhile the bucs will be doing their best impersonation of the 3 monkeys covering their ears, mouth and eyes…..fingers crossed and all lawyered up!
April 14th, 2015 at 10:03 am
So Excited about this addition. Not only will he bring winning back, but I am thrilled about the caliber of fans threatening to walk away from the fan base if he is drafted. The bandwagon gets better looking by the day
April 14th, 2015 at 10:10 am
And anyone notice the Mike Alstott Family Foundation shirt he’s wearing?
Classic.
April 14th, 2015 at 10:12 am
You people don’t have a clue what this kid will do to the Buc’s fan and team mates do you !! HE IS GOING TO SET THIS TEAM BACK NOT FORWARD TEN YEARS . And you Winston lovers will blame it all on the Glazers over it !!!!!!!
What is a wrong with you people !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 14th, 2015 at 10:14 am
@ you can’t fix it
SHUUUUUUUUUUUUUSSSHHHHHHH!!!!!
April 14th, 2015 at 10:16 am
And wait you left out one thing……you can’t fix STUPID!
April 14th, 2015 at 10:17 am
what the heck do you mean “you people”???????
April 14th, 2015 at 10:18 am
I guess no one was really paying attention to the video and noticed what shirt he was wearing….
April 14th, 2015 at 10:19 am
Pick6
Agreed. We are in serious need of a purge round these parts.
I look for Robert9, SuperSam, Skyway Crew and a whole bunch more screen names to disappear soon after this draft when Winston’s name is called. They have just been too outlandish and consistent with the Winston hate to change the tune now. Even better, soon as we start winning, there will be a whole ship load of new names, and even more new Wistonites.
Winning cures all. Even narrow mindedness.
April 14th, 2015 at 10:26 am
Nice, a Mark Alstott Family Foundation shirt!! lol
April 14th, 2015 at 10:26 am
LOL – Showing off some of that Nashville talent from the second he walks in the door. With a test to see what % of the time Jameis stares at her a$$ as he’s following her around…
April 14th, 2015 at 10:33 am
Finally a real QB running the show in Tampa. Been a long time coming.
April 14th, 2015 at 10:33 am
Winston will be a bust like all Jimbo quarterbacks…This guy has loser written all over him and steals, pushes refs and yells at coaches while shooting squirrels…Face of the Franchise NOT!
April 14th, 2015 at 10:34 am
A big focus of his Winston’s offseason was improving “movement in the pocket. “Moving and throwing,” he said.
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Jameis don’t forget staring down receivers and not reading underneath coverage. Work son work.
April 14th, 2015 at 10:37 am
Sick of the debate Says:
April 14th, 2015 at 10:19 am
Pick6
Agreed. We are in serious need of a purge round these parts.
I look for Robert9, SuperSam, Skyway Crew and a whole bunch more screen names to disappear soon after this draft when Winston’s name is called. They have just been too outlandish and consistent with the Winston hate to change the tune now.
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Sorry, but I’ll probably still be here. As I’ve said before many times they will probably draft Winston. I prefer Mariota, that isn’t going to change until after the draft. Just like when Joe preferred JM last year. That didn’t change until after the draft. I’ll just cross my fingers and hope for the best.
April 14th, 2015 at 10:39 am
Pickgrin
The perks are always better than the gig itself in Nashville. That is a test any red blooded american male should fail miserably and be proud to do so. Got to love talent.
April 14th, 2015 at 10:40 am
@you can’t fix it
Show your football knowledge and explain how he’d set the franchise back 10 years. I’m very interested in hearing this.
April 14th, 2015 at 10:40 am
Loved the shirt. I bet the Titans fans are all up in arms about that one.
April 14th, 2015 at 10:40 am
I would rather have mariota. But who ever the pick is I will support.
April 14th, 2015 at 10:41 am
Mark my words…Mayock is right. The hands down best quarterback is Marcus.
April 14th, 2015 at 10:42 am
In this day and age with the new wage scales for rookies the 1st round busts now only set a team back 3-4 years.
April 14th, 2015 at 10:43 am
Listening to Gene Deckerhoff call TD plays for Winston at FSU….foreshadowing of the same voice calling the play by play for Winston on Sundays with the Bucs?
April 14th, 2015 at 10:49 am
Mariota, who I do like, is not the better QB on the field. Please explain how those who believe he is have come to that conclusion? Mariota does have better character history however he is also extremely monotone. If I were one of his offensive teammates, he would do nothing to fire me up or bring an ounce of energy to the huddle. Winston does indeed have some on the field and off the field question marks but he really does have an “it factor” and is a true vocal leader on the field, sidelines and locker room. I will trust the Bucs decision regardless of who they choose. One thing that will benefit either QB is that we have a new OC and a new playbook, so Glennon and the rookie will be on an even playing field as far as X’s and O’s go.
April 14th, 2015 at 10:50 am
Love the alstott shirt…. Classic.
April 14th, 2015 at 10:54 am
Mayock is always right just ask Blaine Gabbert, Johnny Manziel or Geno Smith lol
April 14th, 2015 at 10:58 am
you can’t fix it Says:
April 14th, 2015 at 10:12 am
You people don’t have a clue what this kid will do to the Buc’s fan and team mates do you !! HE IS GOING TO SET THIS TEAM BACK NOT FORWARD TEN YEARS . And you Winston lovers will blame it all on the Glazers over it !!!!!!!
What is a wrong with you people !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yes he most definitely will. We can only hope! 2005 Bucs were 11-5 and 1st in the NFCS.
April 14th, 2015 at 10:59 am
@Skyline Crew
That’s exactly right. Worse case scenario is a 3-4 yr set back.
April 14th, 2015 at 10:59 am
Sports science compared Mariota to Manziel but I think Manziel is much better.
April 14th, 2015 at 11:01 am
I keep hearing how Mariota is not the most exciting person, monotone, boring if you will.
I just saw an interesting article on MSN.. The biggest FA signings and you know who was one of the only FA signings that was not a BUST, Manning.
Please telling me how exciting Manning is. HE is the definition of Boring Monotone.
This is not WWE entertainment this is the NFL.. DONT WOW me in how you talk TALK is cheap… the BUCS need some WOW on the field.
By the way the Biggest BUSTS in that article some of the Loudest or Coolest off the field.
April 14th, 2015 at 11:01 am
So found this interesting – when it comes to the turnover argument especially.
I just looked up all the college numbers for franchise QBs in the NFL; and the only franchise QB who hasn’t throw at least 10 interceptions in a season in college was Aaron Rodgers; and he threw 8. Cam Newton threw 7 if we want to count him but he is still not an elite passer in my opinion. But I’ll count him.
Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisburger, Eli Manning, Mathew Stafford, Philip Rivers, Joe Flacco, Andrew Luck, Russel Wilson, Drew Brees, Matt Ryan.
They ALL had at least 10 interceptions in seasons in college; and many had multiple seasons. Andrew Luck threw more interceptions each year in college. Drew Brees had 20 on year, and Matt Ryan had 19. And those 2 guys have been kicking our a$$ for years.
On the flip side the following QBs had low interception totals:
Geno Smith
Alex Smith
Ryan Fitzpatrick
Colin Kaepernick
Andy Dalton (had 11 as a freshman but 3 straight years of very low interceptions before drafted)
Most of those QBs are game managers. Geno throws a ton of picks now. Kaep still can’t read a defense.
April 14th, 2015 at 11:03 am
Skyline Crew Says:
April 14th, 2015 at 10:42 am
In this day and age with the new wage scales for rookies the 1st round busts now only set a team back 3-4 years
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Winston will make less than mj and about the same as mccown did last year. Yes the poster children for busts and garbage.
April 14th, 2015 at 11:03 am
Winston’s teammates LOVE him–both baseball and football.
So, what exactly will he do to his teammates??
April 14th, 2015 at 11:11 am
All of the analyst that prefer Marcus Mariota always mention ball security as the #1 factor but they never talk about his 27 fumbles.
April 14th, 2015 at 11:15 am
Well water boy , here is the deal. if Tampa sigh this a$$ hole and he turns out to be a loser (he will) off the field like in college. how could he be the face of your team , boy that would look good !! Now how about your team mates , being a smart a$$ to them, like oh you should have block that guy better or you should have grab that ball or saying the Defence didn’t play hard enough and that why we lost, or yelling at the coaches on the side line . now how long would it be to get another elite q/b like Mariota . About another ten years.. OH Robert 9 , I was talking about Winston lovers !! Fact water boy !!!!!!! YOU HERE ME !!
April 14th, 2015 at 11:16 am
I have a question? Why do all the media folks make it a big deal about Winston possibly playing baseball but when Russel Wilson comes out publicly and says “I may want to push the envelope by playing baseball” nobody says a damn thing. Such a double standard. Jamies is the most critiqued athlete since Lebron I believe
April 14th, 2015 at 11:20 am
Skyline Crew Says:
April 14th, 2015 at 10:42 am
In this day and age with the new wage scales for rookies the 1st round busts now only set a team back 3-4 years.
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Not really even that… could be not at all, could be….forever. Let’s say we draft a QB and he flames out terribly and at the end of the season we sign a little known backup QB that’s never had a real chance to show his stuff, and he becomes the next Tony Romo… it wouldn’t hurt…but if we miss, and never find a suitable longterm solution at QB… kind of like the last 10 years, errr 20…. okay, 30 years… you get the picture.
April 14th, 2015 at 11:22 am
you can’t fix it Says:
April 14th, 2015 at 11:15 am
YOU HERE ME !!
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Stupidity CANNOT be fixed.
April 14th, 2015 at 11:27 am
@you can’t fix it
Yep I hear you buddy
April 14th, 2015 at 11:29 am
This debate is such a waste of time. Can anyone tell me when they have changed their opinion based on another individuals opinion? I doubt anyone has and if so it would most likely be a very limited number. But I get it. It is entertaining to call out everyone who disagrees with you and assign derogatory insults and names to them. Immature but entertaining during the lapse of anything of substance to post during this lame time of year.
April 14th, 2015 at 11:42 am
@Cornelius – Int totals don’t mean a whole lot. The rate at which Jameis threw interceptions in 2014 was higher than any of the QBs you listed. Most by at least a percentage point.
Brees’ sophomore season was almost as bad as Winston’s in that regard. Winston @ 3.85% int rate and Brees at 3.51%.
The often referenced Matt Ryan season is skewed. He threw 654 passes the year he threw 19 interceptions, Winston threw 467 passes to get his 18. 3.85% vs 2.91% respectively.
Ben, both Mannings and Luck were all below 2.5% int rates their last season in college.
Disclaimer : This does not mean Winston shouldn’t be the pick, this just means his interceptions aren’t a good thing.
April 14th, 2015 at 12:03 pm
You can fix it please go take your meds dude.
April 14th, 2015 at 12:05 pm
I wonder if the hot chick was a test to see if he could control his urges?
April 14th, 2015 at 12:13 pm
Because Wilson doesn’t pitch.
April 14th, 2015 at 12:18 pm
Waterboy Says:
April 14th, 2015 at 11:11 am
All of the analyst that prefer Marcus Mariota always mention ball security as the #1 factor but they never talk about his 27 fumbles.
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Winston has 28 ints and 13 fumbles. Mariota has 14 ints and 27 fumbles. Give Winston another season and he’d probably have 40+ ints and 20 fumbles. Probably why they talk about it. Kind of like what Chucky said “interception will get the coach fired”. Fumbles won’t. Brett Favre had 166 fumbles in his career. Tom Brady has 96. Vick has 96 as well. Just saying fumbles aren’t the end of everything, but interceptions are.
April 14th, 2015 at 12:19 pm
Noles on Sat.-Buc’s on Sun.
I think you need to take a little dose yourself !!
Your about a coupe French fries short of a happy meal too !!
April 14th, 2015 at 12:21 pm
Glennon! Glennon! Glennon! Best rookie quarterback to come out of the draft in the last 2 years! #GlennonmoB
April 14th, 2015 at 12:23 pm
Favre had 37 ints and 26 fumbles in his first 2 years at GB, which he was a pro bowler.
April 14th, 2015 at 12:23 pm
Let’s trade our 1st overall to the Browns and get the best kicker in the draft! Let’s build around special teams!!!
April 14th, 2015 at 1:02 pm
Nole on Sat.-Bucc on Sun. Says:
April 14th, 2015 at 12:03 pm
“You can fix it please go take your meds dude.”
Someone had to say it…
Perhaps take 2.
April 14th, 2015 at 1:03 pm
Irony: When “You here me?” isn’t the dumbest thing someone types in one article.
April 14th, 2015 at 1:04 pm
Irony: When “You here me?” isn’t the dumbest thing someone types in one comment.
April 14th, 2015 at 1:52 pm
Brett Favre and Peyton Manning disprove interceptions are everything.
Lost track of how many times I watched a pick of theirs and going WTF?!?!
April 14th, 2015 at 2:05 pm
And you know what else is funny, when people bring up the turnover argument, they ONLY speak of interceptions.
Fumbling is a turnover too and that is something that Mariota has done PLENTY in his college career.
EXACTLY THIS!!!!
I can’t believe that’s what you used as an argument.
smh. have fun rooting for the Dolphins…
although we ALL know you’ll be right back on here when the winning starts with using a different username saying, “i told you Mariota lovers that Winston was going to be the man. WOOOOO, GO BUCS!!! SEASON TICKET HOLDER SINCE ’66!!!”
April 14th, 2015 at 2:11 pm
@Celly
Curious how YOU are a season ticket holder since ’66 if you weren’t a fan until 1997?
April 14th, 2015 at 2:21 pm
@Skyline…
That was me mocking what “you can’t fix it” will be saying when he changes his username after the Bucs start winning with Winston… that’s why it was in quotes…
I will say, though, i find it interesting that you remembered me saying that…
April 14th, 2015 at 2:23 pm
and, honestly, i find it MORE interesting that THAT’S your argument rather than, “I find it curious how you are a season ticket holder since ’66 if the Bucs didn’t exist til ’76”
lol
April 14th, 2015 at 2:24 pm
I think Gruden identified the big problem with Winstons picks last season, locking on to Greene. We’ve seen Brady and Manning have down years when they didn’t trust their receivers, it happens.
Persoanlly, I think its easier to teach a gunslinger to tone it down than it is to teach a manager to step it up. That’s the situation we face in deciding between the 2 QB’s IMO.
April 14th, 2015 at 2:49 pm
@Celly
I could have gone that route. I was also going to use your birthday, but decided not to. So I looked at your page.
April 14th, 2015 at 2:52 pm
@Bill
Favre never toned it down. However, Mariota does tend to take the safer choice more often than not. He would eat a sack before he takes the dangerous throw. Winston would rather throw it than be sacked. Just a difference in playing style, but I’m sure both could probably adjust.
April 14th, 2015 at 3:00 pm
Yeah, definitely forgot I had that on there.
I’m sure most Bucs fan on here can appreciate the color scheme.
I’m working on updating my site, anyway. Got a new job and also want to change the layout; the current one is too “busy”.
April 14th, 2015 at 3:01 pm
That’s a good thing though.
April 14th, 2015 at 4:30 pm
Makes me nervous that Winston is still visiting teams. (Coming here to Chicago too.) Joe said that Winston would probably stop visiting teams if he knew the Bucs were taking him. Is Mariota still visiting teams? I hope so.
April 14th, 2015 at 5:34 pm
@You can’t fix it
STFU!!!!!! Do you even watch football????
April 14th, 2015 at 5:39 pm
Can’t wait till all the haters jump head first onto the bandwagon and say they knew Winston was the answer all along…Fake ass bucs fans….do your homework before you start judging.
April 15th, 2015 at 1:28 am
(byron leftwich)
April 15th, 2015 at 5:56 am
@Skyline,
You’re right, Favre never really toned it down. I doubt the Packers regret that (the Vikings probably do, lol). This is how I see the two QB’s; Winston can and does make the incredible play with some risk….MM makes the solid decision, but I question his ability to make the incredible play.
I like both these guys, they are different, and as a Bucs fan I’m really sick of the passive approach to winning. You know what I’m talking about. I’m a Winstonite, but MM is a hell of a player and would be a great pick, just not the “best” pick IMO.
April 15th, 2015 at 9:43 am
rayjay1122 Says:
April 14th, 2015 at 10:49 am
Mariota, who I do like, is not the better QB on the field. Please explain how those who believe he is have come to that conclusion? Mariota does have better character history however he is also extremely monotone. If I were one of his offensive teammates, he would do nothing to fire me up or bring an ounce of energy to the huddle. Winston does indeed have some on the field and off the field question marks but he really does have an “it factor” and is a true vocal leader on the field, sidelines and locker room. I will trust the Bucs decision regardless of who they choose. One thing that will benefit either QB is that we have a new OC and a new playbook, so Glennon and the rookie will be on an even playing field as far as X’s and O’s go.
I agree with what your saying here. I am on the fence about the possibility of Winston due to all the question marks but Mariota gives me nothing to be excited about. Lets face it there’s going to be a lot of times where this offense needs to be pumped up and after watching Mariota I don’t see him getting anyone pumped up about anything.