Today’s Jameis Winston Shoulder Update
October 18th, 2017
Shoulder update
Joe will keep this to the nuts and bolts of what’s happening with America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, on the heels of him busting up his shoulder Sunday.
First, Jameis practiced today on a limited basis but didn’t throw, per winning head coach Dirk Koetter.
That makes sense, Jameis’ sprained AC joint needs rest, not work.
Second, the Bucs haven’t signed a new quarterback, so that should be the equivalent of a neon sign in your bedroom. If Jameis wasn’t going to be available Sunday, then the Bucs would add a QB and not let themselves be down to one quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick, and emergency backup Adam Humphries.
Third, Ryan Griffin, the No. 3 QB on injured reserve, isn’t available to return yet per league rules. So he’s not an option.
Look, Joe can’t play much of a speculation game on Jameis’ shoulder. At some point this week, he’ll throw the football. If it looks pretty good (80 percent? 90?) then he’s sure to play Sunday.
October 18th, 2017 at 4:30 pm
I would be very surprised if Jameis isn’t the starter on Sunday.
I expect him to have a great game even though the Bills are one of the top defenses in the NFL
October 18th, 2017 at 4:41 pm
Wausa… great game against a top defense? I’ve seen a 10 year vet adjust his game to compensate for the injury and do so effectively, with top notch receivers… it was Aaron Rodgers. Now can Jameis do so, without the experience? Only if the Running backs have a great game and Jameis doesn’t try to make throws that are beyond his present ability due to his injury. I hope so, but I’m not nearly as certain as you sound.
October 18th, 2017 at 4:41 pm
They should sit him for the buffalo game.
October 18th, 2017 at 4:51 pm
Jameis should sit this week’s game out. After watching the game last week, it’s clear the Bucs are not a playoff team…maybe an 8-8 season at best. We’re another year, and a good defensive end away from playoff contention. Keep Jameis on the sidelines and let him heal fully. He is the long-term hope for the franchise.
October 18th, 2017 at 4:53 pm
I will buy Jameis 20 lbs of crab legs if DK does not start him. I just watched DKs press conference he is checked out. Acts like he is Bill Billicheck and he can only beat the Bears and Giants. LOL
October 18th, 2017 at 4:55 pm
Ryan Griffin is the future of this franchise, In 3-4 years he will start for Gruden.
October 18th, 2017 at 4:55 pm
As Pablo would say: He’s “Growing some Bolas” and will play.
October 18th, 2017 at 5:01 pm
EA wtf are you blabbering about.
October 18th, 2017 at 5:03 pm
Winston will be fine
October 18th, 2017 at 5:08 pm
Maybe Koetter will stop calling for a long freaking pass on 3rd &2. Are u gonna tell me that Jameis has regressed? That’s total BS. Dirk Koetter has regressed as a play caller. Now all of a sudden Jameis is erratic. Against Minnesota, his only game w a turnover he was 18-22 in the second half erratic. Jameis doesn’t play defense. This team stinks because of the defense. Even if the offense is off we can still win if the D plays ok. Stop blaming Jameis, on offense Koetter needs to run the ball and sustain long drives like he used to. Remember Charles sims when he was a receiving threat out of the backfield ? He had close to 1000 yards combined a couple years ago. Now on 3rd and 2 we only look to throw longer passes. This offenses decline is because of the HEAD FREAKING COACH !!!!
October 18th, 2017 at 5:13 pm
If Jameis plays it will be back to 12 points and counting on the kicker again.
October 18th, 2017 at 5:14 pm
Jimmy T: Listen to the press conference, watch Dirks body language. He is losing faith in Jameis and is Probably praying that Fitz starts. Nothing wrong with a little quarterback controversy. Besides, Fitzpatrick throws a hell of a lot better deep ball.
October 18th, 2017 at 5:31 pm
wouldn’t it be something if playing wounded turned out to be the exercise Jameis needed to finally take the easy throw to the open guy and keep the chains moving? I forget which game it was, but after one of his train wreck games he came out determined to take what the defense gave him and nothing more. Eventually the defense adjusted and he got his big plays, but it was one of the best games of his career.
Maybe a slightly limited Jameis will be inclined to be a higher percentage passer, making the throws that a guy like Marcus Mariota has made to jump ahead of Jameis in many peoples’ eyes in terms of being a reliable, consistent triggerman
October 18th, 2017 at 5:57 pm
I’ll bet my left nut, my 2 cars and my house that Gruden never coaches again…like for any team.
Peeps calling for Dirk’s head after him being HC for only 21 games look like morons to me.
Let me get this straight. If they bring Gruden back and the team on wins 11 games through his first 21 games are you going to ask for Gruden’s head too? I doubt it, or perhaps I shouldn’t… silly assed fan base.
October 18th, 2017 at 5:59 pm
Pick…. Mariotta’s completing 62% to JW’s 60%…
October 18th, 2017 at 6:32 pm
The game was 24-0 and your QB just got smashed again…he is the franchise, don’t risk a season long injury for one or two games…if he doesn’t play, no worries Fitz played/started in Buffalo, he is a good vet that can keep the O going for a couple games – just look at the second half
Gotta hope that was a wake up call game, they realize Buffalo has a stout D and they better bring their A game if they expect to win…
I am a bit surprised that the HC/OC hasn’t shown much imagination in his playbook – and his third down play calling is very suspect -where the heck is Peyton Barber on 3 and 3 or less? Goalline?
October 18th, 2017 at 6:34 pm
😲
October 18th, 2017 at 6:40 pm
87
Are you referring to Gruden as HC, OC or consultant?
October 18th, 2017 at 6:41 pm
Some guys are great salesmen, but poor sales managers. Koetter’s had a rough year (or two) as a head coach in terms of roster and game decisions. Not challenging the fumble at the end of the Giant’s game, “We’re going to roll with Folk,” when better kickers were cut or poachably stashed on practice squads, and punting twice on third and less than 5 at the opponent’s 41 and 39 yard lines when the defense was giving up 10 yards a play and 300 yards over only 4 drives.
October 18th, 2017 at 7:08 pm
The kicker, Butker was long gone before Folk starting struggling to make his kicks. I don’t recall the Bucs ever punting on 3rd down.
October 18th, 2017 at 7:14 pm
shady will run all over the Bucs defense. Buffalo 27, Bucs 10. Bills D is no joke.
October 18th, 2017 at 7:35 pm
Just my opinion but I think Jameis is fine. I hate to admit that I felt like they removed him because they were giving up and wanted an excuse for the loss and poor play. I re-watched the game a few times and he made some good throws after falling on his shoulder. If it was a close game I don’t think he would have out at all. Then when it looks like their might be a chance, he started throwing on the sideline. I think they have to make it look legit this week. Just my opinion.
October 18th, 2017 at 7:46 pm
For the ones who want Fitz over Jameis…that may work some in the immediate but will be ludicrous substantially, there is a reason Fitz have been on sooo many teams…he is not the answer moving forward, Jameis is still YOUNG and can improve.
WEWANTGRUDEN
and as for Koetter losing confidence in Jameis, well that would be to his own determine since it was his job to train him up!
October 18th, 2017 at 7:50 pm
Did any one see the painful grimace on JW’s face after the hit, when he was going to the sideline?
October 18th, 2017 at 7:52 pm
Djax needs to go. He is toxic to JW. Remove him right away
October 18th, 2017 at 8:00 pm
Does anyone know if Humphries took any snaps at practice?
October 18th, 2017 at 8:01 pm
Any QB snaps?
October 18th, 2017 at 8:11 pm
Let Jameis sit the bench–he maybe will realize that he needs to come out firin on all cylinders if he evers makes it back
Honestly–coaching is going to let VH3 keep doing his shet play and we will lose anyway
LESEAN MCCOY will also torch this supremely confident waste of a first round draft pick as he will pick Hargreaves lane to accelerate upfield.
October 18th, 2017 at 8:13 pm
Lamarcus–lets trade DJax for cb/de while he still has value (before the guaranteed to happen injury)
October 18th, 2017 at 8:17 pm
Anyone that says he’ll have anything to do with Tampa Bay or coaching at all.
October 18th, 2017 at 8:39 pm
DBS Says:
October 18th, 2017 at 5:13 pm
If Jameis plays it will be back to 12 points and counting on the kicker again.
………………
I start to get worried when a Seminole fan conveys this.
October 18th, 2017 at 9:19 pm
I’m not off the Jameis train, but I am a little concerned. His mechanics have seemed to regress this season. He throws too much with his base too wide and his whole body seems to be in an open position when he throws. I’m a bowler and proper form is the key to hitting your target on the lane. Same thing throwing a football. If he can’t repeat his motion he’ll never get to the next level. I think it’s mostly his legs. They look WAY too wide an a lot of his throws, keeping him off balance. I hope Bajakian is the right guy for him.
October 18th, 2017 at 9:23 pm
Another thing. He can’t generate power with his legs so far apart, creating the slow wind-up that he has to have to get speed on the ball. Fix his legs and the wind-up will go away for the most part. I think this is why he is very accurate on the run. His legs are under him and he is more compact.
October 18th, 2017 at 9:29 pm
This is just going to be another excuse for Jameis’ inaccuracy come Monday morning…
October 18th, 2017 at 9:39 pm
Start Humphries
October 18th, 2017 at 9:42 pm
Winston at 80-90% well he’s not lighting the league on fire at full strength so there’s no need to push him out there against Buffalo with the division games coming up after that. Let him rest his bruised shoulder and ego.
October 18th, 2017 at 10:36 pm
If he doesn’t throw in practice he shouldn’t play, simple as that. Let his shoulder heal for a week or two. If Fitzy can’t run the offense he shouldn’t be on the team. His deep ball looked better than JW3′ has looked. Don’t want to hear how Jameis’ shoulder is why he doesn’t play that great against Buffalo. Either way it’s going to be a tough game to win. Go BUCS!
October 18th, 2017 at 11:15 pm
janeus should sit and be the backup for Buffalo’s game. Don’t take unnecessary chances. Let the shoulder completely heal. Fitz will do Ok.
October 19th, 2017 at 12:40 am
Fitz will play and Winston will be back up emergency. – per my source
October 19th, 2017 at 2:20 am
Correct Stanglass, 4th down and less than 5, punted both times and AZ drove for TDs both times
October 19th, 2017 at 8:47 am
“Third, Ryan Griffin, the No. 3 QB on injured reserve, isn’t available to return yet per league rules. So he’s not an option.”
Actually, he will be allowed to return over the next week. And they never did fill the roster spot after releasing Smith, did they?
October 19th, 2017 at 12:46 pm
Inconsistent and inaccurate was the news on him at the draft. 3 years later any changes? Are players really listening to his over blown game speeches anymore?