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Analyzing Jameis Winston’s 2015 Dropbacks: Week One

By Alan Schechter

Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks to pass in the third quarter. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 31-10 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks to pass in the third quarter. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 31-10 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jameis Winston
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Quarter One

Third and four, Buccaneeers’ 26: It was not a great beginning for Jameis Winston. From the shotgun, Winston is looking for the first down. Adam Humphries runs a short out route. Unfortunately, Winston stares Humphries down, Coty Sensabugh jumps the route, picks it off and takes it in for a touchdown.

A pick six was not the beginning that Winston was hoping for.

First and ten, Buccaneers’ 20: Winston is under center with two receivers to the left, and one to the right, veteran Vincent Jackson. Jackson runs a double move, but we see the rookie here still learning his weapon. Winston thought Jackson was breaking to the sideline, when Jackson moved to the inside, so the pass fell incomplete.

Third and twelve, Buccaneers’ 18: From the gun, Winston is looking for the first down, but finds nobody open. Like a player beyond his years, Winston keeps his eyes down field, but in the end scrambles for three yards.

Second and seven, Titans’ 32: Finally into Titans’ territory, Winston is under center, with Charles Sims behind him. He runs a play-action fake to Sims, and is looking down field. Vincent Jackson breaks to the sideline, but the defender is right with him. Winston rightly throws the ball in his direction, but over his head so he can live another down.

Winston Two
Winston Two /

Third and seven, Titans’ 32: Ladies and gentleman, Winston’s first career completion. From the gun, Winston is again looking for Vincent Jackson. Jackson runs a simple out cut, an easy read for a young quarterback. This time, Winston gets the ball out quickly, completing his pass for six yards, leaving the Bucs at fourth and one.

Fourth and one, Titans’ 26: Coming out of a timeout, the Bucs go for it, lining up two backs behind Winston. They look run, but he drops back to pass. With nobody open, Winston scrambles to the right, picks up the first down, and slides five yards later to give his team a much-needed conversion.

Second and seventeen, Titans’ 28: After a loss, Winston sets up under center with Doug Martin straight behind him. Austin Seferian-Jenkins was lined up as the fullback, but he splits out to his tight end spot. He runs a post-corner route, Winston’s pass is deflected, but Seferian-Jenkins somehow makes the catch for a 21 yard gain.

Winston Three
Winston Three /

Second and goal, Titans’ 7: Under center, Winston takes the snap, and Doug Martin comes out into the flat. Winston hits him with a quick screen pass which nets two yards to end the opening quarter.

Next: Second Quarter

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