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Five Reasons Jameis Winston will Light it Up in 2016

By Alan Schechter

Nov 22, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jameis Winston has already won the hearts of Buccaneers’ fans after a strong rookie season.  It’s only going to get better.

Dec 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) drops back against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) drops back against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Jameis Winston has already established himself as the face of the Buccaneers’ franchise.  Even though the team finished 6-10 in 2015, Winston’s ability to play at the NFL level was clear, as he became one of only three rookie quarterbacks to throw for over 4,000 yards.  His 58.3% completion rate placed him ahead of Peyton Manning‘s rookie year (56.7%), ahead of Eli Manning in the first year he started all 16 games (52.8%), and 1/10 of a percent behind Dan Marino (58.4%).

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All indications to date are that the Bucs chose the right guy to lead them.

What’s next for Winston?  Will he go through the “sophomore slump” in year two?  From all indications, he absolutely will not.  He will light it up in 2016 and continue his ascent.  Here are five reasons why.

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