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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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January 28, 2016; Kahuku, HI, USA; Team Irvin quarterback Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3) passes the football during the 2016 Pro Bowl practice at Turtle Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 28, 2016; Kahuku, HI, USA; Team Irvin quarterback Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3) passes the football during the 2016 Pro Bowl practice at Turtle Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Steady Improvement

This game isn’t easy.  Players, when arriving in the league, talk about how they have to get used to the speed of the game.  Every player has to get used to the fact that the players are all as good as they are.  When the game slows down, that’s when it all changes.

It has already started to slow down for Mr. Winston.

In week four, ball security hit rock bottom, as Winston threw four interceptions against the Carolina Panthers.  From there, he got it.  His touchdown to interception ratio following that game was 16:7.  That is a terrific number by any means.

His completion percentage improved as well.  Over the first four weeks, Winston completed just over 54% of his passes.  Over the final four weeks, he completed just over 57% of his passes.

The numbers are trending in the right direction, and there is no reason to think that they won’t continue to do so.

Next: Improving on Defense

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