What is the Nightmare Off-Season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
By Brian DeFeo
Jameis Winston Collapses
Jameis Winston is the only quarterback in NFL history to pass for 4000 yards in his first two seasons. He’s had back to back season with very solid numbers across the board. The best thing for him to do now is continue on the path he is on and improve at his decision-making. This past season he increased his passing touchdowns but his turnovers also went up. He had seven more turnovers this season compared to last year. This season he had the second most interceptions in the league with 18 along with ten fumbles, six lost.
This season Winston only had a solid ground game for part of the season and defenses game planned around him. With a lack of quality players around him Winston can’t develop into his full potential. Winston had a couple of moments this season where his emotions got the best of him. He looked like Mike Evans two seasons ago where he complained almost every time he didn’t get a call. If Winston can’t get his head on straight and make better decisions the offense will regress more. Winston is good enough to make plays but he needs players around him to help. The team is improving but if Winston doesn’t get his head on straight and minimize the turnovers the offense will never be elite.