Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston got back onto the practice field this week, and it didn’t take long for head coach Dirk Koetter to announce he is expected to start this weekend against the Green Bay Packers.
With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in dire straits and this season’s playoff chances all but gone, many fans of the team weren’t very happy with this news. Most felt the face of the franchise was being rushed back, and some still just don’t believe Winston is what the rest of us hope he is.
Five games remain in the 2017 NFL regular season, so it’s important Bucs fans try to enjoy them as much as possible. It’ll be a long wait to the next pre-season.
Either way, unless he suffers a setback, he’ll be on the field this weekend. No matter how much screaming, tweeting, or boycotting any of us do. It’s going to happen.
The mixed reactions got me thinking though. What would the Pewter Plank staff do if they were in Dirk Koetter’s shoes for this week?
Tampa has three healthy quarterbacks. Ryan Fitzpatrick has started the last three games while Winston got his throwing shoulder back into playing condition. Unproven Ryan Griffin continues to be, well, unproven.
Three options exist for Koetter. Even though he’s already made his decision, there’s still time for fans and media to debate the merit of his choice.
So which quarterback should it be?
Check out what our writer’s had to say, and then weigh in with your own thoughts in the comments!