Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Subverting a losing culture (part one)

Step One: Figure out the quarterback position

The clear first step that the Bucs have to take is to figure out if Jameis Winston will be their quarterback of the future. Winston has been a controversial figure both on and off the field during his entire tenure with the Bucs and even in his collegiate career. As the other three NFC South teams saw improved team performance after drafting their franchise quarterbacks, one of the catalysts of the Buccaneers’s success will start with Winston through his character, and his play on the field.

The first counter argument to this point would be Cam Newton. His collegiate career was very similar to that of Winston’s; great player on the field with questionable antics off of the field. The difference between Newton and Winston is Newton grew up and learned from his mistakes.

In addition, it is very clear that Winston had many more and far worse problems that marred his character. Cam Newton as a leader on his team and as a player are both what Winston should strive to be. The next two quarterbacks in the division have a leadership role on their team similar to that of Newton, but are able to go a step further and play the position better than him.

Matt Ryan and Drew Brees are also perfect examples of what a quarterback as a player and a leader should be for a successful NFL team. Both of these quarterbacks are wildly successful on the field and will likely be Hall of Fame members if they maintain their pace of play.