Buccaneers: It’s time to put to bed the Jameis Winston era

The Jameis Winston era will never be forgotten by Buccaneers fans

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a decision to move on from their former No. 1 overall pick earlier this spring.

The Buccaneers, which had invested the last five seasons with QB Jameis Winston, made a major pitch and ended up signing quarterback Tom Brady to a two-year deal worth $50 million, officially parting ways with Winston.

No matter what end of the spectrum you’re on, the truth of the matter is that no Buccaneers fan will forget the Jameis Winston era. Though Winston had times where he failed or showed flaws (like his 30 interceptions last season), he also showed signs of greatness (like earning a Pro Bowl appearance).

In the end, the Buccaneers failed to make the playoffs even one time in the Winston era and finished with a winning record just one time.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are moving on, and you should too

No matter what you think of Winston, the truth of the matter is simple: It’s time to move on.

The Buccaneers elected to part ways because they found a better option and whether or not you believe it, the fact remains that the franchise truly believes Tom Brady is a better option.

Brady is now the leader of this offense. Brady is now at the helm and no amount of Jameis Winston bashing or praising is going to change that.

There’s an understandable loyalty to a guy who has done so much for the Tampa Bay community and that is why Bucs fans should wish Winston nothing but the best as he moves on to the next stage of his career. But as Winston moves on, so should Buccaneers fans.

Tampa Bay is now in the best position to compete and make the playoffs in quite some time. If you can’t get behind that, then you likely weren’t ever a Bucs fan to begin with.

The Winston era will always be marked with great polarity, but it’s time for Buccaneers fans to put it to bed and move on to the present this franchise.