Jameis Is In Tampa Again
April 27th, 2015
For the second time in three weeks, prospective Bucs No. 1 pick Jameis Winston was in Tampa, last night attending a function at a casino — oh, no! Wait till the haters outside Tampa Bay learn that – for the Derrick Brooks Charities foundation.
The event had several heavy-hitters in attendance, including Bucs coach Lovie Smith, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.
Months ago, former NFL general manager Bill Polian, who now makes a living as a talking head, noted that whatever pick the Bucs would make Thursday will come to town to sort of get familiar with the area and get fans familiar with him.
After Winston spent time at Mike Alstott Family Foundation functions earlier this month, former Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik said it was a clear sign the Bucs were leaning to selecting Winston in the NFL draft. Now Winston is mingling with Brooks’ foundation.
If Joe missed Marcus Mariota playing cornhole on Clearwater Beach with former and current Bucs, or golfing with former and current Bucs as Winston is expected to do today, then please help Joe out and identify the error.
Joe isn’t a big believer in coincidences.
@dbrooks55 @Jaboowins and @DeionSanders FSU greats at Derrick Brooks charities event. pic.twitter.com/smFrsxCT5m
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) April 27, 2015
April 27th, 2015 at 2:06 am
I’m no hater but more of a speculator.. Could Winston be trying kiss some ass to the tampa bay organization and fans because he doesn’t want to lose to mariota a 2nd time? Being the number 1 pick to Winston seems to me like an ego thing. Its not like he has to travel across the country either. Speculation
April 27th, 2015 at 2:14 am
@delson
What are you talking about? Kiss a$$? News flash… He was invited to Tampa by Alstott and Brooks for their charity events. This is not a “Buccaneer” event. How is that kissing a$$? Lose to Mariota? As Jameis said at the combine…..I am not worried about Mariota. I am thinking about Brady and Manning.
April 27th, 2015 at 2:18 am
Welcome, Jameis! I will sleep well tonight.
April 27th, 2015 at 2:19 am
Ok, we get it Joe, you don’t have to slobber all over yourself!!! 🙂
April 27th, 2015 at 2:21 am
Delson:
Alstott called the Bucs and asked permission to bring him in and the Bucs not just agreed, but gave Alstott Winston’s contact info.
Hardly Winston groveling for attention.
April 27th, 2015 at 2:23 am
Seriously delson……. you think he just shows up on his own to kiss ass? Lol no Bucs orchestrate all of this for. Brooks asked him to go to his charity. Alstott asked him to come to his. He just doesn’t show up. Seems like you are pulling bs out of your tin foil hat.
April 27th, 2015 at 3:02 am
According to Bspn uk Winstons Qbase score indicates a 60%+ chance to become a bust vs 22% for Mariota. The statistical metric does not account for off field issues or gimmicky offenses.
April 27th, 2015 at 3:24 am
@WS99
Joe puts about as much stock in number crunchers and spreadsheeters as Rex Ryan puts in the idea of socks for women. In other words: none.
April 27th, 2015 at 3:28 am
@WS99
….and off field issues as well as gimmicky offenses are the issues greatly in question….so….next statistic metric please.
April 27th, 2015 at 3:42 am
erik the pill popper is payin out a jersey to 87!
April 27th, 2015 at 3:43 am
@WS99
No statistical metric for on field leadership and clutch gene. No statistical metric for how a player studies/prepares off the field. It always comes down to the player period. Always.
April 27th, 2015 at 3:53 am
#5
April 27th, 2015 at 4:01 am
WS99
….and statistics indicate when a potential NFL draftee shows up at two community events in one month just prior to NFL draft posing with other football legends that said city willl be drafting you in 4 days.
April 27th, 2015 at 5:11 am
3 of my Favorite Noles in 1 pic…Can’t wait till we make it official and draft JW1…I will literally fall on my knees and thank the football Gods when/if that happens…
April 27th, 2015 at 5:21 am
Lucky man, onebuc. After the disappointment that was the buccaneers last super bowl run, ovser my eagles, the only thing i took solace in was the fact that derrick was their leader. (Also one of my favorites) i never in a million years thought any player from any school could make me a fan of any other team. Eagle fans are the most crazy loyal fans of all, obviously..lol! And im not against letting desean (didnt like the way we handled it) lesean or maclin go. Thats not the main factor. The main factor is jameis, another one is chip, who i like, talking trash like a jr high coach when addressing this years qbs. 🙂 and jameis gets to go to his old favorite teams field to show the ‘mad scientist’ who really is this years best qb.
April 27th, 2015 at 5:25 am
It is sad how hard espn has tried to make it a debate. Jameis will render that particular metric entirely obsolete by years end..book it!
April 27th, 2015 at 5:44 am
WHAT???????????
Jameis was in the Casino????
That just proves he is A CHILD OF THE DEBBLE!!!!
( begins running around in circles, making Yupyup noises. Hat flies up and down, accompanied by Kazoo sounds. Train Steam whistle continuously blows, Etc, Etc.)
April 27th, 2015 at 5:51 am
@ tval
I’ll go even further to say that if the Bucs can get the Oline squared away, with the Offensive weapons Tampa already has in place all of the rookie passing records are in serious jeopardy…
April 27th, 2015 at 5:56 am
@ Delson
Get your head out of your ass!!
April 27th, 2015 at 6:10 am
WS99 some advice for you. One thing my old football coach used to say was “statistics are for losers.” In the end nobody knows who will pan out from this year’s draft. One thing I do know you need in football to elevate your game is heart and passion. I do believe Winston has those fine qualities, and will be a fine Buccaneer. Go Bucs!
April 27th, 2015 at 6:13 am
Yawn. This means nothing as it relates to whether the Bucs will make the mistake of choosing him or not. This piece is just another JBF Infamous masturb…errrr….cheerleading session.
April 27th, 2015 at 6:28 am
Joe, thank you for the morning laugh. I knew the haters would come on strong. These few months has been some enjoyable read. Thank you haters for the laughs.
April 27th, 2015 at 6:40 am
I didn’t know Winston was pregnant
April 27th, 2015 at 6:47 am
I hope we do draft Winston so
You nuts can see up close and personal how average he is. He struggled against average to top defenses all 2014-2015. Joe is a great writer, but a terrible talent evaluator. You shall all see.
April 27th, 2015 at 6:49 am
On top of everything else he is a degenerate gambler too? And to see him do that while besmirching the reputation of Brooks is low. I’ll bet he was drinking sugary soda all night and talking to white women too.
April 27th, 2015 at 6:50 am
Well it can’t be more obvious that Lovie and Licht plan to pick Winston. It also obvious that the Glazers don’t want it announced until draft just in case something changes off the field. The organization seems to be playing some sort of behind the scene cover your butt maneuvers. Its like they are afraid to fully commit as case something happens and that’s not the mindset an organization should have about their pick.
April 27th, 2015 at 6:55 am
Capt.Tim Says:
April 27th, 2015 at 5:44 am
WHAT???????????
Jameis was in the Casino????
That just proves he is A CHILD OF THE DEBBLE!!!!
( begins running around in circles, making Yupyup noises. Hat flies up and down, accompanied by Kazoo sounds. Train Steam whistle continuously blows, Etc, Etc.)
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Debble! I did not expect to laugh so hard this early in the AM. Well done Capt.
April 27th, 2015 at 6:59 am
Welcome Marcus! Can’t wait. Go Bucs!
April 27th, 2015 at 7:15 am
@ Rob says
“Welcome Marcus! Can’t wait. Go Bucs!
Didn’t realize you lived in New York City Rob.
April 27th, 2015 at 7:32 am
Only 3 more days until it’s official. This has semed like the longest off season in history
April 27th, 2015 at 7:36 am
Here comes trouble…be careful what you wish for…..golf clap when his named is announced.
Jameis won’t be able to stay out of trouble…because he does not KNOW what trouble is….
April 27th, 2015 at 7:50 am
Hey all…..if the Bucs draft Infamous, please contact me for a plethora of Bucs gear available for sale……cheap. Literally, hundreds of items.
April 27th, 2015 at 7:51 am
go dolphins
April 27th, 2015 at 7:53 am
The pick seems obvious and a forgone conclusion now. Lets all get behind the kid and hope for the best.
April 27th, 2015 at 7:56 am
I’d NEVER switch teams !……I hope the kid has learned…but it’ll be years of him staying out of the “news section”….before I can relax
April 27th, 2015 at 8:00 am
LOL
April 27th, 2015 at 8:13 am
Mariota Joe can ride his high horse right the eff outta town and take his “hundreds” of Bucs gear items with him! Some people.
April 27th, 2015 at 8:14 am
AMF Mariota Joe and Robert 9! AMF!
April 27th, 2015 at 8:22 am
That’s not Deon Sanders. It’s Leon Sanders. I understand the confusion though…they look so alike.
April 27th, 2015 at 8:24 am
That picture = FSUs Finest! It’s only missing Charlie Ward.
April 27th, 2015 at 8:29 am
@WS99
And Dunn
April 27th, 2015 at 8:30 am
Look at that bulge in Winston’s pants. No wonder that other girl had to go to counseling after her sexcapade with Winston!!!
April 27th, 2015 at 8:33 am
FLBoyInDallas Says
“Joe puts about as much stock in number crunchers and spreadsheeters as Rex Ryan puts in the idea of socks for women. In other words: none.”
Unless, of course, it supports his own views.
April 27th, 2015 at 8:37 am
[…] JoeBucsFan is reporting that Winston was a guest at a Derrick Brooks charity function in Tampa on Monday. […]
April 27th, 2015 at 8:43 am
MTM Says
“Well it can’t be more obvious that Lovie and Licht plan to pick Winston. It also obvious that the Glazers don’t want it announced until draft just in case something changes off the field. The organization seems to be playing some sort of behind the scene cover your butt maneuvers. Its like they are afraid to fully commit as case something happens and that’s not the mindset an organization should have about their pick.”
I prefer Mariota myself, but even I can see how biased this statement is.
You are reading into things. The clear reason they have not committed yet is because the Bucs want to see what trade offers come in. Although they plan on Winston (right or wrong), I believe if the right offer came in, they would take it.
It would have to be an incredible offer though. (I hope. Jason Lost might well consider a 6th rounder an incredible offer).
April 27th, 2015 at 8:52 am
We just need to get thru Saturday and we can talk about players who we know are on the team. Let the Great Debate be over! 3 more days!!!!
April 27th, 2015 at 9:08 am
charitable jerk………………
April 27th, 2015 at 9:14 am
The only question now is, what # will he choose..I personally like the # he wore at the combine #15 over #5..Freeman left a sour taste in my mouth!
April 27th, 2015 at 9:27 am
Looks like some great bucs fans are hoping our first round draft pick fails.
Awesome job of supporting the team.
April 27th, 2015 at 9:29 am
Could the Bucs be raising stock value for a trade? I’m just curious
April 27th, 2015 at 9:32 am
Eric…there are NO Buc fans “hoping” Jameis fails….there are plenty of Buc fans just as passionate about the team as you are….they are WORRIED Jameis fails with continued off field screw ups !….and of course there are REAL on field issues too
April 27th, 2015 at 9:46 am
WS99 Just so you know the only reason is so much more likely to be a bust rather than Mariota is because no one expects Mariota to be worth a damn in the first place. You can’t be a bust if nothing is expected of you.
April 27th, 2015 at 10:15 am
To all of you people saying that Jameis is trying not to lose to Mariota for a 2nd time… Jameis played with a team that wasn’t half as talented as the 2013 FSU football team. Lost so many players to the NFL. Where was Mariota during that year? He didn’t even get a chance to go to the Rose bowl that year. Took Mariota till his junior season to finally get that talented Oregon team to a championship. Anyways, the only system Mariota can excel in, is that spread offense with chip kelly on the Eagles. If he goes anywhere else, he’ll be a bust. Jameis is going to Tampa because he is a true NFL QB. Not some college QB that throws screen passes an entire game and runs the option. Only Russell Wilson can run the option in the NFL without getting completely exposed.
April 27th, 2015 at 10:22 am
Jacob Paul… vaguely accurate passes to a monster receiver in Kelvin Benjamin shows that muck like Evans made Manziel, KB made JW
April 27th, 2015 at 10:24 am
Clodhopper, that was totally classless.
April 27th, 2015 at 10:29 am
“J Says:
April 27th, 2015 at 10:22 am
Jacob Paul… vaguely accurate passes to a monster receiver in Kelvin Benjamin shows that muck like Evans made Manziel, KB made JW”
G Rec Yds Avg TD
2012 (with EJ) 14 30 495 16.5 4
2013 (with JW) 14 54 1011 18.7 15
You were saying?…………
April 27th, 2015 at 10:30 am
J considering Mike Evans is better than KB and we also have VJax and ASJ I think Winston will do just fine finding someone to throw the ball too,…. so (as you would say) someone can make him.
April 27th, 2015 at 10:32 am
@joeJoes
“I hope we do draft Winston so
You nuts can see up close and personal how average he is. He struggled against average to top defenses all 2014-2015. Joe is a great writer, but a terrible talent evaluator. You shall all see.”
seemed like that was hoping for failure to me, not just worrying.
April 27th, 2015 at 10:40 am
“Hoping for failure” isn’t the point…the point is that with Infamous, many of us are “expecting a failure”. And just LOOK at all the posts on this site over the last weeks/months! And ask yourself this…..In all of Buccaneer history, which one, sole individual player that’s not even a BUC YET that has caused the greatest divide…the greatest split….the biggest arguments among Bucs’ fans??? And the lawsuits will be flying (yes, plural). If you’re a Buc fan, do you REALLY want that for your team? A divided fan base, and nothing but controversy shadowing every day of your “Infamous Face of the Franchise” ???
April 27th, 2015 at 10:44 am
Excuse me J even if your opinion that Kelvin Benjamin made WINSton what then would you expect Mike Evans presence as his team mate have on the production of his career. I got one,monstrous my friend. KB is good. Mike Evans is an absolute beast.
April 27th, 2015 at 10:53 am
“Mariota Joe Says:
April 27th, 2015 at 10:40 am
“Hoping for failure” isn’t the point…the point is that with Infamous, many of us are “expecting a failure”.”
I expected failure from Freeman. But, the second he was drafted, I was rooting and positive for him…And I stayed that way for at least 3 seasons.
April 27th, 2015 at 11:05 am
What multiple suits?
The girl who said she is not a victim is going to file a suit? About what?
The haters are actually trying to get people to believe they do not want Winston to fail? After all the smearing and innuendo?
Yeah right.
April 27th, 2015 at 11:31 am
Geez I wonder why he’s here lol mariota fans “it’s a smokescreen hahaha
April 27th, 2015 at 11:41 am
Winston attended as a former FSU player and only that. Reading anything else into it means potential heartache on Thursday night.
Silly season has really gotten into full gear!
April 27th, 2015 at 11:52 am
Mariota Joe, Good thing you will only be a Bucs fan for three more days. You won’t have to subject yourself to my classless posts any longer.
April 27th, 2015 at 11:55 am
Drafting Winston will simply affirm that the Bucs will be Yucs for years to come
April 27th, 2015 at 11:57 am
Will it be possible to lock all of the “JW quitter” Bucs fans out of the stadium, like they did to those Heat fans a couple of seasons ago? The kid’s going to be great, the team’s going to be great, and we don’t want you back when you leave!! In fact, you should go now. Please!!! GIIIT!!!!
April 27th, 2015 at 1:05 pm
I do not want us to draft Winston and I think there may be better options out there….that being said, I will support him and hope he succeeds with the Bucs because as a Bucs fan and season ticket holder since 1979…the Bucs will fail if and when he fails.
April 27th, 2015 at 1:12 pm
Eric, welcome to Bucland. Where some of the fans are not to bright. And yes its a fact that Bucs fans are the least knowledgeable group in sports.
April 27th, 2015 at 1:22 pm
I think its ridiculous that people automatically assume even if the Bucs do draft him that their team is automatically gonna become winners. Really every time Bucs draft a big name they still end up LOSERS!!
April 27th, 2015 at 1:43 pm
I asked dem ‘Are you strong?’ Dey said, ‘I’m strong if you strong.’ I said, ‘We scrong, den” – Jameis Winston ( Go Bucs )
April 27th, 2015 at 1:53 pm
[…] JoeBucsFan is reporting that Winston was a guest at a Derrick Brooks charity function in Tampa on Monday. […]
April 27th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
All I have been doing is reading some of you guys comments and they are plain stupid! One let’s talk about about Jameis Winston’s so called off the field issues! Let’s be really honest here, Winston has only done two things that’s crazy off the field those crab legs that Jameis supposedly stole were given to him. But when Winston got caught walking out the store With the crab legs he didn’t tell on the guy because he didn’t want him to lose his job! The only things that is mind boggling to me is were he stood on the table and yelled obscenity words other than that all the kid does is win! It’s about time that the franchise care about winning and not the bs of what other people thinks! I’m tired of referring to my Bucs as the ”(bucket of tears)” it’s time to win and if they want to do that draft famous Jameis Winston!
April 27th, 2015 at 3:11 pm
All the haters can pack it in Thursday at 8:15pm. For all you who turn in your tickets there will be many more folks gobbling them up. Jameis is the pick. anybody got any ins to see if Reebok is already printing up jerseys because you know they will be on sale Friday morning.
April 27th, 2015 at 3:13 pm
right on Gorilla. Have been saying exactly the same thing regarding the Publix thing since day one. Couldn’t have said it better.
April 27th, 2015 at 3:27 pm
Ok got to get in on the struggling part last year for Winston. everyone wants to talk about his int’s last year. He did not have Benjamin or Shaw last year. he was breaking in mostly new receivers or ones who had not played often except for Greene and O’Leary.
that’s why most of his picks were when he tried to force it to Greene. He was the one he trusted the most and the younger guys didn’t really step up like they were expected to. He has confidence in him and figured he could catch anything thrown his way. His decisions were not great yes but I think that is what happens.
When he gets here he will have two of the best wide outs in the game and will instantly make us a better team. He will have a learning curve yes but he is a competitor and a student of the game. And for as much as he may have “struggled” last year he turned it on when needed and got the job done.
do you want a guy who is that talented and a great leader and motivator and who gets in your face or a guy who hasn’t called a play since high school and whispers in the huddle.
Gruden said of Mariotta: “he put me to sleep when in meritings for his show” and he “couldn’t get James to stop talking”
April 27th, 2015 at 3:35 pm
It’s- not too bright not Not to bright. The only time it’s really important to get it correct is when you’re calling other people stupid.
Gorilla- That’s because he never stood on a table and yelled it. That version that was embellished by yahoo sports and repeated by others. If you want to read what actually happened go to ‘Jameis Winston chapter 6’.
April 27th, 2015 at 4:28 pm
Lovie Smith and Jason Licht reevaluate your assumption that Winston should be our TB. Franchise Q.B. (Listen to Darcie Glazer Kassewitz Co-President of the Glazer Family Foundation also is one of the Family owners of the T.B. Bucs.who is concerned with the rush to draft Winston and what effect that could do to the fan base) it is a frighting aspect with the lawsuit just filed and what may very well be a prolonged court resulting in a payoff and will it be a problem with the Tampa players, will it provide fodder for the media around the league and more important, tick off Bucs Nation. So Lovie listen to Malcolm’s daughter and Draft Mariota and the possible results may be like a 6 or better win year. I believe we could very well be the envy of the league for years to come.with two good Q.Bs.in place Mike Glennon and Mariotaas as a back up used sparingly this year unless he devilops much quicker than expectwe. It is my belief Mariota will become a top franchise Q.B. in the N.F.L. Lovie draft quality offensive lineman with T.Bs.other picks and trades which will then let these two good Q.Bs.have a chance at making plays in the minimum of three to five seconds. It is a possibility the family hierarchy could give Lovie and Jason Licht their bus tickets if they mess up the number one draft pick, and the chances look like a possibility with the number one pick being Winston these are my gut feeling ( non pro. just a fan observations).
April 27th, 2015 at 4:59 pm
Jameis will need counsel from Doug Williams on how to deal with Bucs fan.
April 27th, 2015 at 5:25 pm
Lovie Smith and Jason Licht reevaluate your assumption that Winston should be our TB. Franchise Q.B. (Listen to Darcie Glazer Kassewitz Co-President of the Glazer Family Foundation also is one of the Family owners of the T.B. Bucs.who is concerned with the rush to draft Winston and what effect that could do to the fan base) it is a frightening aspect with the lawsuit just filed and what may very well be a prolonged court resulting in a payoff and will it be a problem with the Tampa players, will it provide fodder for the media around the league and more important, tick off Bucs Nation. So Lovie listen to Malcolm’s daughter and Draft Mariota and the possible results may be like a 6 or better win year. I believe we could very well be the envy of the league for years to come.with two good Q.Bs.in place Mike Glennon and Mariota as a back up used sparingly this year unless he devilops much quicker than expect. It is my belief Mariota will become a top franchise Q.B. in the N.F.L. Lovie draft quality offensive lineman with T.Bs.other picks and trades which will then let these two good Q.Bs.have a chance at making plays in the minimum of three to five seconds. It is a possibility the family hierarchy could give Lovie and Jason Licht their bus tickets if they mess up the number one draft pick, and the chances look like a possibility with the number one pick being Winston these are my gut feeling ( non pro. just a fan observations).
April 27th, 2015 at 5:27 pm
Hmm. Channel 9 is sending a news Crew to Alabama on Thursday night.
Sending Rock Riley to Chicago
That’s it.
No crews to Hawaii or Oregon.
Hmmm. . .
April 27th, 2015 at 6:16 pm
Schmo-nah. Fans will love him. Players Wil love.
Only a few hateful S.O.B’s on this site will be pissed.
He’s been found innocent 6 times of any sexual crime.
If you are really that panty twisted over some crab legs and a soda, then you are a F+*^ing mental case.
Hopefully all the damn haters will hit the jump platform on the Skyway.
It’s embarrassing, how a beautiful area like this, can have so many hateful dicks living here.
Hopefully the jumper station has a busy night. Friday will be the beginning of Happy times for the real Buc fans
April 28th, 2015 at 6:01 am
We just got rid of one turd #5 and looks like we’re getting a bigger one, Turnover machine