Jameis Watch: NIKE Signs Jameis
April 17th, 2015
Crab-legs-stealing, BB-gun-shooting, obscenity-hollering, Heisman-Trophy-winning, former national champion Jameis Winston, the pride of Florida State University, continues to look like a much better quarterback prospect than Mike Glennon.
It’s Joe’s daily nugget on the Jameis Watch, celebrating the best quarterback ever to wear No. 5 in the state of Florida.
Joe knows there are many haters who want to club burgeoning star quarterback Jameis Winston to death. Joe just doesn’t get this in any way shape or form, unless they don’t like how he is brash and confident.
How did a humble guys like Josh McCown and Josh Freeman work out, huh?
Many think Winston will put a pall on the Bucs franchise, like being the laughingstock of the NFL hasn’t done that already.
One of the largest companies in the world, which does tons of research, believes Winston is just the opposite. Darren Rovell of BSPN brings word that global giant NIKE and Phil Knight have signed Winston to market their gear.
IF Winston was the felon some want you to think he is, you think NIKE would touch the guy with a 10-foot pole? Of course not. Mega companies do their research, unlike your standard drunk in the bar.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:24 pm
13 DAYS !!!!!!
April 17th, 2015 at 3:28 pm
Good for him. I hope he puts Superman’s cape back in the closet and turns ICE into water on Sundays.
Ref Cam Newton and Matt Ryan for those that need the flash cards (Mariota Fans)
April 17th, 2015 at 3:34 pm
How did a humble guys like Josh McCown and Josh Freeman work out, huh?
Huh? How about a duh for you Joe.
How did humble guys like Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson work out? Huh?
And we all know what loudmouth arrogant aholes both the Mannings are.
And we see Aaron Rodgers shooting off his mouth just as frequently as FAMEIS don’t we! Huh indeed!!!!
April 17th, 2015 at 3:34 pm
Jameis is a felon = FACT!
April 17th, 2015 at 3:34 pm
Nike also had Michael Vick as the poster boy for their NFL products and Tiger Woods as the face of golf. They aren’t worried about doing their research. If an athlete self destructs, they will just move on to the next one or stay quiet until the issue with the athlete blows over.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:34 pm
he’s in good company
PORTLAND, Ore. – It’s the corporate pride of Oregon, but Nike doesn’t seem to flinch when it takes heat for sticking with athletes in trouble.
For the first time, a study conducted by Carnegie Mellon University measured, in terms of money, what’s likely driving Nike to make business decisions that aren’t based on moral grounds.
Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s third Super Bowl came in the same season he was suspended for four games after being accused of sexually assaulting a college student. But Nike stuck by him.
And the company never turned its back on the Lakers Kobe Bryant when he was accused of rape.
The company also kept golfer Tiger Woods even after he cheated on his wife, but Gillette Razors dropped him and so did AT&T.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:36 pm
I love you calling it like it is, Joe. I am so sick of the random hatred. This KID has been cleared in every investigation. He has been condemned for something he wasn’t even arrested for.
People would rather believe him a rapist in spite of all of the evidence to the contrary, just because he played for a team they don’t like.
This will be studied in Mass Comm classes for years—any body want to wager a guess why Mettenberger, who pled guilty to sexual assault, was drafted with zero moral outrage, while Winston has been publicly flogged and condemned when he wasn’t even arrested?
Sure seems like a racial divide in this “supposed” post-racial America.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:36 pm
has nothing to do with “their research”….they just don’t give a damn.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:36 pm
Winston haters……your the minority=FACT
April 17th, 2015 at 3:37 pm
Again. Check out the comments. Check out the vitriol on BOTH sides of the Fameis decision. He’s really going to bring the fan base together!!!
April 17th, 2015 at 3:37 pm
@Robert 9 I second that
Maybe Joe should have done HIS research on this one
April 17th, 2015 at 3:39 pm
Just Do It.
Just Win!
Well deserved Jameis. Well deserved.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:39 pm
a lot of coverage on espn tv today about Winston both on nfl insider and outside the lines. on outside the lines they did a very detailed analysis of him.
15 windows shot out at FSU with a gun and he was questioned about it.
standing on a table in the FSU cafeteria yelling stuff one game suspension.
showed video of him walking all through the grocery and out the front door with the package of crabs. yelling at the coach on the sidelines.
they had 2 psychiatrists discussing what they thought of him.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:39 pm
bucs4lyfe
You may be correct about the minority on this board. But I’d bet you a dollar to a donut you’re dead wrong in the community at large.
If I had a nickel for every person who told me they can’t believe the Bucs would even “consider” drafting Fameis I’d be as wealthy as Fameis is going to be.
And my experience has been with men hard to imagine he’s going to go over big time with the ladies.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:40 pm
Not a “hater”…..just an astute observer of FACTS. And let there be no doubt…any marketing agreement with JW WILL have clauses relating to off field actions and missteps, and also relating to the outcome of the civil case(s).
April 17th, 2015 at 3:41 pm
Rob9
You see the common denominator? They are all champions. Interesting, hmm.
Why haven’t/didn’t they sign Mariota, does he work for Nike? I thought Oregon was owned by the Nike CEO. Where’s the love?
April 17th, 2015 at 3:41 pm
I’d love to read the “Morales” clause
April 17th, 2015 at 3:41 pm
Nike signing him so close to the civil suit announcement is just further proof that her civil suit means nothing. If her suit mattered they would have delayed deal or at least the announcement. Welcome to Jameis you will make the team and city instantly better.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:42 pm
Winston=God ……….. SMH!
I’m a Winston guy but com’on mane!!
April 17th, 2015 at 3:42 pm
I normally do not agree with @St.Pete, but he has a good point Joe.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:42 pm
JoeJoes Fungi Nails Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 3:41 pm
I’d love to read the “Morales” clause
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Is that a Pablo joke/reference?
April 17th, 2015 at 3:43 pm
Nike sure seems worried about Erica “I ain’t sayin she’s a gold digger” Kinsman’s civil suit…
April 17th, 2015 at 3:44 pm
@WS99
Dang it, I was just about to post that!!!! LOL
April 17th, 2015 at 3:45 pm
Did EK know this yesterday? Would help explain the floozy’s timing.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:46 pm
@StPeteBucsFan
Ok, well that obviously you. I mean, you are the same guy on here every day bashing Jameis, so it would make sense that people you hang out with would share the same ideas. ALL of my friends and family cant wait for Jameis to arrive, and I have a very large family. When I talk to people around my workplace, same thing, excitement.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:48 pm
@StPeteBucsFan
lol imagine tampa and this losing franchise being the center of the football universe. come on really? I just don’t get how people think they know so much about football and marketing and PR….what are you all doing here on this site you should be out getting your millions. obviously nothing is affected by what he’s done so far. you don’t get knocked for allegedly doing something. his marketability is only affected by future mistakes. do we really need to get into how many athletes have paid off people to make things go away and went on with their lives? you can get away with striking a cab driver so easy in florida
April 17th, 2015 at 3:48 pm
Fact.. Winston is NOT a felon..
April 17th, 2015 at 3:49 pm
ADown…I keep telling you StPeteBucsFan’s on board with Winston.
It’s all good man.
I’ve been told in the past that I’m the most sarcastic person on the planet….
April 17th, 2015 at 3:49 pm
When I see the “hate” comments on both sides of the fence, I think of the saying: What you see depends on where you sit. If you bring your prejudices to the table, you can’t expect to have an unemotional, unbiased, and reasoned discussion. Cooler heads than those on this site will prevail come Draft Day because the decision-makers are running a business.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:51 pm
…and all of you posters know what the decision is, apparently.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:51 pm
Curtis Gatorboy Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 3:34 pm
Jameis is a felon = FACT!
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A FELON IS SOMEONE CONVICTED OF A FELONY YOU REALIZE THAT RIGHT?
April 17th, 2015 at 3:53 pm
@Buc1987
It seemed like the tides were changing and almost everyone understood that Jameis would be the guy, and were becoming to like and understand him.
Then this civil suit, which everyone knew was coming (including the Bucs), gets filed and everyone seems to go nuts again. IT IS THE SAME WOMAN. IT IS THE SAME CASE. This suit has changed absolutely nothing, and people are acting like he just raped another girl last week. Pathetic.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:55 pm
Go look at the number of athletes with criminal records that are Nike endorsed. Enough said…this means nothing. Nike only drops them if the media is riding the issue like a horse. aka Lance, Kobe, Vick, Marion, Woods, Paterno…..long list…
MM #1 pick of the Bucs!
April 17th, 2015 at 3:55 pm
I get it! Nike only signs FELONS and RAPISTS!
April 17th, 2015 at 3:56 pm
I should qualify my last statement, *allegedly raped another woman last week.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:57 pm
If/when we draft him, and if/ when we start winning , I really do not want to read comments from the regular Winston bashers anymore.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:57 pm
@WS99
JoeJoes Fungi Nails Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 3:41 pm
I’d love to read the “Morales” clause
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Is that a Pablo joke/reference?
That was a GOOD one. Still LMAO. And this board can certainly use the levity.
April 17th, 2015 at 3:58 pm
“I Get It Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 3:55 pm
I get it! Nike only signs FELONS and RAPISTS!”
Nike signed Mariota. (Sometimes this is too easy.)
April 17th, 2015 at 4:01 pm
I will read the Jameis articles because I like them & think that Winston is the man. But I will stay far away from debates so I’ll comment with “I’m out, peace”.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:01 pm
Nike swung and missed on Ray Rice, Michael Vick, Lance Armstrong, sprinter Oscar Pistorius, Track and field star Marion Jones and sprinter Justin Gatlin. Just because Nike signs someone it doesn’t prove anything one way or the other.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:01 pm
You guys are rediculous…when we draft winston ray jay will be SOLD OUT!!! If you think not because of a few knuckleheads on this site don’t like him your kidding yourself. We don’t need you, Corp accounts will go through the roof. Don’t think so, you can watch from you TV. Done deal…good riddance!
April 17th, 2015 at 4:04 pm
Not much longer guys and we won’t be seeing Robert9, subparsam, stpete and the rest. Well we might but they will have changed their scree name….lmao
April 17th, 2015 at 4:05 pm
Adown
“and people are acting like he just raped another girl last week. Pathetic.”
Perhaps some are. Many aren’t. Some are just beginning to realize the publicity challenge that goes along with Fameis.
For some reason it doesn’t seem permissable with some on this board…especially 87 for folks to doubt Fameis or raise legitimate questions about his behavior.
I very quickly moved past the rape allegations because NONE of us were there, NOBODY really knows for sure what happened. Fameis is innocent until proven guilty. All the other crap, most notably being so incredibly arrogant and self absorbed to scream out FHITHP in front of other women at exactly the same time he was being investigated for “rape allegations”. That was hard for me to get past.
But the constant onslaught from the Joes and others here convinced me I should look past it. In addition I bought into the meme that Fameis was simply that much better than MM.
After Grudens comments which basically echoed my original thoughts I am now back on the MM bandwagon. 87 who is so in bed with Fameis he can no longer think straight will wish to say I never supported the Fameis pick but that’s simply not true.
I now view MM and JW as talented prospects. Gruden made my original point that the NFL game is coming towards the kind of talent MM displays and so I’ve changed my mind yet again.
The suit itself doesn’t push me to MM but I certainly concede the bad publicity attendant to it is an influence. If both QB’s are actually close in talent then it’s only wise to go with the one without baggage. Again I think this draft could be like the Flacco/Ryan draft where two good QB’s emerge. If both can do the job why would you take the one with all the controversy?
April 17th, 2015 at 4:06 pm
1987 and Adown…
If you want to give a personal pass to a person with serious character issues at a minimum to a person behaving in a felonious manner; that is your business not mine. We are not talking about one instance either… I wont go over all the character events…..the one that gets me the most is not OFF the football field but ON the football field when this talented but certainly entitled QB dressed for a Clemson game when Jimbo told him flat out you are not playing. To me, this shows clearly he has some issues with authority and at a minimum has issues with right and wrong or accountability in general. I wish him the best of luck on someone else’s team.
The Bucs have had enough of of the Talibs, D Jacks, B Thomas types..who simply think they are above the law or society because they play a game on Sunday.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:11 pm
Well you’ll still read criticism INDYBucsfan because some things are bigger than winning a football game. In my opinion, Winston the QB appears beautiful. In my opinion, Winston the person appears ugly.
And as far as organizations not getting behind players they haven’t fully vetted and cleared…Rolando McClain anyone? I’ve lost count of the dude’s arrests whom just signed with the Patriots, arguably the league’s most successful franchise.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:11 pm
Where are the idiots that say they will not renew season tickets or they will no longer go to the games or support the team if Jameis is drafted by the bucs? Do they believe there will be women protesting outside the Nike headquarters? Will these same losers stop buying Nike products now? Or are they hypocrites? That is what I thought………hypocrites.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:11 pm
Nike signed winsont mariota gordan and cooper.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2434322-jameis-winston-marcus-mariota-melvin-gordon-amari-cooper-sign-deals-with-nike
April 17th, 2015 at 4:12 pm
@Keepitreal
I’ll be here under my same name and you can make as much fun as you wish.
And if we draft him I hope you are able to make fun and I hope he succeeds at the level many here believe he will.
I haven’t called Fameis a rapist or any derogatory names. i have disagreed with some here on the impact of his reputation and his ability versus that of MM.
Unlike posters like Keepitreal I haven’t gone on the record about any certainty because I simply do not believe anybody here is clairvoyant. To post in such absolutes simply amuses me.
Mostly what I have done is to simply raise questions and present both sides of the issue. I’ve defended Fameis where appropriate…EG the point shaving crap seemed to be piling on to me and again nobody was there that night and so he deserves the presumption of innocence.
But trust me I won’t change my screen name.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:12 pm
8:10 on April 30th cannot get here soon enough. I am so sick of all this anti-Winston vitriol.
Mariota backers seem somehow convinced that if they just spew enough venom Winston’s way – that the Bucs will be influenced and pick Mariota.
It ain’t gonna work. Winston will be the Bucs QB and all any of you Jameis haters are doing is talking bad about the QB who will help turn this franchise into a winner.
I hope most of you leave and never come back to JBF after the draft. It’s more likely though that there will just be a ton of “New” commenter names around here post draft.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:16 pm
Hey Joe will you remove the Crab-legs-stealing, BB-gun-shooting, obscenity-hollering intro you give jameis if the bucs draft him?
April 17th, 2015 at 4:16 pm
I’m learning that if you can ball out of control you are usually not a saint. Let’s not forget Peyton rubbed his nuts on a girls face. Wilson is bagging a Instagram hoe and Andrew luck just give him time. Brady has his issue too with yelling at OCs, refs and teammates.
I think the only baller that’s squeky clean is Eli. Go figure.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:16 pm
Mariota>Winston
you are entitled to your opinion obviously but let me ask this, how is that choir boy team of Lovie’s doing in the win loss column….
if a team, coach or city can’t deal with all different types of personalities good and bad it will fail. it’s not a perfect world. no one deserves a career death sentence based on, over blown media coverage and false allegations.
I hope you hold everyone to the same standard and no one in your family has to defend themselves against false information.
Winston has gone from accused to victim during the course of this event. I am glad Nike did the right thing and sign the bucs first franchise qb.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:17 pm
Somebody is using the Patriots as a barometer of a team to emulate. Really?
They selected a freaking murderer despite ALL THE RED FLAGS! Everybody knew Hernandez was a despicable person. Urban Meyer knew it as well.
Do all of you feel that Super Bowls and National Championships are worth signing violent felons?
BTW this is not about Fameis…there is NO comparison to what Fameis did in college and what Hernandez did. This is simply about the approach to building a football team. Kraft and Belicheat are the thugs. They are the enablers who knew better yet still signed Hernandez because to them winning is the ONLY thing that matters. I know that’s also true for some of you. OK we can simply agree to disagree. I would love to cheer for a team with some class.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:18 pm
@mariota…. What a joke.. Nb gun, soda in ketchup cup…. Let’s lock him away for life. Dallas, New England, Pittsburg, NY would not hesitate signing this guy. You guys need to go back to the woods, you have no clue! I’m originally from NY and the army a bunch of church going ladies in the knitting club Pu$$ys like some of the clowns on here. All high and mighty, glad the few of you never did anything wrong at 19 or 20. You want greatness grow some balls and take a swing. You few make this town look like a total joke. Go watch icecapades or gymnastics. We won’t miss you!!!! Clowns
April 17th, 2015 at 4:20 pm
Jameis is a felon? Really, gator boy- wanna produce those court documents?
Don’t think he’s been arrested. Or gotten a DUI. Or any rumors of Drugs.
Nothing.
Only crime around here is defamation of character.
He ordered a water, but got a soda.
Really?
If he isn’t famous Jameis- does anyone really call the cops over this?
It’s all overblown dumb kid stuff- with a gold mining chick throw in for a little drama.
Did any of you get thru college as cleanly as he did. None of you were cash strapped?
The kid is a phenom. A once in a decade Talent. And some of you idiots wanna miss out on him- over a soda, 30 bucks in crab legs, shooting pellet guns, inappropriate chanting, and a chick who won’t let go of her version of a brass ring.
I had more offenses in my first month.
If you ever have an celebrity or money( worse, both), chicks like that are EVERYWHERE!! He was just to new to celebrity- to know that.
Once bitten- twice shy.
Welcome to Tampa, Mr. Winston. You are very welcome
Ignore the brain dead. They have never been Wealthy/Famous/ celebrity.
They have no idea what a successful persons life is like- or the many pitfalls.
And they never will. Just bitterly on the outside looking in
April 17th, 2015 at 4:21 pm
One way or another some Bucs fans here are going to be eating a lot of crow! I think I’m going to open a crow eatery. Crow is the fruit of the air. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Thers’s uh, crow-kabobs, crow creole, crow gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There’s pineapple crow, lemon crow, coconut crow, pepper crow, crow soup, crow stew, crow salad, crow and potatoes, crow burger, crow sandwich. That- that’s about it.
Taking orders April 30th!
April 17th, 2015 at 4:24 pm
Jameis IS A FELON! LOOK IT UP!
April 17th, 2015 at 4:24 pm
WS99
Wilson is banging and instragram hoe. Really? That’s what you have against Wilson his choice of companions. You could have added he also got a divorce.
Aaron Rodgers is banging Olivia Munn is that permissable. What has he done?
And Andrew Luck is just waiting to blow up. In your rush to minimize any transgressions Jameis may have committed you guys are really becoming cynical.
What next? Jordan Speith had an affair with his caddie? GMac is beating his child? Levonte beats up cab drivers? Do you all really believe that you have to be a jerk to be a great athlete. I’m not talking about Fameis now I mean in general.
I concede that the NFL has a lot of unsavory characters. But there are lots of great players who are also good guys. I don’t recall Darrelle Revis getting into lots of trouble here or even in the media capital of the world NYC.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:26 pm
@Curtis Gatorboy
How about you just post the link… and shut up. He has one citation and no charges. Not even misdemeanors, let alone felonies.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:26 pm
Curtis he is not a felon… Get your facts straight before you talk.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:27 pm
the army a bunch of church going ladies in the knitting club Pu$$ys like some of the clowns on here.
I would give you the award for the best thought out post of the day but i believe JW5 already beat you to playing the pussy card.. LMAO
April 17th, 2015 at 4:28 pm
@Mariota>Winston
His uniform was hanging up in the locker, so he put it on. I was watching BSPN or NFL Network (forget which one) and they had about 5 or 6 different ex players on there saying that they would have done the exact same thing Jameis did. If your uniform is in your locker, you put it on. Not a single one said they would have done otherwise.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:29 pm
“Curtis Gatorboy Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 4:24 pm
Jameis IS A FELON! LOOK IT UP!”
You are embarrassing competent Gators everywhere. Please look up the definition of Felon in a dictionary. You are making yourself look foolish.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:29 pm
“Crab-legs-stealing, BB-gun-shooting, obscenity-hollering, Heisman-Trophy-winning, former national champion Jameis Winston, the pride of Florida State University” – I notice that the Joe’s have been very selective in their characterization of Mr. Winston prefacing each article about him. Maybe some of the posters here should be as selective in their remarks.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:30 pm
Jimbo knows JW is not a good person too but he cant say it….yet. Rape on college campuses is out of control compounded by a victim report rate of 40%. I think that is something that cannot be denied.
tmax-
Let me reverse your statement and ask u the same question….show me all the SB winning teams with a QB who had as many (multiple more than one instance) red flags as JW coming out of college and how many SB did they win?
The second thing you need to strongly consider is that this is not the old NFL where the athlete get away with everything. Those days are over. The new NFL is about character whether u like it or not hence the new CBA/NFLPA rules. This is the biggest issue most of the JW supporters miss.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:32 pm
Oh yeah. Why would we want to emulate a team that has won every division championship except one for over a decade? And how many SBs? 4 in 15 years? Yeah that’s a dumb idea.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:33 pm
Time for some levity. This blog is mild compared to the political blog I attend.
One dude from Cleveland got so incensed with me he asked where I lived in St. Pete so he could come down and settle things like a MAN. LOL
I had to explain to him that I live in Florida and that after that post I could meet him at the plane and “stand my ground” with my .45.
I hope most of you get me. I enjoy this and have fun watching people take pixels on a screen and opinions so seriously.
Here’s a tip though from Ralph Waldo Emerson. I never allow the thoughts of others affect how I feel.
If anything I’ve posted makes you feel upset or unhappy sorry to say that is on you not me. I’m simply the doubting Thomas in any crowd, Love to ask questions but mostly I love making people think,
April 17th, 2015 at 4:35 pm
@ ROBERT 9 and@ Jimbo you guys are just as worst as Erica Kinsman get your facts straight. Example #1( Nike vs. Mike Vick) Nike, which signed Vick as a rookie in 2001, terminated his contract in August 2007 after he filed a plea agreement admitting his involvement in a dogfighting ring. Example #2 Nike vs. He has been with Nike since turning pro in 1996, when he signed a five-year deal for a reported $40 million before his rampant infedelity spree. Both guys were signed before their bad acts.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:38 pm
@Mariota>Winston
Jameis has never had a history of drugs/alcohol, nor has he had any issues with violence. Those are what the NFL is cracking down on. I never hear any petty theft stories in the NFL, because they all have money… and whether you like it or not, he will NEVER be in any legal trouble for being falsely accused of rape.
Honestly, I think Jameis understands that he has made some stupid mistakes, has admitted them, and is now moving forward with his life. I truly have no concern for Winston’s behavior moving forward, and neither do the Bucs.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:38 pm
I worked for NIKE for a few years and they sign winners. Winston has shown he can win….however, it’s not like NIKE hasn’t been burned a few times in the past. They came very close to dropping Tiger (if he didn’t have his own line within the NIKE brand, I think they would have). Lance Armstrong was one of the biggest name athletes they dropped…he used to have a building on campus (Nike’s HQs) in Beaverton named after him, but I believe they renamed it. They also renamed a building that had been named after former Penn St. Coach Joe Paterno, after the Sandusky scandal broke. The point is, Winston will have to keep his nose clean or NIKE will drop him. Mariota is a natural for NIKE…I think Phil Knight is one of the largest contributors to the Oregon program.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:38 pm
I am a hater. I hate men who rape women, allegedly. #AccusedRapist #CivilRapeTrial #ExtremelyBadCharacter #Thief
#DP #HGH #PEDs #BrainDeadRetard
April 17th, 2015 at 4:39 pm
It’s a good thing now that Winston will have that Nike money to pay off all of his future Rape victims
April 17th, 2015 at 4:39 pm
Mariota>Winston
Brady Left his pregnant girlfriend for a super model. not criminal but with the holier than thou standards set here that’s pretty crappy
as far as superbowl winning qbs with more red flags here is two for you with 3 sb wins
Big Ben and Peyton Manning both have paid off victims in the past in some cases multiple times. I believe Manning’s preferred move was the “T-Bag”
The NFL is about wins if the bucs win all will be forgotten the attention span of people in this country is very very short. i respect the high standards you have set although I think they are a little unrealistic in today’s society.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:40 pm
Lost in translation Stpetebucsfan…i do NOT believe we should emulate the Pats or any organization willing to look past major character flaws for the sake of winning. I believe the line has to be drawn somewhere. On the field, I’d take Winston over Mariota. But I wouldn’t hire the former because of his repeated displays of poor judgment which to me are evidence of a sense of entitlement and a belief in no consequences. That may have changed since his suspension but there are still too many question marks for me surrounding the alleged rape (and I’ve read many articles on both sides). And it’s not about fear of him doing something else…it’s about not wanting that personality representing my team.
Darren Sharper was a great player with high intelligence and loads of charisma. That’s not a guy I’d want playing for me.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:43 pm
@Barry
Well than you hate yourself, because everyone knows that Barry is a rapist and a car thief.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:43 pm
“Barry Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 4:38 pm
I am a hater. I hate men who rape women, allegedly. ”
So you hate Duke Lacrosse, Brian Banks, and the UVA Frat.
You would fit in well in the old days. Just need a noose and a pitchfork.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:43 pm
It’s a good thing now that Winston will have that Nike money to pay off all of his future Rape victims. Nike trying to sign all of the top picks in the draft. Soon as Winston does something else stupid they will drop him like a hot Turd
April 17th, 2015 at 4:45 pm
@MarshallU
You have to be the least valued poster on this site.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:46 pm
I love how I get ignored when I lay down facts. It’s all good – nobody got love for the qb Killa?
April 17th, 2015 at 4:46 pm
Maybe Nike wants to start a large marketing campaign to the prison system
April 17th, 2015 at 4:47 pm
@Bucs#1
You are the second person to say this, however; you sound just as stupid as the first. Pay off his future rape victims?? Yeah, cause clearly he is into paying people off. You guys would much rather have someone just pay a person off than to stick up for the fact that he was in no wrong.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:48 pm
I suggest everybody read the articles from today’s Tampa Bay Times. Not a very flattering look at Winston from people that know him
April 17th, 2015 at 4:50 pm
I gotta go, the number of trolls on this site is astounding. No value, truth or substance to any of it. Just spitting out the word rapist makes them cool.
Bye guys.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:51 pm
I’d rather take Cardale Jones next year……let Glennon play this year…..focus drafting OL, LB, DE
April 17th, 2015 at 4:53 pm
ADown
Are you actually an 8 year old little girl? You use all of the same language of my 8 year old niece when you just try to insult everybody that doesn’t like your man crush Winston. Grow up or STFU
April 17th, 2015 at 4:54 pm
“Bogeyking Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 4:48 pm
I suggest everybody read the articles from today’s Tampa Bay Times. Not a very flattering look at Winston from people that know him”
A total of 3-4 negative comments. I can’t believe that 100% of the population didn’t like him. What a scathing indictment.
April 17th, 2015 at 4:57 pm
@ A$$Clown, I mean ADown
No, please keep talking your nonsense. It shows what kind of fans that Winston will atract. So please, keep talking, lol
April 17th, 2015 at 4:57 pm
Every Winstonite needs to watch this breakdown. I agree with this 100%. I’m sure people will make ignorant comments claiming bias, but I’d say this is the truth…http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=12688808
April 17th, 2015 at 4:59 pm
If Jameis Winston works out, it will be great. If he doesn’t…well…we’re screwed.
If he commits more crimes as a buc…well…we’re screwed.
But if he stays clean and become elite, we’ll be set for the next 10-15 years.
So far as Nike, who cares? They’d fire him if he did something wrong, and he isn’t the only one to sign a deal with them.
In under 2 weeks, we will finally find out. Personally, I will support anyone the Bucs use that pick on. Winston. Mariota. Williams. Whoever.
April 17th, 2015 at 5:00 pm
“MarshallU Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 4:39 pm
It’s a good thing now that Winston will have that Nike money to pay off all of his future Rape victims”
You mean NFC South Defenses? Yes, I agree.
April 17th, 2015 at 5:04 pm
I’m just going to say it.
You people are stupid.
April 17th, 2015 at 5:04 pm
Think of the world we live in… I’m just curious what more does marriota have to do to prove he’s the better choice. It’s sad that again men of high morals and character seem to come in second in our society. It is so hard for me to coach high schoolers today and tell them to emulate the character of marriota when they see the Winston’s of the world not only being picked on top but hearing adults make excuses to justify deviant behavior. Tampa needs more Derrick Brooks, more Warrick Dunns. We need stability not a media circus. Everyone is waiting for Winston to do something silly again and now the bucs will be attached to him, just like FSU and I’m sorry but as much as I love FSU, like jameis and truly know he can ball- there is no way on God’s green earth I would make him the face of my franchise over another capable player like marriota. They are both talented bright, have high fb iqs but the one thing that separates them the most is the display of their character and frankly that’s not even close in comparison.
April 17th, 2015 at 5:05 pm
JoeJoes Fungi Nails Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 4:51 pm
I’d rather take Cardale Jones next year……let Glennon play this year…..focus drafting OL, LB, DE
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I bet he doesn’t get drafted until the 3rd round. Bowl Game wins does not equal NFL starting QB.
April 17th, 2015 at 5:05 pm
I’ve never commented here before and only doing so now because I keep reading all the hate fo rWinston at least Gator boy admits he a Swamp Lizard and it seems most of the haters here are (though they may lie and not admit, common for a Gator fan).
Facts are that Winston hasn’t been charged with a felony, EVER, so he can’t be a felon.
As for all the rest of the BS you fools post I think most of us (including the Glazers) have started considering the source and ignoring as I will do after this post as I come here for info not a battle of wits with many unarmed individuals.
remember when you point fingers there are 4 more pointing at you>
It is also a common theme for people to vilify someone to keep others from looking to hard at them,I very happy we can’t see all the skeletons in you haters closets!
April 17th, 2015 at 5:06 pm
bucs4lyfe Says
“Winston haters……your the minority=FACT”
Actually, it’s “you are” or “you’re”.
Thanks for proving my point.
April 17th, 2015 at 5:07 pm
I personally think that this Winston debate is way overblown because 1 of 3 things will happen.
#1 – Winston will come here, grow up and be a model citizen and actually be the franchise QB
#2 – Winston will come here, continue being a dumbsh$t and be gone in 3 years taking Lovie and Licht with him.
#3 – Winston will come here, not be a distraction but suck on the field being highly overrated. Will be gone in 3 years taking Lovie and Licht with him.
Either way, everything will be fine so everybody just chill
April 17th, 2015 at 5:10 pm
Okay…let’s play devils advocate (not that most of you do not do that already). Let’s assume for a moment that they do not take Winston, but instead go for DE and decide to take a QB in round 2.
Who would be the best option?
April 17th, 2015 at 5:10 pm
Is Nike going to start selling crab legs?
April 17th, 2015 at 5:15 pm
Commonsense
That’s about right. However, I suggest a 4th option
#4 – Bucs are too smart to draft Winston and team that does never goes above .500
April 17th, 2015 at 5:17 pm
@Barry is you last name Manalow… That would explain some things.
April 17th, 2015 at 5:20 pm
Bonzai
The Bucs sent a contengent to see Sean Mannion’s pro day workout. May mean nothing, but they went
April 17th, 2015 at 5:21 pm
Evening fellas. i haven’t scrolled through the comment section yet. Anyone know how much $ he got?
April 17th, 2015 at 5:23 pm
@Bonzai…I go with Petty over Hundley. Gruden said he had the best arm in the draft
April 17th, 2015 at 5:25 pm
Hey guys, remember back 10 to 15 years ago when you couldnt get tickets to Bucs games? Man, they were sold out as soon as they went on sale.
Where were all those fans these last few seasons? Ray Jay was pretty sparce when it came to people wearing pewter and red. Hell, there were often more fans of the visiting team.
Well, those people are called fair weather fans and they only show up when we are winning.
As soon as Winston is drafted, the prospect of good times at Ray Jay will bring all those fans back. The beer will flow, concessions will increase, bikini babes in the stands will be back flaunting all they have.
And, amid all the loud cheers of joy and excitement on Sundays in Tampa we will no longer be able to hears the crying of haters. All will be forgotten and maybe, just maybe all the haters will forget to hate and just enjoy being a Bucs fan for a change.
April 17th, 2015 at 5:25 pm
Im going to drink all of your tears when Mariota is the pick
April 17th, 2015 at 5:27 pm
tmax- they didnt pay off for rape accusation so not the same.
Big Ben and Peyton Manning both have paid off victims in the past in some cases multiple times. I believe Manning’s preferred move was the “T-Bag”
In regards to theft…Joseph Randle was the name of the cowboys RB who was waived for theft….so theft counts when considering NFL character.
Hell and thats Jerrahs team…who will look the other way.
April 17th, 2015 at 5:28 pm
MarshallU
Mannion is a Mike Glennon clone. Bucs already have the original
April 17th, 2015 at 5:30 pm
For all you guys who haven’t seen it. That jerk davepear is saying bad things about you guys on the other post about Joe’s party.
April 17th, 2015 at 5:30 pm
“Curtis Gatorboy Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 5:25 pm
Im going to drink all of your tears when Mariota is the pick”
Winston will be picked. You will change your username and never be heard from again.
April 17th, 2015 at 5:35 pm
I swear if I see 1 more “draft expert” say Bucs will trade for Jay Cutler, I’m going to barf. Where do these people get this stuff?
April 17th, 2015 at 5:37 pm
Mariota >Winston
You are dead wrong. Big Ben paid off 2 sexual assault victims and Manning paid of at least one. Sexual assault is Sexual. Just because it doesn’t fit your agenda doesn’t lessen the facts
April 17th, 2015 at 5:37 pm
#jameischrist will resurrect this franchise! can i get an amen?
#marcusmediocre will struggle to play in this league. where’s all the flack for #quietleader not attending the draft? double-standard much.
#winninwithwinston #justwinstonbaby
April 17th, 2015 at 5:40 pm
@ MarshallU
You just made me throw up in my mouth a little. I don’t think that Lovie and Cutler have a real great relationship
April 17th, 2015 at 5:42 pm
I was thinking the other day. That there’s a good chance the Bucs might draft Winston.
Your thoughts?
April 17th, 2015 at 5:45 pm
bet jw wasn’t wearing nikes during the crab-leg thing or he might have been able to outrun them and get away with his crab-legs
April 17th, 2015 at 5:45 pm
Sorry Lurker, but your boy The Crab Legs Rapist will be a major bust in the NFL. Maybe you can still cheer for him when he’s playing for a losing team in the Canadian League
April 17th, 2015 at 5:47 pm
Notonline4 Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 5:05 pm
I’ve never commented here before and only doing so now because I keep reading all the hate fo rWinston at least Gator boy admits he a Swamp Lizard and it seems most of the haters here are (though they may lie and not admit, common for a Gator fan).
……………………………….
First off nice to meet you sir. Secondly I must disagree with the statement that most Winston haters are Gators fans. I live in Montana, pretty good ways away from Gainesville, and I have yet to find a football fan up here that likes him. My wife is a FSU alum and she said he creeps her out. This poll from ESPN backs this up. http://espn.go.com/espn/fp/flashPollResultsState?sportIndex=nfl&pollId=4657212
Personally, my worries about the kid have pretty much vanished. My largest concern with him Ever was shouting the obscenities in public while under investigation. To me it showed ignorance. Ignorance does not equal stupidity though. I also was worried about his sense of entitlement but Ive never been in his shoes so I imagine that is really hard for a young man to get a handle on. As I have said many times, JW will be the most investigated athlete Ever and if he passes that then I am T-Totally ok with him as our QB. My hatred for the Seminoles is only for 12 or 13 Saturdays a week and even then I have to keep it in check as my wife and I are The House Divided
April 17th, 2015 at 5:49 pm
WOW
Never meant for ” poll from espn backs this up” to look like that. It looks like I meant to do it but I didnt. Guess you have to put links totally separate and not at the end of a sentence.
April 17th, 2015 at 5:49 pm
It’s the third time I’ve heard about cutler. Remember lovie gave up the farm for cutler and he was like a 3rd or 5th round pick who is yet to win anything.
April 17th, 2015 at 5:49 pm
Deckerhoff : “Bucs win Bucs win Bucs win!
Deckerhoff : “Jameis Winston the kid from Tallahassee throws a dart with 6 seconds left on the clock and Bucs pull this one off!”
Deckerhoff : “Good night Saints this game is over.”
April 17th, 2015 at 5:53 pm
onetrickponey
Winston ran 4.97 at the Combine, but ran a 4.65 sprinting out of Publix with those stolen crab legs. Guess he should have worn Nikes at the Combine
April 17th, 2015 at 5:55 pm
Yes as he casually walked out of the Publix…just like he casually walked up to the counter and got his pre-packaged and ready to go for him crab legs…
That’s not funny…it’s idiotic is what it is. Then again this is JBF.
April 17th, 2015 at 5:55 pm
i talk to people from all over too and they all say we are nuts to not take winston. that mariota is a great trick-play quarterback but in battle you follow the real leader, not the #quietleader. lmao
April 17th, 2015 at 5:56 pm
LOL I should proof read more………..I meant 12 or 13 Saturdays a year
April 17th, 2015 at 5:56 pm
Mariota is an ass clown.
April 17th, 2015 at 5:57 pm
Nike? The same company using sweatshop foreign labor employing third worlders at piss poor hourly wages, working them 60+ hours a week with zero benefits besides the paltry pay. Another predator company paying a couple bucks to manufacture a pair of shoes and then turning around and selling them to ignorant Americans for up to 75 times their cost to produce. Winston should thank those people for his obscene bounty.
April 17th, 2015 at 5:58 pm
So who thinks that Winston’s #1 fan in Tampa will be Joe Redner?
April 17th, 2015 at 5:59 pm
Bogeyking Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 5:53 pm
onetrickponey
Winston ran 4.97 at the Combine, but ran a 4.65 sprinting out of Publix with those stolen crab legs. Guess he should have worn Nikes at the Combine
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I just literally LOL’d because I showed this post to my wife and she said “Why didn’t they just give JW some crablegs when he did his 40 at the combine?
April 17th, 2015 at 6:01 pm
Buc1987 Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 5:56 pm
Mariota is an ass clown.
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People who call people names are cool.
April 17th, 2015 at 6:02 pm
If a 20 year old college QB ran a sluggish 4.97 at the combine, I don’t think I would want him promoting my athletic shoes, lol
April 17th, 2015 at 6:04 pm
UF Alum that loves the Bucs Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 6:01 pm
Buc1987 Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 5:56 pm
Mariota is an ass clown.
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“People who call people names are cool.”
Yes they are, people do it all day long on JBF about Winston or have you not noticed?
The joke btw would actually BE funny if he actually DID run or even briskly walked out of the Publix. But no it was a casual walk.
April 17th, 2015 at 6:06 pm
UF Alum
LOLOLOL
April 17th, 2015 at 6:07 pm
87 I really do like you. However I question you as to why you want to be like the other Aholes on this site.
Anyways Im going fishing. The browns are running
April 17th, 2015 at 6:09 pm
UFAlum is being racist again.
How about the whites running?
Racist.
April 17th, 2015 at 6:10 pm
UF Alum
I think that Buc1987 would very much like to be Winston’s A$$ Clown
April 17th, 2015 at 6:11 pm
Robert9 Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 6:09 pm
UFAlum is being racist again.
How about the whites running?
Racist.
………………………
Excuse me???
Racism is Ignorance and I am far from ignorant. I have never even posted to you Robert. If you are not being facetious in some way then I can see why so many people here don’t like you
April 17th, 2015 at 6:14 pm
Nope. You live in Montana with a 0 percent population of black people.
Admit it. You don’t like black people.
April 17th, 2015 at 6:15 pm
I’ve called Drew Brees the P word.
Is that okay?
I’ve called Cam Newton a punk b**ch.
Is that okay?
I’ve been called far worse than any of those words…
Is that okay?
April 17th, 2015 at 6:18 pm
Hell you don’t want to sit anywhere near me at home games….
I talk sooooo much trash to opposing fans even when we’re losing!
April 17th, 2015 at 6:36 pm
Talking sh*t on a blog. Compared to sitting down in bar shooting the sh*t- #Different Ball Game.
Because the same dudes– talking out the side of their neck on this blog.
Would be quiet as church-house mouse in person.
All Polite & Respectable N sh*t.
Be the same way on this BLOG, as you would be in person.
Ya’ll know damn well-ya’ll wouldn’t step to another grown as man…
The way ya’ll do on here.
April 17th, 2015 at 6:38 pm
Talking sh*t on a blog. Compared to sitting down in bar shooting the sh*t #Different Ball Game.
Because the same dudes– talking out the side of their neck on this blog.
Would be quiet as church-house mouse in person.
All Polite & Respectable N sh*t.
Be the same way on this BLOG, as you would be in person.
Ya’ll know damn well-ya’ll wouldn’t step to another grown as man-the way ya’ll do on BLOG.
Relax its all in good fun brothas
April 17th, 2015 at 6:38 pm
Come on guys, I take a little power nap and Joe posts a Jameis Watch and you folk decide to rip each other new ones? We’re all Bucs fans here.
April 17th, 2015 at 6:41 pm
This is becoming absurd Frederico Fellini movie script ….does’t matter the content and direction of JoeBucFan- JW article…..the same pissing match between both sides of the debate flashes to life again……BWahahahahahahaa
I have never seen this amonst Buc fans in the history of the franchise….another strange chapter in being a Buc fan
April 17th, 2015 at 6:43 pm
jameis and tim tebow throw the same both like leftwich.
tim tebow is very mobile.
as far as character goes
jameis is the *extreme* opposite of tim tebow.
April 17th, 2015 at 6:44 pm
I can’t wait until we can focus on the game we had that week rather than defending or attacking players or coaches.
April 17th, 2015 at 6:44 pm
I agree with Joe on this one, Nike is quick to drop people that have some real dirt on their hands.
However Nike has not made friends with me lately because of their contribution to the monstrosities known as the Bucs new uniforms. So f**k them.
April 17th, 2015 at 6:48 pm
LUV…I’d call Mariota an ass clown to somebody at a bar….
April 17th, 2015 at 6:51 pm
“IF Winston was the felon some want you to think he is, you think NIKE would touch the guy with a 10-foot pole? Of course not. Mega companies do their research, unlike your standard drunk in the bar.’…..Nike has nothing to lose and a mountain of money to make……they’ll market and make money off Jameis as long as they can…then void and walk away if that is what it takes….
April 17th, 2015 at 6:53 pm
mariota wears slippers
#quietleader
April 17th, 2015 at 6:57 pm
I guess Nike likes Rapists!
April 17th, 2015 at 7:03 pm
Speaking for Pablo
“Pablo was approached by Nike….but Pablo was already signed to Under Amour….Pablo is a real stud….everybodly loves Pablo but not as much as Pablo loves Pablo”
April 17th, 2015 at 7:04 pm
@Buc1987
Because your “fifty-one-fifty”
Your the like Crazy Uncle of JBBF-and we LUV U 4 it my brotha
But nah, I’m talking about between fans.
April 17th, 2015 at 7:08 pm
Just do her…. I mean Just Do It! Steal, scream profanity, push refs, yell at coaches, shoot squirrels and rape multiple women and you can be Nike’s next “face of the company.”
April 17th, 2015 at 7:09 pm
Reggie Roby…and the face of OUR franchise as well.
Enjoy!
April 17th, 2015 at 7:11 pm
Well, Nike make Jameis’ second endorsement of the many to come….the first..
JoeBucsFan
April 17th, 2015 at 7:16 pm
Considering that Nike would probably hire a cannibalistic pederast if he could sell shoes this is no surprise.
April 17th, 2015 at 7:17 pm
87 congrats on signing with Nike.
Winston is such a man he only drinks Dos Equis
April 17th, 2015 at 7:27 pm
Did I see on here “How did the humble guys work out”
Really…Let’s see Manning, Rodgers, Brees They all worked out great.
Oh and that guy named Wilson is Doing pretty good also
All very humble.
Cam is an Ego freak and well he won 7 last year Haha.
Johnny is in rehab
So much for loud mouth ego QBs
April 17th, 2015 at 7:29 pm
Let’s see how fast his deal gets pulled when he throws 25 ints this year and is caught harassing women on 7th Ave
April 17th, 2015 at 7:39 pm
they also signed MM…not that it is headline worthy…or worth a mention…keep showing that unprofessionalism Joe
April 17th, 2015 at 7:44 pm
@ATrain
It is said he can win a staring contest with the sun.
At night, children check their closets for the Boogey Man, while the Boogey Man checks his closet for Jameis.
He doesn’t do “push-ups”, he pushes the Earth down.
He has counted to infinity – TWICE!
He is….Jameis Winston…the most interesting man in the world.
April 17th, 2015 at 8:01 pm
Id be very disappointed if we didn’t draft Winston. Man there are a LOT of trolls on this site…
April 17th, 2015 at 8:01 pm
Lol. “you live in Montana because you are racist.”
April 17th, 2015 at 8:02 pm
Chuck Norris tells Winston Jokes
April 17th, 2015 at 8:06 pm
both mannings, rodgers, and brees are not humble. they are leaders and general who get in guys’ faces. please.
#quietleader will not get it done. just ask kim jong un!
April 17th, 2015 at 8:08 pm
@PocketPirates
Yes, unfortunately there are. Welcome to JBF…
April 17th, 2015 at 8:12 pm
Winston is a 1-year wonder who is living off his 2013 season… People will laugh and point at the Bucs for years like JaMarcus and the Raiders. This guy can’t even see his own sideline on the field which explains all those interceptions. They should have checked his eye sight at the Combine, hopefully they did
April 17th, 2015 at 8:16 pm
Jameis is going to be humbled next year to say the least….the WHOLE NFL defensive side of the ball is licking their collective chops game planning for the rookie QB….
April 17th, 2015 at 8:37 pm
Wow just wow!!! Have any of you read this weeks Sports Illustrated? Now I realize I’ve been had by this site. Just as the Joe’s went bonkers over Johnny Football they’ve led us down the path with Fameis. Not that Fameis won’t be better than Johnny Football..that’s easy.
But this blog had me believing that Fameis was a shoe in as the top pick. We are obviously in FSU land and the national press simply does not agree!!!
We have been fed such a one sided Fameis barrage that it even had me wondering about Mariota, That’s not the opinion of plenty who are in the know including a coach who worked them both in preparation for the Combine.
Everybody in the SI piece agreed that MM has far more upside and is actually the prototypical QB of the future.
Carson Palmer and Russell Wilson who worked with speed coach Ryan Flaherty both thought Mariota will excel in the NFL and that he will quickly pick up the huddle and the few times he’ll be expected to take a snap from under center.
Wilson pointed out he was under center about 50% of the time..and Palmer agreed saying the game is changing.
But perhaps the most telling nugget that came from S.I’s reporting…Mariota got on great with Licht but the real nugget was from Koetter who is expected to install a fast paced up tempo system which would be squarely in Mariota’s wheelhouse. At one point Koetter is reported to have told Mariota, “You’re gonna have no problem learning this system when you come back”.
So after a month of reading JBF I was certain Winston was the pick….after reading Sports Illustrated I realize that’s not really a done deal.
Ironically the one caveat SI used to say the Bucs may pick Fameis is Lovie’s belief that he is Father Flanigan of Boystown and is perfectly suited for rehabilitating Fameis.
Where JBF had me believing it was 90-10 that Fameis was the pick, now SI has me thinking it’s more 50-50.
April 17th, 2015 at 8:40 pm
Lurker
Wins the tread with that YouTube video. Lmao or should I say …. … ……. ….
April 17th, 2015 at 8:40 pm
@StPeteBucsFan Just maybe the local guys have local contacts and the national guys are talking to their “plugged-in” sources. I trust the local guys much more.
April 17th, 2015 at 8:40 pm
Curtis gaytorboy-
I see that you think you’ll be drinking my tears.
Fair is Fair- least I can do is help a Gaytorboy out
My tears drip down my cheek, then cascade gently off my ballsack!
Probably the the best spot for you to sit up yer lil drinking fountain!
April 17th, 2015 at 8:41 pm
That’s IT SPBF……You are Officially a Hater and a Racist!
April 17th, 2015 at 8:42 pm
Hey DB…..whacha sippin on this Friday night?
April 17th, 2015 at 8:46 pm
I am definitely crossing my fingers…pls, pls, pls, Bucs. Pick the one who can make a real difference!
April 17th, 2015 at 8:52 pm
Anyone who wants Winston to be our #1 pick is racist against all Hawaiians. You haters also hate Hawaiian Punch and Hawaiian Rolls.
April 17th, 2015 at 8:52 pm
Nad again, I’m not worried about Marcus being a run-first guy. He understands how he’s got to play knowing he is very mobile. Now, the NFL player that Mariota compares to is…Russell Wilson. But physically they are very different. They do have similar styles, but in terms of physicality Marcus is much bigger than Russell Wilson is. They both have great arms. It all comes down to the maturity thing. And they are both boring QBs! Go Mariota!
April 17th, 2015 at 8:52 pm
And again, I’m not worried about Marcus being a run-first guy. He understands how he’s got to play knowing he is very mobile. Now, the NFL player that Mariota compares to is…Russell Wilson. But physically they are very different. They do have similar styles, but in terms of physicality Marcus is much bigger than Russell Wilson is. They both have great arms. It all comes down to the maturity thing. And they are both boring QBs! Go Mariota!
April 17th, 2015 at 8:54 pm
I was going to stop at about 20 or so comments but THIS GREAT!!
No matter who we draft, I think there is gonna be a lot of ‘lurkers’ on here. lol
Go Bucs!!!!!
April 17th, 2015 at 8:56 pm
Desperation everywhere.
April 17th, 2015 at 9:01 pm
ESPN the magazine has Fameis on their cover. They had a reporter trail Fameis for the cover story.
That story is pretty balanced. But it really does leave a lot of questions about Fameis personality. Apparently like many humans Fameis is a very complex guy and some love him others simply do not trust him.
He’s no hero back home but as ESPN explained part of that could be because he didn’t sign with either Alabama and Auburn and of course it is Dixie and so a part of it is racism.
Bottom line…the story left just as many questions remaining as any answers it provided.
Two major national publications and both totally different than JBF.
@Luther I certainly take your point about whether local reporters are perhaps better connected than national reporters. Perhaps that explains some of it. Then again perhaps they are journalists and not bloggers or pundits and feel some need for objectivity. I guess we’ll all find out in a couple of weeks.
April 17th, 2015 at 9:03 pm
Uf
Nothing yet. Debating between 7&7 or barcardi n sprite. Might have a few and go sexually assualt the wifey. She brought some crab legs home for dinner so I think she just wants to do it.
Lol, lawd help us all.
April 17th, 2015 at 9:07 pm
Speaking for Mariota
“…….. …. …… … .. ………… . ……..”
April 17th, 2015 at 9:10 pm
WS99
Had to enjoy a Vodka on the rocks myself. Went out with the wife to a cheap restaurant for some wings. But they make really weak drinks. You would have to endure too much 7 up or sprite. I circumvent this problem by just getting a Vodka on the rocks. Forces them to provide a decent drink. Of course if I allow myself a second then it forces the wife to drive home!
April 17th, 2015 at 9:11 pm
@StPeteBucsFan
As usual, your always dropping knowledge my brotha.
Thank you for the fair/balanced reporting.
April 17th, 2015 at 9:11 pm
Interesting that the sponsorship came on the coat tails of the lawsuit. I would not be surprised if the sponsorship announcement was timed to counterattack.
April 17th, 2015 at 9:24 pm
BR has a report that winston is going to fight the suit. I’m telling you just settle and be done with it.
April 17th, 2015 at 9:24 pm
Lurker are you kidding me..
They get in peoples faces ON the field. That does not mean they are not humble..
They don’t act like jack A$$ off the field and do the look at me dance everywhere they go. Have you listened to Manning in an interview..I’ve seen more excitement in a wet paint dry contest.
All are Humble.
April 17th, 2015 at 9:26 pm
Im sipping on some Montana Bourbon. 147 proof. Taking it very easy on the pour
April 17th, 2015 at 9:29 pm
LUVMYBUCS Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 9:11 pm
@StPeteBucsFan
As usual, your always dropping knowledge my brotha.
Thank you for the fair/balanced reporting.
………..
I concur sir. TBBF is a journalist, what else can you say? Wait a minute. I guess there are biased journalists as well.
April 17th, 2015 at 9:33 pm
Buc1987 Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 6:48 pm
LUV…I’d call Mariota an ass clown to somebody at a bar….
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lol…..I hope that somebody turned out to be Mariota
April 17th, 2015 at 9:35 pm
UF Alum that loves the Bucs Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 9:26 pm
“Im sipping on some Montana Bourbon. 147 proof. Taking it very easy on the pour”
I’m sippin’ on some 90 proof Jim Beam Devil’s Cut and ginger with a splash of grenadine and a cherry.
It’s been a long day at the office (my home).
April 17th, 2015 at 9:38 pm
Am I hearing correctly? Will the Bucs be meeting with Mariota’s agent(s)? #SayItAintSoJoe Or was i just dreaming a beautiful dream?
#DP #HGH #PEDs #MushBrainRetard
April 17th, 2015 at 9:38 pm
BTW that SI piece is part of their NFL draft issue out this week.
Now don’t shoot me I’m just the messenger but SI is going to hack off a lot of people here. They profiled their top 300 College athletes according to their research of the people “in the know”.
Neither Fameis nor Marcus is rated as their BPA at #1. Here is their top 10. Again don’t blast me just sharing SI’s info…
1.) Leonard Williams DT USC
2.) Marcus Mariota QB Oregon
3.)Randy Gregory DE/OLB Nebraska
4.)Kevin White WR West Va.
5.) Dante Fowler DE/OLB Florida
6.) Jameis Winston QB FSU
7.) Amari Cooper WR Alabama
8.)Brandon Scherff OT/G Iowa
9.) Devante Parker WR Louisville
10.) Vic Beasley OLB Clemson
Remember these are their BPA’s not a mock draft. I seriously doubt we’ll see three WR’s go in the top ten.
April 17th, 2015 at 9:42 pm
UFAlum
I grew up in Kentucky and alas I never mastered Bourbon. But you sir are doing it right. Sipping is the way to go!
For some reason the “brown” liquors always gave me hangovers where the clear drinks like Gin or Vodka do not. Ok I’m a racist prejudiced against brown booze.
April 17th, 2015 at 9:42 pm
Got the Dean Martin on too!
April 17th, 2015 at 9:44 pm
87
Dean Martin? I’m and old dude and Dean Martin was my mom’s fave. She thought he was a handsome hunk.
I must say I did admire his evening show when I was a young guy. He was a naturally funny man. In my family everybody thought that Dean was the talent and Jerry Lewis was just a clown.
April 17th, 2015 at 9:46 pm
I have winston, mannion, mariota, petty, hundley..if someone is patient with marcus, as they should be, id be wrong..you know how that works out though..luck of the draw
April 17th, 2015 at 9:48 pm
StPeteBucsFan Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 9:42 pm
UFAlum
“I grew up in Kentucky and alas I never mastered Bourbon.”
Ahhh say it ain’t so. I smoked pot for 20 years. Got off that, moved onto vodka and progressed into bourbon. Although in the summers I move into Margarita’s quite a bit. Tequila is a whole different animal though, but I love my Jack or Jim Beam if I’m a little light on cash.
April 17th, 2015 at 9:48 pm
Don’t read joes post about his draft party
April 17th, 2015 at 9:51 pm
Okay fake Robert I won’t.
April 17th, 2015 at 9:51 pm
Oh so Marcus was signed by Nike too! You would never know, but then again the bias is evident…
April 17th, 2015 at 9:53 pm
Who cares about Marcus and Nike?
Oh yah Jets fans…
April 17th, 2015 at 9:55 pm
SPBF…. I always knew you were a racist:)
I just didnt know that it spread to your diet. lol
Btw I grew up in Sunset Beach and T.I.
April 17th, 2015 at 9:55 pm
Why would Joe talk about Mariota if he’s not even in the running to be the pick and Jameis is? How is this bias?
April 17th, 2015 at 9:56 pm
87, Devils cut is really good too!
April 17th, 2015 at 9:56 pm
87
I still do both the weed and the Vodka. Not together and not all that often. And of course being a totally legal dude i only do the week on CO or WA. LOL
Age has slowed me down in many areas and made some things like the gym mandatory. But I still enjoy the occasional break from the grind.
April 17th, 2015 at 9:56 pm
So is the divide strictly between Winston and mariota? Or is there a fan base that is hoping for something else?
Really I don’t see either becoming great qbs. But I think Winston is more likely to be good than mariota is. Mariota is no leader. To me that’s the biggest thing. Leadership is #1, and Winston has that. But the “haters” side is right that Winston has the red flags. But who cares? If he can win games in Tampa that’s all that matters. And he screws up in 2 years and gets kicked out of the NFL then we try again and draft another QB. Winston has upside. Mariota could be decent, a serviceable qb with a 12 yr career. But I don’t want mediocre, Winston could hit it big. Imo we gotta hit a home run. A bloop single isn’t going to turn this franchise around.
April 17th, 2015 at 9:59 pm
Just do it, lovie! 🙂
1. Jameis
2. Amari
3. Fowler
4. Parker
5. Williams
6. Shelton
7. Scherff
8. White
9. Dupree
10. Dgb (enormous risk but im talking risk/reward) mamula was drafted #13, right? 🙂 gaines adams? Some dez type talents pan-out and keep their head on relatively straight like most working adults. He could be elite but he needs mandatory anger management from the beginning. Somewhat of a chris henry (rip) that guy was gonna be great too.
April 17th, 2015 at 10:01 pm
UF Alum…oh I fell in love with Devil’s Cut.
Go Bucs! ( have to keep the topic relevant)
April 17th, 2015 at 10:04 pm
Nike, specifically phil knight(oregon fans), just said “we’ll pay any settlement if you wanna squelch this ridiculous nonsense.” Enjoy your merchandise..:)
April 17th, 2015 at 10:04 pm
Dag I’ve read most of this,just got off work. Gotta admit I’m kinda surprise to see robert9 and UFalum go at it on some racial s@$!. I really hope UFalum that you’re not a racist because I enjoy some of your post even if you are a gator. Truth be told I’ma proud black man. Wouldn’t trade my ethnicity for anything. Not to say mine is better than any other,that’s just how I feel. Robert9 I wanna salute your stance but I don’t know UFalum personally to say he is racist but what I will say is I appreciate you standing up in that regard seeing as how that’s how you felt and responded. I’m critical of you and your opinion often but on that note I salute you homie.
April 17th, 2015 at 10:05 pm
Trubucfan
The leadership thing has been tossed around on this blog ad infinitum. Say something long enough and loud enough and it becomes true. Perception is reality. But that’s just here on JBF.
Again from SI’s draft issue quoting Ryan Flaherty a speed coach who worked with both Jameis and Marcus as well as current NFL QB’s.
“The great ones and the really really good ones…they just have it
You can’t put your finger on it They don’t move a certain way, they don’t look a certain way. What it comes down to is: They have the football IQ, they’re really smart, and they’re relentless in this pursuit of being perfect. They’re the hardest working people in the room, and they’re charismatic.
People just want to follow them. They’re born leaders. Marcus has all of those traits…so does Jameis.”
And so there is an objective opinion from a national publication. They both have IT. Andrew Luck actually congratulates defenders who break through and get a really hard lick on him. Tells them “nice hit” or “nice shot”. Even his teammates are amazed. But since he’s humble and nice I’m sure Luck must suck as a leader and completely lacks the “it” factor.
April 17th, 2015 at 10:06 pm
Trubucfan22 …I concur 100%.
Yet the divide isn’t just between Winston and Mariota. Some just bash Winston to bash Winston. The Mike Glennon Mob is barely still there, but they are still there. robert 9 is one of them, hence his utter hatred for all things Winston.
Some are in the trade down crowd (I have no idea why) and they don;t like Jameis at all. Then again some in that crowd don’t want either QB. Again I have no idea why.
April 17th, 2015 at 10:08 pm
Nole on Sat.-Bucc on Sun. …it’s a fake robert 9 btw.
April 17th, 2015 at 10:15 pm
Duely noted Buc1987.
April 17th, 2015 at 10:18 pm
According to ESPN’s Darren Rovell, Nike has signed Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston, Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, Georgia running back Todd Gurley, Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper and Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon to endorsement contracts.
5 players were signed not just winston
April 17th, 2015 at 10:18 pm
Hey Nole on Sat. No worries man. I have never spoken to Robert 9 in the almost 3 yrs I have been here because I like to discuss the Bucs rationally and he always seems to be the center of controversy. He said I am racist because I live in Montana that I am racist. I live in Montana because I can make twice the money I make in Tampa. I am far from racist. I have had several different races save my ass in combat and I did the same.
April 17th, 2015 at 10:22 pm
Nole on Sat…robert 9 does not believe in capital letters all that much and rarely uses them. I’ve been here entirely too long and can smell fake through my ethernet connection.
April 17th, 2015 at 10:24 pm
My lab just came up and dropped her ball in my lap. I wonder what that means. Back in 20
April 17th, 2015 at 10:24 pm
port richey george…thanks for the update George, but Winston is all that matters we won’t be drafting any of those other guys.
April 17th, 2015 at 10:28 pm
Don’t get me wrong. I like robert 9, this place needs balance troll or not, but that was NOT robert 9.
April 17th, 2015 at 10:35 pm
Winston is one of 5 players signing with nike . other players will sign with other companies like reebok. this is no big deal they just use their football shoes on the field. the nfl players have to sign with someone. this doen’t mean that these 5 guys will be in tv commericals and an advertising campaign as the face of the company. THIS WHOLE THING WAS NOT THE BIG DEAL JOE MADE OF IT!
April 17th, 2015 at 10:37 pm
Winstonwatch.com
Learn it, live it, love it!!!
April 17th, 2015 at 10:39 pm
UFalum that’s good to hear,I respect your views. Glad you took the time to chime in and set the record straight. Salute to you man,I to am a vet. Proudly served this best country of ours.
April 17th, 2015 at 10:39 pm
It’s actually Jameiswatch.com haha I’m stoooopit
April 17th, 2015 at 10:41 pm
Here here salute to you all.
April 17th, 2015 at 10:43 pm
Sl’ainte
April 17th, 2015 at 10:59 pm
Buc 1987 what up my dude? Just wanted to see what’s good wit you homie. Love and Warrick Dunn what’s happening? You two along with and assortment of other I look up to when it comes to this site. One thing for certain theirs passion when it comes to the Buccs again,that makes my heart feel good. Love to everyone who takes the time to express they’re veiw on this site daily. That’s it for me for tonight,I got a lady friend beckoning my attention.
April 17th, 2015 at 11:04 pm
Nole on Sat and GatorBuc..thanks for your service.
I always take the time to thank any vet I meet. War time vet or not. I always say thanks.
Nole…enjoy the lady friend.
April 17th, 2015 at 11:07 pm
port richey george…someday Winston will be IN commercials like Peyton only less ebonics.
You’ll see.
April 17th, 2015 at 11:10 pm
@ StPete it’s about damn time you admitted your desire to not have Winston in Tampa. However, nobody who actually has a say in who the Bucs draft gives a sh*t what you prefer.
April 17th, 2015 at 11:10 pm
“(If) you have all the physical gifts, you don’t learn the chess of the game,” said Leverette, who spent four years as a defensive end in Washington, San Diego and San Francisco. “He knew the chess early on.”
April 17th, 2015 at 11:15 pm
“Jameis doesn’t have any respect for women and it’s like he constantly needs attention,” local resident Gary Jennings added. “He’s embarrassed Hueytown. If I were his father, I would have had a serious, serious talk with him a long time ago. I’ll still root for him, but I fear for him.”
April 17th, 2015 at 11:24 pm
The only question is?
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Who goes with the second round pick?
Other than picking another WR or RB, I just hope it’s a longterm player, whether OL, LB, S, whatever.
@Nole-Bucc – Thanks man!
April 18th, 2015 at 12:01 am
StPeteBucsFan Says:
April 17th, 2015 at 9:44 pm
“87
Dean Martin?”
LOL I like soooooo many kinds of music. I’m all over the place. I can go from Dean one day to Metallica the next then onto Eminem, then onto George Strait. Then move onto today’s pop, then onto old skool gangtsa rap, then onto 80’s, or 90’s alternative, then onto The Grateful Dead.
There’s nobody as eclectic to me when it comes to music…
April 18th, 2015 at 12:11 am
Hello everybody. I’ve benn (pun intended) on JBF since I found it two years ago but I’ve never commented before. I think I like reading the comments more than the articles!! I like Jameis even though he scares me. I like Mariota too and would understand if they take him and they still may. I’ll be happy with the hope of a good QB either way. The only thing the draft brings is hope. The games are much more fun to watch when you don’t know if the QB is going to screw up! Dilfer, King, or Freeman, when you have a rookie QB you always have feeling that the next throw will be a TD. That he will be “the guy”. With McCown you knew what was going to happen and it wasn’t going to be pretty! I think Glennon never got a fair shot but I also don’t think he could be more than an average QB. I was happy getting Lovie but now I’m not so sure. Just a few thoughts. Also I can’t wait to come on here after the Bucs pick to see what 87 and Erik have to say!!! GO BUCS!!!
April 18th, 2015 at 12:28 am
@87
I worked at 3 different record stores (at least we know a record store is a thing) & a V-89 DJ (FSU) DJ.
Good music knows no genre!
April 18th, 2015 at 12:30 am
All draft BS aside guys. We are all on the same team.
Whether it is TBBF to 87, SPBF to Nole on Sat, to DB to Pablo, ( did I just type that or just think it?) to Eric to Tmax to whoever!!!
I appreciate your thanks 87 and Nole! I may be almost 50 but I promise you I am still ready.
All that aside I am ready for the Bucs to draft a QB. If it is the choice that you guys ache for then I am HAPPY!. I will also be happy if it is Mariota. I was in the trade down crowd but after studying these kids I WANT A QB
April 18th, 2015 at 12:36 am
I’m with you UF Alum!! I’m ready for a QB!!!!
April 18th, 2015 at 12:40 am
If Lovie picks Jameis, I will smoke an entire joint and drink a bunch of Bourbon or Scotch and scream,
If Lovie picks Marcus, I will smoke an entire joint and drink a bunch of bourbon or Scotch and scream
If Lovie picks whoever, I will smoke an entire joint and drink a bunch of bourbon or Scotch and scream
I just happen to think Jameis is not a goat killer but a sharpshooter who makes his teammates play better and refuses to lose.
April 18th, 2015 at 12:45 am
I don’t smoke but I’ll have a a six pack or two in me by 8:00!! I want them to pick Jameis but if they go Mariota I’ll be depressed for about, uuh, I don’t know, two miniutes. Then I’ll hope that Marcus is the real deal.
April 18th, 2015 at 12:46 am
I wish you guys could just call me gatr without me getting in trouble
April 18th, 2015 at 12:47 am
lol I guess I made a new four letter word
April 18th, 2015 at 12:49 am
Now people will say Jameis kills goats!! Lol
April 18th, 2015 at 12:50 am
BuccaneEric…lol thanks for all of that.
Ya see Joe. They LOVE me. I’m Fameis.
To think you once banned me from your site. Although I asked you to do it, you still threatened it and I won’t be threatened. YOUR site NEEDS me Joe. lol
Ha ha ha I have a fan club.
It’s just like every work place I’ve ever been in. When I would quit or get fired, then come back for a visit, people would go nuts to get me back. It’s not ego, it’s just the way it’s always been. I’m an entertaining mofo.
Too funny. I love this team with everything I got. I’ve waited 28 years for a franchise QB and we’re close aren’t we Joe. We’re damn close.
April 18th, 2015 at 12:56 am
87, I love that you and Erik are on the complete opposite ends of this debate! Can’t wait till draft night!! One eye on the TV, one eye on JBF!
April 18th, 2015 at 1:01 am
BuccaneEric…take nothing away from the Joe’s though. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for them. I love their articles. There’s nothing Buc-related like JBF on the net. You won’t find it anywhere. I’ve tried. My wife, hates JBF. Trust me she has to hear it like the rest of you.
If you guys think that you can’t wait for the draft, you ain’t got nothing on my wife. She’s tired of hearing it. Jameis this and Jameis that. Every single day.
Love and Dunn…I just love music man. I hardly ever watch TV. Possibly because I grew up in an historic town that would not allow the ground to be dug up for cable TV until 1985 or so. So I had basically 3 channels and tons of radio stations. I listened to a lot of music. I latch onto anything good. I can get into some Prince pre-Purple Rain funk, or 50’s Etta James. I’m talking nearly everything you can think of, outside of classical, but I’ve been pondering that too as I get older. Perhaps some Mozart or whatever.
April 18th, 2015 at 1:04 am
Yessiree BuccaneEric!
I agree with you. I can’t wait for draft day! I believe I will have a big smile on my face when we come off the clock
April 18th, 2015 at 1:10 am
BuccaneEric…I never even pondered the thought of anyone else getting into this jersey thingy. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the debates. I won’t be too hard on Erik at all. I mean he’s buying me a jersey and all. He IS a Bucs fan after all.
When I first found JBF in 2013 I couldn’t understand why Bucs fans were fighting with other Bucs fans. I mean it took me a few weeks to get it. Until I realized that not everyone thinks the way I do when it comes to the Bucs. That’s when the fuse was lit and I owe it to these 2 guys that started this website way back when…
April 18th, 2015 at 1:13 am
87, I agree, JBF is much better than anywhere else. More articles in one day than Pewter Report has in one week. I also listen to WTB and Bucs Brief. I listen to 620 on iheart cause I live in PA and I like the shows. Although I think the Big Dog is too full of himself sometimes and try’s too hard to let people know that he’s in the “in crowd”. I miss 98.7 The Fan!!
April 18th, 2015 at 1:17 am
Even still I don’t really care what other Bucs fans think. lol
HawaiinBuc is a classic example. Him and I used to get into battles on this site for days. We are both VERY opinionated but we thought very differently. People would come here just to read the battles, because they said so. We’re still good online friends though, because we’re Buc fans. We’re all Buc fans. We want what’s best for our floundering team. We just have different ideas about how it should go about. Even though we have no control over what will happen. Lost of passionate fans on this site. In my case, perhaps a little too passionate.
April 18th, 2015 at 1:27 am
I worked at a large resort for 7 years, over 2,000 employees. Each year there was a Christmas party. When I would show up to the party, spouses that I would meet, would say OMG so you’re Mark. You’re the guy that my husband or wife always talks about at the dinner table. I got a kick out of it.
Okay well I got to get to bed now. It’s late and my wife broke her foot about 2 weeks ago, so I have to play Mr. Mom in the morning like I have been for the last 2 weeks. Probably why I’ve been so cranky to everyone on here for the last 2 weeks. I’m cranky around the house too.
Go Bucs and Good Night!
April 18th, 2015 at 4:15 am
What happened to Curtis Gaytorboy.
Guess he’s setting up that tear fountain he’s planning to slurp on!
I was expecting at least on more outlandish an unsubstantiated remark.,
Figured if JAMEIS IS A FELON – I’M CEREAL! Kept spewing out his Pie hole, then Proclaiming himself Head of BUC scouting/ investigative attorney/ Manbearpig couldn’t have been far off
Devils Cut rocks. Jim Beam Red stag ain’t bad.
But still a Wild Turkey man.
April 18th, 2015 at 5:34 am
@WS99-
Nike was started by the Oregon track coach Bowerman when he started making shoes for Steve Prefontaine before the ’72 Olympics. Knight and Bowerman later formed the company Nike.
@’87 et al.
I wrote the Buccaneers is show my support for them drafting Jameis Winston. I let them know that my family and I have had season tickets since ’76 would be purchasing 4 more if JW was drafted. They wrote me right back with a thank you and vip tickets to the draft party. Would they have done this if they were drafting someone else?
April 18th, 2015 at 5:42 am
Good man, stanglassman..enjoy this time. Dont let people try to spoil it 🙂
April 18th, 2015 at 8:16 am
I don’t trust that Jameis has changed…..thus it is only a matter of time before his next anti social behavioural incident involving the POLICE…the kid just does not GET IT…..he’ll be leaving the franchise on the hook
April 18th, 2015 at 8:57 am
The Buc’s are the laughing stock of the NFL?? Really? Apparently the author doesn’t know there are still teams out there that have never even won a superbowl, and they have been around A LOT longer than the Buc’s.
April 18th, 2015 at 10:15 am
87
Bach > Mozart
April 18th, 2015 at 10:16 am
The Tampa Bay Times was the first to report this story.
“Jameis Winston … has proven time and time again to be an entitled athlete who believes he can take what he wants,” Clune said in a statement, via The Times. “He took something here that he was not entitled to and he hurt someone. There are consequences for that behavior and since others have refused to hold him accountable, our client will.”
Kinsman alleged that after riding in a cab back to Winston’s apartment in the fall of 2012 that she was raped by Winston in his bedroom. In the lawsuit, she claims that Ronald Darby, a teammate of Winston’s at Florida State, interrupted the alleged incident and said, “Dude, she is telling you to stop.”
April 18th, 2015 at 10:46 am
Barry is that the 3rd, 4th, or 5th story.
April 18th, 2015 at 10:49 am
@Barry
Darby swore under oath that he saw them engage in consensual sex, including oral sex. At the hospital, they found Winston’s DNA on her face as well. Was she giving head against her will? The nurse also noted redness on her knees.
April 18th, 2015 at 11:08 am
To Curtis gatorboy: you must first be prosecuted of a felony to be considered a felon. Jameis was not, in fact charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence. Therefore Jameis is not a felon, and you come off as an idiot.
April 18th, 2015 at 11:22 am
Love and Warrick Dunn…lol this is almost as good as a porn site now. Very descriptive stuff man, yikes.
April 18th, 2015 at 1:57 pm
this is the thread that never endsss
it goes on and on my friendssss
April 18th, 2015 at 3:23 pm
tmaxcon Says
You are dead wrong. Big Ben paid off 2 sexual assault victims and Manning paid of at least one. Sexual assault is Sexual. Just because it doesn’t fit your agenda doesn’t lessen the facts
To me, this has little impact on the current situation, because those were not Buccaneers players.
At best, it shows that people can make mistakes like that and come back from them, straighten themselves out. But every player in that situation, there are probably a dozen that continue having issues for every one that doesn’t.
The biggest concern I have is whether Jameis Winston will walk the straight and narrow from here on out.
He’s a DIVA guy, so I have my doubts. They usually end up in situations they should not be in, or feel a sense of entitlement they have not earned.
If he is drafted to Tampa, I’m going to hope for the best. It won’t be easy on him, because the media will follow him constantly and cut him no slack. Everything that can make him look bad will be reported. His character will determine how he handles that.
April 18th, 2015 at 4:55 pm
Where do you get Winston is a DIVA?
If anyone would know, it would be his teammates, the coaching staff and athletic staff and nobody has ever even hinted at that. And they would not be shy about voicing an anonymous opinion.
Some of you are just trolling with this nonsense you type and nothing to back it up.
April 18th, 2015 at 8:12 pm
Funny how Mariota also getting a contract with Nike was not mentioned. Only the loser gets credit, how original.
April 18th, 2015 at 8:47 pm
I’m new here, although I have been a bucs fan since early in 1981 season. Whether in person or tv/radio, I’ve not missed a game since that victory over Minnesota.
I don’t know who the pick will be, but I do think going all-in with an individual with significant known character issues does run against the long-standing position of the current ownership.
With the admittedly obvious exception of Sapp, the Glazers have cut ties with players with issues both major and rather humdrum.
David Boston, Darnell McDonald, Aqib Talib, #5, t jack, Blount, as well as coaching staff who’ve popped up in the wrong headlines.
None of these are franchise qbs, for sure. Still, this is an extremely conservative organization. Going against tendency would be a surprise.
Coupled with a head coach whose on offensive shortcomings are well known, but who must be recognized as a stubborn architect of a defensive scheme that will either save or cost his job, I would not be surprised if it comes down to throwing mariota into the fire and hoping for 6-10…or putting Williams next to McCoy and riding the defense to 7-9, while trying to determine if koetter can coach up the qb who has shown glimpses at times – and still on his rookie contract.
If you must gamble, take the best available overall.
April 18th, 2015 at 8:48 pm
mariota has been under contract since his oregon days! you don’t think those players get more than free crablegs?
April 18th, 2015 at 10:52 pm
and best available overall is winston, not mariota or williams. winston fills the biggest need and williams doesn’t fit.
April 18th, 2015 at 11:12 pm
I’m certainly not going to clench my teeth and wring my hands if we draft the top qb prospect in the draft, or even if we take the “next” best qb prospect.
Just reading tea leaves like everyone else. We have ultra-conservative ownership, and a very stubborn defensive hc who took rex grossman to the super bowl. Surely, there’s been discussion along the lines of: “if my front is dominant, I can have a game manager under center and win.”
April 18th, 2015 at 11:23 pm
downtowndc:
Yup, Lovie took a team with a nobody at QB and lost, because of having nobody at QB.
Both Lovie and his mentor BOTH lost jobs because as good as their defenses ended up being, if you cant score, you cant get to the top.
Dungy got his ring, not on his defense, but on Manning’s back. Lovie I assume and hope learned his lesson as well.
You need a QB.
Will Winston be that QB? Let you know in 12 days.
April 20th, 2015 at 8:36 am
you guys do understand that at this point it does not cost Nike anything to “sign” him. The are basically signing up for his rights once he is drafted, so whatever they paid him is probably a pittance to them. Think of it as buying $1 worth of penny stocks. If it hits that great, if it tanks your out a buck.