“Eyes Up”
May 11th, 2015
Quarterbacks coach Mike Bajakian has seen plenty of Jameis Winston, starting with scouting him before the NFL Draft.
Today at One Buc Palace, Bajakian opened up about something that “struck me on video,” during the evaluation process.
Young Jameis’ focus is uncanny and instinctive.
“His ability to keep his eyes up in the face of pressure,” Bajakian said. “That’s something you can work on, but there’s definitely a natural instinct and a natural inclination to have the ability, despite guys coming off and free hats coming; he did a great job of keeping his vision up and staying in the pocket, and also moving in the pocket or moving out of the pocket and still keeping his eyes up. I thought that was really good.”
For those interested in Bucs trivia, Greg Schiano used to rave about how Josh Freeman kept his eyes down field in the face of pressure better than any quarterback he had ever seen.
Regardless, what Bajakian referenced is an intangible almost innate ability that’s a component of the great quarterbacks. And barring a massive turnaround on the offensive line, Jameis will have plenty of those “free hats coming.”
May 11th, 2015 at 3:38 pm
Joe, how about an article about how Koetter’s acquaintance with Mark Helfrich means that we’re going to be running the spread option? Or on Bajakian’s time at Tennessee included that one time that they called a zone read so we’re definitely running the spread option?
Clearly we drafted the wrong QB…doesn’t Licht know that Koetter and Helfrich met each other that one time so Koetter’s obvi going to be running the spread option?
May 11th, 2015 at 3:39 pm
And barring a massive turnaround on the offensive line, Jameis will have plenty of those “free hats coming.”
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Lets start by sending eds to the AFC East to be reunited with his best bud Suh.
May 11th, 2015 at 3:42 pm
Just stay healthy please
May 11th, 2015 at 3:43 pm
WS99
i’m in with that trade. maybe if they throw in mankins they can get a couple of cheap steaks back too.
this oline needed 4 new starters and it was good to get 2 in the draft. hopefully one of the existing roster guys steps up and the bucs can use that ever so cherished first waiver claim to grab a starter. get rid of Evan Smith and send Mankins to that great big bbq pit somewhere far away.
May 11th, 2015 at 3:48 pm
If the o-line comes together. Winston is going to be a menace on opposing defenses…THIS season. That’s a very big IF though.
I’m banking on the o-line to be improved from last season. It just has to be better.
So I’m staying optimistic for this season. I’m tired of the negative about this team. I’m ready to be positive about this team again and that starts right now.
I’m hoping for a worst to first season. There’s not much that can happen for the rest of the way that’s going to change my view of this upcoming season.
Eyes up Jameis, eyes on the prize. Win the division and you’ll be a hero in Tampa.
Worst to first in 2015. Fasten your seat belts.
May 11th, 2015 at 3:52 pm
Do not let your heart be troubled!!! Porky cannot outrun the Big Dog so those “free hats” gonna be in his face all night long! Joe will get a chance to get back on board with the Glennon Mob when he is starting by game 3!
I could not agree more on the need for an O line, but I still feel the need for a HC is more pressing! Who is really gonna coach up Joe’s boy Famous Jamarcus?
Fire the HC now…start fresh!! Bring back Chucky!!
May 11th, 2015 at 3:57 pm
Nothing wrong with was EDS said. He wasn’t being pigheaded. He said people want to follow the QB but it had to be earned. He also said Jameis already had a good grasp of the offense and that he would get there as the year went along. He did not give the impression he wasn’t going to follow Winston if he was the starter.
May 11th, 2015 at 3:58 pm
BucBoy
There is still time for the bucs to do the right thing and move 8 before season starts. get a legit backup mentor not a heartless run out of bounds, under-throwing giraffe with neuticals for balls. 5-13 is all you need to know and watch the dive out of bounds before first down to put the nail in the coffin. no defense to that… if you yellow, you yellow… Look up neuticals maybe you can send your boy 8 a spare pair. they come in all sizes.
May 11th, 2015 at 3:59 pm
opps wrong thread
May 11th, 2015 at 4:01 pm
Dreambig
I’m guessing you didn’t see the video of the press conference.
May 11th, 2015 at 4:03 pm
It’s different when they actually hit you.
May 11th, 2015 at 4:04 pm
Tmax
The pats just cut another CB Arrington. He’s like a 5 year starter making 3m of non-garunteed money.
May 11th, 2015 at 4:06 pm
be easy to keep his eyes up…………………..
when he’s flat on his back
May 11th, 2015 at 4:10 pm
WS99
interesting… good thing bucs have first waiver claim if he fits… let’s hope to never have that cherished honor again.
May 11th, 2015 at 4:11 pm
LOL….Captain……
May 11th, 2015 at 4:28 pm
tmaxcon… give it a rest trashing Glennon every time someone says something positive about him. You win the prize for his number one hater hands down, ad nauseam.
May 11th, 2015 at 4:30 pm
BucBoy…that’s nice. Now what was your original name to begin with or do you have many of them?
May 11th, 2015 at 4:42 pm
Buccfan37
Thank you… I’ll gladly stop when he is no longer a wasted roster spot. It’s pretty funny you of all people calling me out for hating on a player. Love your positive Jameis posts. We all have our favorites and targets. It’s delusional to think Glennon will or should play this year. Almost as delusional as those that believe Mariota was actually a consideration for the bucs. Hoping for a Jameis injury because your favorite back up was treated unfairly since birth. Sorry, but when the posts of glennon come at the expense of what is best for the team long term I will always chime in for better or for worse.
May 11th, 2015 at 4:45 pm
TMAX
Hilarious about the neuticles. I literally laughed out loud and everyone in the office kinda gave me that look… But anyways, your description of Glennon’s play was actually pretty fair, in my opinion. I don’t see how there could still be anyone in the world that thinks Glennon has potential to be a top 10 QB in this league, AND THAT IS WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP. I know that we could win some games with Glennon and a really strong supporting cast at essentially every other position. But the key here is we can’t just be okay with winning some games. We have to want to win a championship, and Glennon just is not that kind of guy. Only time will tell if Jameis is, but it wa an opportunity to get a guy with potential to be truly special. Only a coward or someone content with mediocrity would be clamoring for Glennon right about now.
May 11th, 2015 at 4:56 pm
With punk a$$ EDS rolling the ball on the ground it’s going to be hard for #3 to keep his vision up. Anyone know of a weekend bowling team EDS can join?
May 11th, 2015 at 5:06 pm
Love the orange jersey. Please go back to orange!
May 11th, 2015 at 5:08 pm
Yea that’s great and all, but I want to see if he still has his eyes up in his sophomore year after a year with this O line. If he does, THEN that’s something to brag about. Not now though.
May 11th, 2015 at 5:22 pm
lol Glennon.
May 11th, 2015 at 5:23 pm
Playoffs here we come!
May 11th, 2015 at 5:31 pm
My brothas. Put a smile on ya face. Cuz we gon do it big! Lol
May 11th, 2015 at 5:33 pm
I’m so sick of you’ll complaining about the damn o-line. Do you know why our o-line was so terrible last year?? Its because we overhauled the whole damn line besides Dotson.
And you’ll were crying and begging for us to do it again?? No you plug a piece here and there each year until you have a strong 5. We did that now lets just hope they chose the right 2.
The Marpet pick has me a little worried though because of the jump in competition he’ll face
May 11th, 2015 at 5:35 pm
@arealbucsfan
Hahahahaha
May 11th, 2015 at 5:37 pm
@arealbucfan
Is you strong?? Cuz I’m strong?? Lol
May 11th, 2015 at 5:41 pm
tickrdr Says:
Just for the record:
19 TDs and 9 INTs, ~2600 yds.
Remember, those numbers were for only 13 games, not a full season.
After 18 games and a quarter, 29 TDs and 15 INTs. ~4000 yds total.
@Buc1987:
Others have offered that he’ll have 30 TDs and 20 INTs this season. How about those predictions?
@JBF:
Johnny Football
“Pineapple” McCown
Jameis the “Savior” Winston
Is there a trend here?
tickrdr
May 11th, 2015 at 5:45 pm
Lol Im serious guys. Im seeing big things in our future. I hope
May 11th, 2015 at 5:58 pm
We’ve got New England over the trade barrell for Glennon now…..Brady out first 4 games…..we can trade him for NE’s 2016 1st round pick now !!!!
May 11th, 2015 at 6:12 pm
“@Buc1987:
Others have offered that he’ll have 30 TDs and 20 INTs this season. How about those predictions?”
tickrdr…I predict, barring injury of course. Winston has 32 TD’s and 24 INT’s.
May 11th, 2015 at 6:16 pm
Arealbucsfan…I’m seeing big things in the NEAR future. Not that distant at all. I’m back on the positive train just like I am every time at this time of the year.
I see BIG things happening this season.
May 11th, 2015 at 6:16 pm
87 gotta love your enthusiam….but 2 TD passes a game…average that is big
May 11th, 2015 at 6:24 pm
@buc1987
Say it buc1987, Say the P word!!!
May 11th, 2015 at 6:38 pm
Evening Ya’ll !
Have we traded for any lineman yet?
May 11th, 2015 at 6:57 pm
Might be something to what you just fungi. Maybe not so a 1st rounder but they may be inquiring Glennon for something.
May 11th, 2015 at 7:00 pm
I just read the piece Yastinskas did today and I have to say I am becoming more and more impressed with JW everyday now. If Koetter is so impressed with JWs football intelligence then I am all good with it. We all KNOW that JW was not Thrust upon him! He chose JW and now he is even more happy with him. EXCITING times to be a Buc!!!
May 11th, 2015 at 7:01 pm
So Nole on Sat………Did you read my article?
May 11th, 2015 at 7:09 pm
The TBBF is traveling and I’m now in Birmingham……It’s hard to describe….but I feel a special spirit present…..I think it may be the spirit of Jameis…..I may even be able to wear my Buc T and get some “Go Bucs” around here….
May 11th, 2015 at 7:10 pm
Speaking for Pablo
“Pablo is traveling too and is also in Birmingham….what a coincidence…being in the same town with TBBF…..but Pablo doesn’t feel any spirits….Pablo only drinks spirits”
May 11th, 2015 at 7:30 pm
tickrdr
5-13
May 11th, 2015 at 7:39 pm
The Buc Realist…Ha ha ha. I’m not doing it.
Then again I did say worst to first. So that does involve the P word doesn’t it. I’ll just say this then, the Bucs will be in contention for the South.
May 11th, 2015 at 7:45 pm
Im with u @87 i see big strides this year. And next year im hoping for the BIG jump to the playoffs
May 11th, 2015 at 7:46 pm
And with our Div. why not this year? Its a possibility
May 11th, 2015 at 7:50 pm
If we gonna do it then, DO IT BIG!!!!
May 11th, 2015 at 7:57 pm
Do it big!
May 11th, 2015 at 8:05 pm
LOL…you guys are like the happy crazy person on the otherside of the street….after the gut punch of a season last….I am going to have to see it !
May 11th, 2015 at 8:17 pm
Fungi
And Jameis said unto them “If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed ….nothing shall be impossible”.
Rise Up!!! Can I get an Amen?!?!???
May 11th, 2015 at 8:32 pm
6 wins this year…..we still have too many holes…NFL history shows rookie QB and OL does not win many games…
JW no more than 22 TDs……the all time record is 26 peyton and wilson in 2012. Keep it in perspective.
tmax
Dont wanna burst your hate bubble…..but Mariota was #2 on Bucs draft board. Glennon is a decent backup QB not sure what your deal is with him. He didnt quit even though he was running for his life 70% of the time.
May 11th, 2015 at 8:33 pm
Hey DB…….Would you like to read the last couple articles I have written this yr?
May 11th, 2015 at 8:35 pm
Sure would brother. Where do I go?
May 11th, 2015 at 8:38 pm
1987. still on here shoveling crap! about your boy wow! 32 touchdowns? right! maybe as a team. also like you are every year. I wonder if you would still feel that way if they took mm and not bozo. ya sure reason the sucs took bozo is because of clowns like you that said you would buy season tix. all about the money with the glazers. I hope they live to regret it. first they hire bone head and pinhead now its c-head for QB. enjoy 5 more years of suc ball. then you can start crying and saying they need a QB.
May 11th, 2015 at 8:39 pm
Everyone is saying things like 6 wins this yr and 7 at Best???
Last yr we lost 8 games by one score, Imo, if we had played Glennon from the start to end we win at least 4 to 5 of those games due to consistency alone. That would give us 6 and 10 to 7 and 9 last yr without an OC and OL
JW should be able to bring us into the Winning bracket if the Coaching staff does a Half butt job of upgrading the OL
May 11th, 2015 at 8:41 pm
Since Joe doesnt like links DB check this out
Five Yard Slant .com
My most recent article is Grits Gravy and Gumbo: Shiny New parts to play with
Critique me please bro. I trust your opinion for some reason
May 11th, 2015 at 8:45 pm
Meth Mike your back!
http://gamedayrcom.c.presscdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/jameis-winston-sushes-miami-fans.jpg
May 11th, 2015 at 8:56 pm
@Gator
Thanks for the invite….I am headed NW but only to Memphis (born & raised)…..I don’t need to ask Pablo….Pablo is afraid of the NW…..to many .44s…..and folks that like to watch old “Amos & Andy” episodes…..
May 11th, 2015 at 9:27 pm
Misunderstood
I’d say bucs, car, saints, atl. Peat don’t scare me. Beasley would scare me if he had another play maker on the def other than Adrian Clayborn. Funchess scares me the most. Him and Benjamin will have a field day on the NFCS, NFC and NFL as a whole. You said he has T-Rex arms? You crazy.
But it’s all about Famous Jameis my friend.
Do me a favor and watch fsu vs pitt. Jameis first game as a nole, pure brilliance! You hear the coaches talking about how he just “gets it”. This kid is a natural, no hype! If you can’t see it then idontknowwhattotoldya.
May 11th, 2015 at 9:32 pm
I’m ready for Winston to take it up to the next level and he WILL!
May 11th, 2015 at 9:50 pm
9 losses or less and I’ll be happy! Unless one of the 9 is week one to Maria-to
May 11th, 2015 at 9:58 pm
Atlanta should be the team to beat in the south in my opinion. They should still have the best offense in the division, and Beasley, Collins, and Jarret will make a big difference for their defense.
May 11th, 2015 at 10:00 pm
We need a running game!!!!!!!!! At least 100 yards per game w/i 22 carries. Don’t matter if we need 3 RB to do it. I’d really like to see a trade for Forte and Bennett if possible.
ASJ isn’t there yet, Bennett is as big a bada$$ as his brother. He’s a mauler and has good hands too. Bring on the nasty, we need more nasty.
BTW, Mike James is a 1000x better than Sims.
May 11th, 2015 at 10:37 pm
I’ve got a great idea that will satisfy everyone!! How about we call up JoeTitansFan and trade our PU$$Y A$$ Mariota fans for their Jameis Fans!! We will have A LOT MORE fans coming back our way!!! GO REAL BUCS FANS!!!!!!
May 11th, 2015 at 10:38 pm
Nah I thought it was great. I’m just overly homerish today bc EDS got me fired up. Lol
May 11th, 2015 at 10:47 pm
For the Real record DB. I am tickled pink for JW to lead our team if the immaturity is over. I mean Double tickled pink!!
May 11th, 2015 at 11:17 pm
Misunderstood gator, the last artical of your sI read, you said the Bucs made a mistake drafting Winston and you determined the Bucs had the worst draft in the division. Changing your mind?
May 11th, 2015 at 11:34 pm
Dreambig Says:
May 11th, 2015 at 11:17 pm
Misunderstood gator, the last artical of your sI read, you said the Bucs made a mistake drafting Winston and you determined the Bucs had the worst draft in the division. Changing your mind?
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Excuse me sir. I have NEVER said that drafting JW was a mistake. You have obviously not read my articles
May 11th, 2015 at 11:40 pm
@BuccanEric. I like you man. For a relatively new guy you have blended in almost seamlessly. Kudos sir.
May 11th, 2015 at 11:42 pm
He sure did.
May 11th, 2015 at 11:54 pm
Thanks Gator and 99, I’m usually calm and just go with the flow, but the anti Winston crowd is getting annoying. Before the draft it was cool, I guess. Now he IS ON THE TEAM. Get over it. ROOT OR GO TO JOETITANSFANS!!!
May 11th, 2015 at 11:57 pm
We’re surrounded by morons who actually believe every story written about their favorite FSU rookie QB.
wow.
May 12th, 2015 at 12:02 am
I still can see the Bucs looking to get more veteran OL help before the start of the season.
May 12th, 2015 at 12:05 am
White tiger prefers the Titans
May 12th, 2015 at 12:08 am
This Gator has taken EVERY stance regarding JW, other than being a hater.I am Super Happy that JW is our QB and I cant wait for VJax and ME to have 1000plus yard seasons again!
May 12th, 2015 at 12:39 am
Jameis going to do so well this year can’t wait to see him lead this team to the playoffs
May 12th, 2015 at 1:19 am
So, he’s going to throw more TD’s than Tom, Peyton and Dan…throw more INT’s than all of them through in any single season…
…AND we’re going to be the favorites to win the South?
Yeah, I’m thinking reality may be hard for you morons to swallow. Please do keep telling us all how well your favorite college QB will play. It’s humorous.
May 12th, 2015 at 2:57 am
“Yeah, I’m thinking reality may be hard for you morons to swallow. Please do keep telling us all how well your favorite college QB will play. It’s humorous.”
—- said by : “White Tiger prefers Mariota”
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May 12th, 2015 at 7:33 am
As long as we never see that awful INT against Notre Dame where Jameis burped the ball up in traffic off his back foot…
May 12th, 2015 at 8:22 am
White Tiger, it sounds like you want Winston to fail.
May 12th, 2015 at 8:47 am
So, you want to start fresh by bringing back an old coach? The same coach that i have yet to see develop a young or rookie QB?
Yeah, no thanks.
Also, Winston doesn’t need to outrun anyone to the endzone. Just outrunning them to the first down marker is all that is needed.
You can’t bring those numbers up without also bringing up 5-13.
And my prediction for Jameis is that he’ll have more wins IN HIS FIRST YEAR than Glennon has had his entire Bucs career.
That’s the only stat I care about.
May 12th, 2015 at 10:37 am
“White Tiger prefers Mariota”
LOL!!!!!!!!