“You Don’t Want To Tell Him, ‘Hey, Hey, Hey, Relax.'”
November 19th, 2015
The last thing your Tampa Bay Buccaneers need are clashing egos in the locker room.
So it was great to hear the former face of the franchise, Gerald McCoy, talking about America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston last night. A fan asked McCoy on the Buccaneers Radio Network what he thinks of Jameis’ renowned postgame speeches and antics in the Bucs’ locker room Sunday.
McCoy likes and respects the authenticity.
“Jameis is a passionate guy,” McCoy said. “So once he gets going, you just kind of let him go. (laughs) You know, you don’t want to tell him, ‘Hey, hey, hey, relax.’ You know, He’s one of the those guys; when he gets going, you just get out of his way and let him go. And when he’s finished, he’s finished. But he has to get out whatever he’s feeling.
“It was one of those instances when he was overwhelmed with emotion. He was excited. I mean, that’s just who he is. So when he gets in those modes, we just get out of his way and let him do his thing. I mean, because what he said is true.
McCoy went on to say Jameis’ preaching was on point and it was not out of character.
“He’s a funny guy. He really is. He’s always [enthusiastic and energetic,] McCoy said.
It was great to hear McCoy bless Jameis.
November 19th, 2015 at 11:08 am
I have to say that McCoy’s play doesn’t concern me as much as most. He’s still creating havoc and he gets off the ball fast. He doesn’t seem to have quite the same burst or power as the beginning of the year. However, I think of what McCoy said preseason about Jameis. It was something to the effect of we don’t want Jameis to come in here and try to do too much talking, we want him to be a rookie. That stuck with me and always bothered me. Hopefully now McCoy might understand why we want Jameis to be a leader. Results are starting to come and this team is playing hard.
November 19th, 2015 at 11:27 am
Actually what McCoy said was he didn’t want Jameis to force the leadership role, to just let it happen naturally and not worry about it. Just be a rookie and let things evolve. I don’t think he has a problem with Jameis just being Jameis and assuming the leadership mantle. He realizes it’s genuine and Jameis has earned the respect of the players and coaches alike. This team needs a vocal leader.
November 19th, 2015 at 11:36 am
Exaclty GMC, “get out of his way”…it’s his team now. Step aside.
November 19th, 2015 at 11:53 am
@ Bobby,
Basically the same exact thing.
November 19th, 2015 at 11:56 am
He’s not a funny guy McCoy … This is jameis … He’s a born leader … This isn’t a faze where you let him get it out of his system because this is who jameis is …he’s not about talk he’s about action …yes like the previous comment says …step aside its his team not yours
November 19th, 2015 at 12:01 pm
I think McCoy will actually benefit down the road from having someone take that extra pressure off of him. He’s still a an asset to the team even if he isn’t producing at the level that most of us expect based on his compensation at that position.
November 19th, 2015 at 12:02 pm
What will be funny is in 3.5 years they cut GMC to pay for Jameis.
November 19th, 2015 at 12:45 pm
Good to hear. And Jameis is pretty funny guy I’d say. I loved how he kept saying “I don’t know what you’re talking about” when the reporters were asking him about the fumble that was called back cuz of a penalty. He’s got a goofiness to him that makes him likely very easy to be around but he also has an insane competitive spirit. Great combo
November 19th, 2015 at 12:54 pm
I dont comment much but every now and then i reach a point where enough has been said to tip my boiling point. Some of you are fu*king idiots and don’t know crap about football. We need McCoy period, maybe if we had an edge rush he would be more effective. There are very few DT’s in this league better than him. Cut him? Seriously?
November 19th, 2015 at 1:00 pm
This upcoming draft absolutely has to address the DLine. With the success of the previous two drafts. I would like to see us go all in and have a do whatever it takes attitude for a player like Joey Bosa. A talent like that could be the missing piece to take this Defense/Team to the next level.
November 19th, 2015 at 1:01 pm
When Lovie drafts two premium edge rushers next year and lovie starts them next to mccoy….watch him shut everyone up.
November 19th, 2015 at 1:08 pm
Former… LMFAO!
November 19th, 2015 at 2:03 pm
I think there’s run for both JW and McCoy. We need them both.
November 19th, 2015 at 3:14 pm
Who knows though…I mean Kwon Alexander is also playing at a real high level as far as being a leader on defense. Outplaying both GMC and LVD. This guys a 4th round steal and if he continues to out shine the other guys will be in serious contention for the defensive rc of the year award. We should get 2 good DE’s in the draft. GMC will play better. He is still taking on dbl teams allowing someone to get free to the QB.
November 19th, 2015 at 3:49 pm
Too much was made about GMC’s observations of #3 before the season even started. Other vets felt the same way.
The key observation from GMC was let #3 evolve into a leader. What’s wrong with that? #3 has evolved into a leader and it only took a half season for him to close the deal. And so basically #3 is ahead of schedule but I think all the vets have seen enough of his evolution to respect him now. As Lovie said #3 is no longer a rookie.
November 20th, 2015 at 12:37 am
Joe, Joe, Joe, Joe, Joe….
He is not blessing Jameis Winston. McCoy is resenting him, and that is a back hand slap.
November 20th, 2015 at 12:44 am
MarineBucsFan Says:
November 19th, 2015 at 12:54 pm
I dont comment much but every now and then i reach a point where enough has been said to tip my boiling point. Some of you are fu*king idiots and don’t know crap about football. We need McCoy period, maybe if we had an edge rush he would be more effective. There are very few DT’s in this league better than him. Cut him? Seriously?
It is a good thing you don’t say to much because the Bucs do not need a player that makes 15 plus millions a year to get one tackle a game. When McCoy was not in the game the defensive line got more pressure on the quarterback.
November 20th, 2015 at 12:46 am
McCoy sucks. Stop making excuses for him.