Jameis Blames Refs, Not Throw
December 13th, 2015
Don’t dare suggest to America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, that he overthrew Charles Sims in the fourth quarter for what looked like a sure touchdown bomb.
The alleged overthrow to Sims, who had two steps on the coverage and nobody in front of him, was about two yards too long. The subject came up at Jameis’ postgame news conference, and Jameis absolved himself of blame.
“No, actually, 20 yards down the field No. 59 [Dannell Ellerbe] hit Sims and it slowed him down,” Jameis said. “So [the throw] probably would have been right on the money. But we didn’t get the call. It was a bunch of unfortunate things that happened out there. But we can’t hurt ourselves. That’s the main thing. We can’t hurt ourselves and we got to bounce back.”
Joe likes Jameis standing up for himself and not being all PC when it comes to referees. Jameis, verbally, has taken the fall for many drops and other screw-ups by his teammates this year. But there’s no reason to bow to the zebras.
December 13th, 2015 at 5:16 pm
I thought the exact same thing on that throw. He also had 2 critical drops on that drive.
December 13th, 2015 at 5:27 pm
Not sure if the refs should be blamed. We played at home, against the worst defense in the NFL. I expected more to be honest. It stings, but at least the team is on the right track now. Jameis needs more reliable weapons. That and a better defense, and next year we’ll be in the postseason.
December 13th, 2015 at 5:43 pm
What winning teams or playoff contention teams need to realize at this part of the season, is that for losing teams, their season is done. They are playing for next year’s roster spots and for respect. Add in the fact that we were playing one of the top NFL QB’s didn’t help. Also, stats and records absolutely mean nothing in the NFL when teams play. IMHO, I think the Bucs not being in this position for several years didn’t realize the roles had been reversed and they were playing a team that still had a lot to play for and they might have got lost in the Saints defensive stats and W-L record.
December 13th, 2015 at 5:43 pm
This Loss was not Jameis’ fault
December 13th, 2015 at 5:44 pm
Didn’t see No. 59 hit Sims on that play, but I did see Jameis throwing high just about all day long. I think TJ Reeves said on the drive home that Jameis was 18-for-32, which is very good especially for a rookie QB. But he was throwing high on many of his throws, and even ASJ and Mike Evans couldn’t reach several of them.
Unfortunately Drew Brees had a Drew Brees day … pretty sure he completed over 80% of his passes. And those weren’t dink-and-dunks; many went for excellent yardage and were difficult throws. Our secondary was atrocious today though, and the pass rush was pretty much non-existent for most of the game. Obvious where Bucs need to focus in free agency and in the draft.
December 13th, 2015 at 5:47 pm
I agree with Elle I expected more but I also realized for the first time that outside of VJax and Evans the Bucs WR’s aren’t very good. Humpries is decent but not great. Dye shouldn’t even be on the field.
December 13th, 2015 at 5:53 pm
Pathetic. Joe, good work but admit tat the play is late pathetic
December 13th, 2015 at 5:58 pm
It was but like jameis said you must overcome. He walked the line like a 10 yr vet on that comment. If he was a little more “on” maybe its noticed a little easier. It was a team loss like many team wins recently. Have to stay positive and keep fighting. Some teams are already considering losing for draft position (eagles), so just keep trending upward and staying competitive
December 13th, 2015 at 6:04 pm
Hold definitely should have been called there. On sims break the defender ran into him. Jameis could have thrown a better ball too. But no excuse for the stripes to not call the game right. God knows they would have nailed the bucs for a similar play.
December 13th, 2015 at 6:39 pm
Line of scrimmage was 44 yard line on that play and Ellerbe hit Sims on the other 45, so 11 yards is definitely illegal contact. Funny how such a small thing can mess up the timing so much.
December 13th, 2015 at 6:41 pm
Sounds like an excuse to me
December 13th, 2015 at 6:44 pm
Leaders don’t bla me refs especially when tick tack calls got the their first td
December 13th, 2015 at 6:46 pm
Of course it’s nvr Jameis fault
December 13th, 2015 at 6:53 pm
Again, if you have to ref your own games, you are NOT playing well enough to win! Looks like the Bucs started believing “playoff talk” seemed like they figured all they had to do was show up and the Saints would roll over! Came out flat? The HC can’t get them up for this game? The same penalties from the same players, how does this KEEP happening ?! I know the HC doesn’t play but REALLY?
December 13th, 2015 at 6:54 pm
BUT THE VERY NEXT PLAY WAS THE BACKBREAKER IF YOU ASK ME, SURE THE BOMB WOULD’VE BEEN GREAT, BUT PLAYS LIKE THOSE ARE LOW PERCENTAGE BECAUSE EVERYTHING HAS TO BE PERFECT FOR THEM TO WORK OUT, THE NEXT PLAY HE THREW A PERFECT PASS RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF DYE WHO DROPPED IT ON THIRD DOWN KILLING THE DRIVE AND THE MOMENTUM THAT WE HAD, BOTTOM LINE IS YOU CAN’T GIVE A HALL OF FAME QB A 14 POINT LEAD, YOU CAN’T GIVE HIM ALL DAY TO PICK YOU APART, AND IF YOU PLAN ON COMING BACK YOU CAN’T SHOOT YOURSELF IN THE FOOT WITH BONEHEAD PENALTIES AND I MISSED OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPECT TO WIN THE GAME. SO AGAIN THEY NEED TO LEARN AND IMPROVE, AND I DO BELIEVE WE NEED SOME NEW YOUNG BLOOD INJECTED INTO THE PASS RUSH AND PASS COVERAGE UNITS
December 13th, 2015 at 6:56 pm
The replay clearly shows Sims was knocked into running down sideline. I just question why not throw to ASJ or Evans. I rarely see the long pass to running back completed. They tend to drop the ball on these plays. Was high risk call on a critical drive.
December 13th, 2015 at 8:16 pm
Not sure what everyone expected… are defense is below average. Our Offense wasn’t sharp and we lost because our defense couldn’t get off the field on 3rd down at the most important times. Also when GMC is hurt he just needs to sit out because he is a liability. We were and avg to below avg team going in we are an avg to below avg after the game. No surprise here.
December 13th, 2015 at 9:21 pm
Jameis is exactly correct. That should have been called as Simms was rerouted. It was done when the pass was released and should have resulted in a PI call. As stated previously, it was compounded by the drop of the perfectly thrown pass to Dye on the subsequent play. You Winston haters really have no leg to stand on.
December 13th, 2015 at 9:30 pm
Said this early. This was every bit as bad as the verner play.
December 13th, 2015 at 9:43 pm
Why was Sims even in the game…
December 13th, 2015 at 11:08 pm
I hope opening up his mouth doesn’t mean he’ll never get another call to go his way again.
December 13th, 2015 at 11:09 pm
@Mike
He was open for a td, that’s why.
December 14th, 2015 at 12:49 am
Elle Says:
December 13th, 2015 at 5:27 pm
Not sure if the refs should be blamed. We played at home, against the worst defense in the NFL. I expected more to be honest. It stings, but at least the team is on the right track now. Jameis needs more reliable weapons. That and a better defense, and next year we’ll be in the postseason.
Stop embarrassing yourself. Teams are built. The players have to learn to play together. This is not fantasy football. Jameis Winston has weapons; they just need to learn to play at the level he is at.
December 14th, 2015 at 12:59 am
Defense Rules Says:
December 13th, 2015 at 5:44 pm
Didn’t see No. 59 hit Sims on that play, but I did see Jameis throwing high just about all day long.
Has no affect on whether or not Sims was hit by the defender or not. Why you did to see Sim get hit by the defender should be a concern for you. Maybe your are going blind or you are stupid or something.
December 14th, 2015 at 3:47 am
That defense couldn’t stop NOBODY today! No pass rush and the secondary covers nobody. When we do blitz we seldom get to the QB. I feel like this has been the worst ive ever seen this defense play. They were not this bad last year. Our offense stunk last year with all the 3 and outs and the defense was on the field the whole day but they did get stops that the offense never did anything with. But this year this defense cannot stop anyone. Gotta be one of the worst defenses in the league if not the worst.
December 14th, 2015 at 4:44 am
You can’t blame a game on 1 or 2 plays. These guys were sluggish…the conversions for NO were rediculous. We would put them in a whole and 1 pass later they are out of it….nothing seemed to click yesterday. They all looked like they stayed up til 6 am drink beer and eating pizza tbh. Something just wasn’t right with them yesterday.
December 14th, 2015 at 1:22 pm
You can totally blame the game on two guys. Two guys on the field (Dye and Jude) and two guys off the field (Lovie and the refs)