“There’s Nothing To Save”
November 30th, 2017
Should the Buccaneers sit down America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston, (and other key banged up Buccaneers) for the rest of the season with a goal of preserving careers, evaluating backup players and helping draft position?
Jameis was asked about that today, more specifically about fans who are pounding their desks wanting Jameis shut down and protected for the final five games of this season.
Relaxed and calmly, Jameis said that’s not a consideration that fits him.
“God blessed me to be able to play quarterback. So, me sitting out when I’m able to play is not even on my mind about saving. There’s nothing to save,” Jameis said.
Offensive coordinator/receivers coach Todd Monken was asked a similar question about sitting Jameis and Monken said how many games remain is always a consideration in a decision like that.
Joe will say this, any decision to sit/protect Jameis or any other key player for five games, when doctors have cleared him to play, is an ownership decision. That’s not something a coach or a GM does with out ownership agreeing. Or, more likely, if that does ever happen, it’s ownership prompting the move.
Dirk Koetter is not paid to worry about draft position, nor should he be.
November 30th, 2017 at 2:38 pm
I want to see as many #3 throws in 2017….before deciding if we should draft another QB high in the 2018 draft…DDL
November 30th, 2017 at 2:41 pm
Love when “fans” say the team is soft, but turn around and want them to pack it in because you want a better draft pick. Who’s really soft? If you can’t to watch them attempt to win for the next 5 weeks then don’t turn your tv on, it’s as simple as that. Who’s actually soft if you can’t bare to watch anymore. “Woe is me, I can’t do this anymore, I’m sick of this” take your crybaby self and go watch the Seahawks or something then.
November 30th, 2017 at 2:47 pm
Tanking for draft picks is for quitters. It’s disgusting and offensive. I’m not going to the Falcons game to watch Tampa Bay try to attain better draft position. If he’s healthy, he needs to play.
Besides, it’s not as if he doesn’t need the work. He NEEDS the work!
November 30th, 2017 at 2:58 pm
#3 has not had a stellar year!!! He still has plenty of work to do. Let’s hope he learned from those three weeks of watching Ryan Fitzpatrick and how to manage a game.
I think #3 can benefit greatly from five games where ALL he is tasked with doing is getting his game better. If he doesn’t have to sit for the first four or six weeks next year we can put this year to good use in #3’s continuing development. He still has a lot to learn might as well start Sunday in Green Bay.
November 30th, 2017 at 3:00 pm
They’re probably evaluating Koetter. Can you get an accurate assesment with a backup?
November 30th, 2017 at 3:08 pm
Jameis is going to play lights out the rest of the season
Koetter knows he has the job because of Jameis development and production his rookie year
do or die for Koetter. no playoffs so no more added pressure
Kobe thinks these next 5 games will be best quality passing games jameis will have played in his career
tampa vs KC the sequal for the next 5 games
November 30th, 2017 at 3:34 pm
Would love nothing more than to see JW come back rested, calm, and collected in the pocket, slinging darts to the open receiver. He needs the work still, obviously, and again is only 23 years old.
Dirk needs a strong finish to save his job IMO…we all know what the Glazers have done to previous coaches that finish seasons with extended losing streaks and I see no cupcakes on our remaining schedule
In fact, I am struggling to find one game I think we can actually win…this week is our closest safe bet and we are going to Green Bay in December….
NO/CAR/DET/ATL…not holding my breath -its not tanking when you just plain suck…
November 30th, 2017 at 3:38 pm
Wins or losses for the remainder of this 2017 seasons are nothing more than details….Jameis’s accuracy is paramount…that is all I’ll be watching
November 30th, 2017 at 3:50 pm
He’s a HUGE disappointment
November 30th, 2017 at 4:20 pm
Looks like our draft picks turn out better the lower they are….so, I dont really care…he wont help us win much anyway.
November 30th, 2017 at 4:26 pm
MadMax
I hope he has a few good games – against a few competitive teams.
This way potential trade partners will be pleased..lol
November 30th, 2017 at 4:39 pm
*Potential Trade Parnter | Current Draft Position | Picks
Cleveland Browns
• 1st Round |#7 pick
• 2nd Round |#33 pick
• 2nd Round |#39 pick
• 2nd Round |#64 pick
New York Jets
• 1st Round |#7 pick
• 2nd Round |#40 pick
• 2nd Round |#52 pick
Washington
• 1st Round |#16 pick
• 2nd Round |#40 pick
Buffalo Bills
• 1st Round |#19 pick
• 1st Round |#22 pick
• 2nd Round |#51 pick
• 2nd Round |#58 pick
November 30th, 2017 at 4:42 pm
Cleveland Browns
• 1st Round |#7 pick
• 2nd Round |#33 pick
• 2nd Round |#39 pick
• 2nd Round |#64 pick
New York Jets
• 1st Round |#8 pick
• 2nd Round |#40 pick
• 2nd Round |#52 pick
Washington
• 1st Round |#16 pick
• 2nd Round |#48 pick
Buffalo Bills
• 1st Round |#19 pick
• 1st Round |#22 pick
• 2nd Round |#51 pick
• 2nd Round |#58 pick
November 30th, 2017 at 5:44 pm
@LUV, good point!
November 30th, 2017 at 6:09 pm
smh
I remember when everyone was on dak Prescott’s nuts. He was so great. Then his LT got hurt and RB got suspended. Where is he now? 5-6 with a 87.6 qbr down from 104.9 the previous year, a completion percentage of 63% and a 56% td/int ratio. Almost the exact same numbers as garbage Jameis Winston.
Funny how dak played so much better with a running game and some protection. Last week he had a qbr of 30.4. He’s been sacked 12 times in 2 weeks.
Anyway just a bunch of excuses I’m sure. Can’t wait to trade JW, dawg, can not wait!
November 30th, 2017 at 7:12 pm
O U C motherphucking H! is all I can say at the last few posts. And I respect the last three posters as well.
November 30th, 2017 at 7:29 pm
America’s Coach killer
November 30th, 2017 at 8:49 pm
Jameis is beast trust me better protection in the trenches you will see
November 30th, 2017 at 11:32 pm
This a weird topic…
Jameis has not arrived yet. He’s 23. He needs to play and get better. Him
Getting better is the #1 thing that would make the Bucs better next year.
December 1st, 2017 at 10:06 am
Why on Earth would you sit him? He needs these last few games to work on his game and become a better QB. He’s the same age as a college 5th year senior, he needs tons of work on his game. I’ve been a huge critic this season. His accuracy has been terrible, his reads and decision making are still way off, he has a lot to learn. Going into this season he had started 32 games in the NFL… if he plays the rest of the season he will have over 40 starts to his career and that’s when you can really make a good idea of how a player will play long-term in the league. Fourth season, over 40 starts, that’s when a QB shows who he really is as a player. He needs those starts not only to work on his game but to win back the confidence of the fans, his teammates, and even himself.