Jameis Returns To Team Captaincy
September 4th, 2019
Bucs players shocked a lot of people last season when their team-wide vote for captains did not include Gerald McCoy and America’s Quarterback, Jameis Winston.
Times have changed.
The votes are in and players have chosen 2019 captains. They are as follows, Jameis Winston, Mike Evans and Ali Marpet on offense, Lavonte David and Carl Nassib on defense, Dare Ogunbowale on special teams, per Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com.
Nassib is a bit of a surprise, especially with all the responsibility heaped on Devin White, the gravitas of Ndamukong Suh, and the tenure of revitalization of Vernon Hargreaves. Heck, Joe has heard of the dedication of Jordan Whitehead, and even he wouldn’t have surprised Joe.
Good for Nassib. It’s a great sign that he had a better camp and preseason than it appeared.
As for Jameis, Evans and Marpet, it’s no surprise. Jameis is back in the driver’s seat like most franchise quarterbacks. Now where will he lead the Bucs?
September 4th, 2019 at 2:39 pm
My boy Jamies be like “I am the captain now”. Haha haters!
September 4th, 2019 at 2:40 pm
Kind of scary that a second year free agent pick up is our team captain. Hopefully that says more about him than it does about this team.
It’s just crazy we don’t have any established talent on defense besides Lavonte (Suh and Barrett but it’s their first year).
September 4th, 2019 at 2:40 pm
Golf clap in the big scheme of things..
September 4th, 2019 at 2:43 pm
I think Dare Ogunbowale is the big surprise. That kid came out of nowhere.
Jameis haters will make excuses now.
September 4th, 2019 at 2:44 pm
What’s going to happen to the WDS simpletons when he signs a 5 year deal and has his face back up on Raymond James Stadium? Oh boy this is going to be fun.
#triggeredbyjameis
September 4th, 2019 at 2:45 pm
Terrible news for JW haters.
September 4th, 2019 at 2:45 pm
Good for Winston. B.A. said it is his team. Malcontents are gone. Time to suit up and go to battle.
September 4th, 2019 at 2:47 pm
Some secondary players just HAVE to establish themselves as forces in the league at this point right lol? I mean even Gump can’t wiff on everything
CB-Calrton Davis year 2
CB-VHIII might as well be year 2/3 with the injuries he’s had / scheme
CB-Jamel Dean rookie
CB-SMB rookie
nickle/S-MJ Stewart year 2
S-Justin Evans year 3
S-Jordan Whitehead year 2
S-Mike Edwards rookie
out of those 7 names – can we get at least 2 studs and another 2 starters then depth beyond that? That’d be an OK batting average for me and dramtically change the defense overnight.
GO BUCS!
September 4th, 2019 at 2:47 pm
looks like nassib might be resigned joe….lol….
GO BUCS!!!!!
September 4th, 2019 at 2:48 pm
whats up with nelson?….IR?..PUP list?….
GO BUCS!!!!!
September 4th, 2019 at 2:49 pm
Thank the lord its not finger wagging, dance practice Hargreaves.
September 4th, 2019 at 2:51 pm
What excuses? The Buccaneers phased Jameis out of their marketing all of last year and didn’t have his face up on any of the Ray Jay player murals. He didn’t deserve to be captain last year. This year is different. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
September 4th, 2019 at 3:00 pm
I would like to see Dare Ogunbowale as our starting running back.
September 4th, 2019 at 3:00 pm
mentally weakest player in the league defensive team captain… laughable… No one blows leads like an LVD / Cancer93 led defense.
September 4th, 2019 at 3:07 pm
I know it’s just a dream, just like me winning 5,000 dollars a week for life. But, I would like to see Bruce Anderson and Rojo in the starting backfield.
September 4th, 2019 at 3:08 pm
Eat some W’s? I hope he keeps his mouth shut. Win games please.
September 4th, 2019 at 3:14 pm
Of course he is. Arians unlike Koetter isn’t an idiot.
September 4th, 2019 at 3:18 pm
Take your meds, Rex. It’s not ALL on the qb. We know who unstable nimrods like to blame. It’s time to move on, sir. Good day.
September 4th, 2019 at 3:20 pm
Carl and Dare earning respect from their teammates so quickly speaks volumes. Neither has a great pedigree which makes it even more impressive.
September 4th, 2019 at 3:30 pm
I like it all the way around! Nassib may not be great but he plays like it–think about that–plays all out and does all he can to win every play, he is good because of that. Hoping this year he might get to great, wish JPP was more into giving pointers and watching from sideline, I think he could help Nassib.
Dare has a following! cool!
Devin White does not need to be captain to be captain–he already is captain and they all know that.
September 4th, 2019 at 3:34 pm
Now earn it on the field Jameis
September 4th, 2019 at 3:52 pm
Hey Joe. Great line at the end, “Jameis is back in the driver seat“. Isn’t that what got him in trouble to begin with? Should he not be in the back seat “leading from behind”?
September 4th, 2019 at 3:52 pm
Rankings for 2019:
JW aka Apples McGoo. 24th ranked QB
The Bucs team: 29th
In a nutshell: you will always have a terrible team when you have a terrible QB. There are some one-offs but those are usually associated with an injured QB trying to tough it out or a tenured QB playing past his prime.
September 4th, 2019 at 3:56 pm
Phil Says:
September 4th, 2019 at 3:00 pm
I would like to see Dare Ogunbowale as our starting running back.
I agree Phil.
September 4th, 2019 at 4:10 pm
He|| yeah with all this winning he deserves to be captain. If you don’t want to be labeled a hater you must fall in line. How dare any of you have any doubts.
September 4th, 2019 at 4:15 pm
I don’t care who has the c on their uniform and who does not. Some of the same same people have worn it and the ship still sank and could now. So shut up and show me on the field.
September 4th, 2019 at 4:24 pm
The Captain always goes down with the ship
September 4th, 2019 at 4:29 pm
Some of ya dont get it. Ignore the haters. Give em attention and theyll keep talking. They dont like themselves how could they like others. Behavior is simple and predictable. And yeah Nassib is a surprise. Love his effort. He could have a huge year…..hopefully
September 4th, 2019 at 4:39 pm
Winston…….still, and un-arguably, the one player that has divided the Buccaneer fan base more than any other in history…and he will never have a Super Bowl ring. Never. And to Pittsshore…..GREAT line about “driver’s seat” !!!
September 4th, 2019 at 4:47 pm
Morgus the Magnificent Says:
September 4th, 2019 at 4:39 pm
Winston…….still, and un-arguably, the one player that has divided the Buccaneer fan base more than any other in history…and he will never have a Super Bowl ring. Never. And to Pittsshore…..GREAT line about “driver’s seat” !!!
Very true. Makes you wonder why ownership would consider dividing a fan base but it was all in the name of wins. What is our record since 2015? Not good. The Glazer kids care about one thing and that’s $$$$, the sold their souls for wins and it backfired.
September 4th, 2019 at 4:58 pm
I have never really gotten the dislike on here for Nassib. I myself have always been a huge fan of the blue collar players you know the Rudy’s of the world.
September 4th, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Or the great Rodney Dangerfield would say I still can’t get no respect!
September 4th, 2019 at 5:04 pm
Alaskan thats a dumb comment, the guy played less snaps than jpp let him play a full season as a starter. Pretty sure the players know something you dont
September 4th, 2019 at 5:14 pm
LOL at all the Jameis-huggers implying that nearly EVERY NFL ANALYST is a “hater” since they also state that Jameis sucks.
Just remember… Jameis Winston was BENCHED due to his incompetence last season for a reason.
September 4th, 2019 at 5:19 pm
Just remember Drew Brees was let go as was Doug Williams, Brad Johnson, Chris Carter, Warren Moon and many others. And yes those we’re all idiotic decisions as well. Good point Bandit there are people as clueless as you out there.
September 4th, 2019 at 5:21 pm
BucEmUp
Not sure what triggered you but everything I said is true. Calling it a dumb comment does not add anything to the conversation.
The guy is cut by the browns and the next year he is our team captain. How is that not a indication of the lack of established players in our defense?
It’s called reading comprehension
September 4th, 2019 at 5:39 pm
Bucbandit
Hahaha. You mad bro?
September 4th, 2019 at 6:14 pm
Hopefully Jay Miss will not be “eating W’s” this season, just earning W’s.
September 4th, 2019 at 6:36 pm
One teams trash is another’s treasure- I’m really glad for this guy Nassib. Must be a real honor for him- what a turn of events
September 4th, 2019 at 6:57 pm
Not terribly concerned who the captains are. Leaders will not tolerate their teammates laughing, joking, cutting up on the bench when we’re down by two or more scores in the 4th quarter. I saw that last year and it still bothers me.
Play with pride, passion and urgency or don’t play at all. The biggest change I want to see this year is EVERYONE on this team, including coaches, showing me that they hate losing and will do everything within the rules to prevent it.
September 4th, 2019 at 8:44 pm
All I’ve seen is Nassib carry out his assignments to a Tee and do them well. From what I understand, he has been very vocal and helpful since the departure of McCoy. I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if he had a nice 8-10 sack year.
September 4th, 2019 at 8:46 pm
Ndog,
Brees is not comparable to jameis. Brees tore his shoulder up, chargers for the #1 pick and they franchised Brees the following year before he went to FA. In FA, Brees first met with Dolphins/Nick saban and the story goes that they were interested in medically and not having a visit getting to know Brees. The rest is history when Brees took over the Saints. With Sean Payton.
Brees also holds NFL completion % records. He gets rid of the ball quickly too. Those are two things Jameis does not do particularly well.
September 4th, 2019 at 9:15 pm
This means little to nothing for the Jameis haters or lovers. The proof in the pudding, as we used to say, will be seen by week 16 or 17. Then the lovers can rejoice…or the haters will gloat. He will receive a huge contract or be cut loose and we will draft or sign a new QB. The rest of us will be happy or disgusted, depending on how the team does, not how Jameis does individually. And frankly, for the later group of fans among us including myself, the “haters and lovers” thing is really silly bordering on pathetic.
September 4th, 2019 at 9:20 pm
Nassib is occupying the spot that would have rightfully gone to JPP. Good for him… I hope he raises his level to JPP but I’d bet on Shaq Barrett being the leading sacker on this year’s crewe. Very impressed by the love shown Dare by team… like others, I’d love to see him as our top 3rd down RB.
September 4th, 2019 at 9:44 pm
SteveK,
Little Ndog knows all that, yet he uses dumb examples to try and prove points he wants to make even though they always fall flat and are completely stupid.
He’s trying to say somehow that if the Bucs let Jameis go that he’s destined for greatness elsewhere. LOL.
If/when the Bucs let Jameis go he won’t have to worry about harassing Uber drivers because he’ll be one.
September 5th, 2019 at 12:04 am
BucsBandit ….talk about “falling flat”…If/when the Bucs let Jameis go he won’t have to worry about harassing Uber drivers because he’ll be one.
What a clown. Yes YOU!
Wow look at everyone’s laughter that followed…..crickets…
Jameis just got a 20 million dollar 5th year option to play for this crap hole of a franchise and you see him driving for Uber.
Clown. Except clowns are funny….yer not funny…you want to be…but nope.
Will you root for Winston to succeed this season? I highly doubt it. Ya know what that makes you?
You guessed it………… a clown.
Go Jameis! (Cause I choose to BE a fan)
Go Bucs!
September 5th, 2019 at 6:36 am
Joe, Why do you always write disrespect for Carl Nassib? And you wonder why players take less money to play someplace else. Just a little respect goes a long way. I do not get it.
September 5th, 2019 at 6:45 am
Jameis says my first action as captain is free crab legs for everyone and free uber rides to the bar. HAHAHAHA
September 5th, 2019 at 8:04 am
Spot on BucsBandit.
September 5th, 2019 at 9:40 am
The comment above correlating Winston with Drew Brees is typical of the Winston apologists. Dummies.
September 5th, 2019 at 11:14 am
Good one Allbuccedup 🙂