Our Do-It-All Safety
September 27th, 2020
Is there anything Antoine Winfield, Jr. can’t do?
Joe is mesmerized watching the Bucs’ rookie safety.
Dude has two sacks already (with one today), and he added batted down pass to his list of accomplishments this afternoon. Throw in six combined tackles (four solo) and Winfield continues to deliver in reality and on the stat sheet.
Can you say, “Playmaker?”
Joe can.
The guy continues to remind Joe of Rondé Barber, the quickness, the instincts, the production, and Barber needed more than a full season to start being, well, Rondé Barber.
Winfield is in the Defensive Rookie Of The Year conversation, and heck, he might just get another game ball from Bucco Bruce Arians this week like he did last week.
It’s so rare to see a rookie march through September looking like a complete player. Joe hopes all fans are enjoying Winfield as much as Joe is.
For those who missed it yesterday, Winfield also coaches up veterans.
September 27th, 2020 at 7:55 pm
One the last drive I almost couldnt believe Winfield didnt make that INT.
It would have taken an amazing play to do it but I almost expect Winfield to get it. This guy is a very special player.
I think its time we consider Bowles the DB whisperer. Look at his history. And somebody creative come up with a better name the the DB whisperer.
September 27th, 2020 at 7:57 pm
Love him!
September 27th, 2020 at 8:00 pm
But he’s to small remember?
September 27th, 2020 at 8:00 pm
He is a stud. I’m due for a jersey and think I’m now going #31
September 27th, 2020 at 8:00 pm
He’s faster, more physical and light years better than Ronde 3 games in. He’s also got a weaker supporting cast, Ronde was able to do his thing because he was surrounded by perrenial pro bowlers and hall of famers.
Screw Rookie of the year, This guy will be an All Pro!
In BA I Trust!
September 27th, 2020 at 8:01 pm
2nd round steal of a deal!!! WOW
September 27th, 2020 at 8:01 pm
The guy has to be one of the big steals of the draft. Let’s hope he’s here for a long time.
September 27th, 2020 at 8:02 pm
And no preseason games under his belt. Very impressive.
Arians has make Licht a better GM.
Go Bucs!!!
September 27th, 2020 at 8:02 pm
Did you see him not bite on the receivers inside juke and forced him out of bounds? Too many dbs bite on the 1st move
September 27th, 2020 at 8:02 pm
Outstanding player.
September 27th, 2020 at 8:03 pm
Quality player and class act. Great pickup at a position of need.
September 27th, 2020 at 8:04 pm
1st and 2nd Rd picks are looking good.
September 27th, 2020 at 8:14 pm
You can thank Todd Bowles for some of our recent draft picks…..White, Winfield, SMB,
September 27th, 2020 at 8:15 pm
Rhonde 2.0
This kid can ball!
September 27th, 2020 at 8:16 pm
This kid is playing great. Good job Licht.
September 27th, 2020 at 8:26 pm
Smooth Operator!
Jason Lite can stop drafting DB’s and kickers !
The young guns are coming together in the backend of the defense… say where was last year’s 1round pick today?
September 27th, 2020 at 8:27 pm
After 3 games, the kid is a stud!
September 27th, 2020 at 8:44 pm
31 is the new 47.
What a bad a$$ safety.
September 27th, 2020 at 8:47 pm
Got to give props to GM Licht. Jason has had to grow some thick skin, and rightly so, but he smoked this draft class. Consider that without benefit of OTA’s,TC, or preseason games two of his 2020 picks are proving themselves right away. Winfield and Wirfs are prima facie evidence that Licht is getting much better in drafting new roster talent. Enough so that I think he has atoned for the horrid 2016 Aquayo pick. Beginning with Vital Vea in 2018, and securing Brady, Gronk and Ryan Succup this off-season, not to mention retaining virtually all of our free agents shows some GM savvy, Licht is securing a solid resume. Also, remember we haven’t seen the full 2020 draft class yet; Ke’Shawn Vaughn and Tyler Johnson have yet to log game-time snaps. Keep it up Mr. Light!
Go Bucs!!
September 27th, 2020 at 9:12 pm
Coaches work with the GMs in drafting, and in some cases have the final say. You can see how much better it’s been since Arians and Bowles came aboard the ship. Mike Smith was at best bad.
Tyler Johnson played today. Had a drop, but he looked like he belonged out there.
September 27th, 2020 at 9:20 pm
Told you after the draft he was a great pick where the Bucs got him. Only knock against him in college has been durability. If he stays healthy I think we’ll all tip out hat to Licht for nabbing a round 2 steal.
September 27th, 2020 at 9:26 pm
Our fourth round safety whitehead isn’t looking bad either. He is turning into a steal.
September 27th, 2020 at 9:55 pm
You can tell who has had the say on the dbs we bring in since bowled got here
September 27th, 2020 at 9:55 pm
Bowled*
September 27th, 2020 at 10:02 pm
He’s all over the field.
September 27th, 2020 at 10:07 pm
>>Joe hopes all fans are enjoying Winfield as much as Joe is.<<
He's not only on point, but he's loose and enjoying himself like a guy who's had 2 years in the same defense.
Count me in!
September 27th, 2020 at 10:11 pm
Mike evans and winfield are the best players the bucs have right nowa
September 27th, 2020 at 10:37 pm
With his speed, fluidity and confidence, I wonder why he doesn’t play cornerback.
September 28th, 2020 at 1:50 am
Love this kid felt he was a perfect fit to sure up the defense on the backend. Scary thought is he is going to get better. He is always around the ball and I can see some Int’s coming later in the year. Keep ballin
September 28th, 2020 at 11:47 am
S T U D
In contention for DROY without question if he keeps this up!