Accuracy, Consistency Keys to Better 2nd Preseason Start for Jameis Winston

August 24, 2015   ·   Gary Davenport   ·   Jump to comments

There were a lot of adjectives thrown around regarding Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston's first preseason start.
Tom Pelissero of USA Today called it "uneven."
Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times went so far as to write, "The kid was lousy."
However, Winston did settle down and lead the Buccaneers on a touchdown drive, giving the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner something to build upon as he prepares for his second start Monday night against the Cincinnati Bengals.
At first glance, Winston's numbers overall against the Minnesota Vikings, while certainly not stellar, aren't nausea-inducing.
OK, so maybe they make one a bit queasy: 9-of-19 for 131 yards, an interception on a badly thrown pass to wideout Mike Evans, two bobbled snaps, a number of errant throws and a touchdown scramble.
Head coach Lovie Smith tried to paint the showing in a positive light while speaking with reporters after the game (via Pelissero):
I thought he seemed into the...

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