Jameis Winston By The Numbers
1 – Winston ranks 1st among rookies in franchise history in passing yards (4,042), passing touchdowns (22), rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (6) and passer rating (84.2).
5 – Passing touchdowns at Philadelphia, tied for the
most in a single game in franchise history and tied for the
most by a rookie in a game in NFL history.
6 – Rushing touchdowns this season, tied for the 2nd-most by a quarterback in the NFL this season and tied for the
most by a quarterback in a single season in Buccaneers history.
7.56 – Yards per attempt, the 4th-highest mark in team history.
12.96 – Yards per completion, the 3rd-highest mark in the NFL this season (Carson Palmer, Cam Newton).
22 – Passing touchdowns this season, tied for the 4th-most by a rookie in NFL history and tied for the 4th-most in a single season in team history.
28 – Touchdowns accounted for this season (22 passing, 6 rushing), tied for the
most in a single season in team history and tied for the 3rd-most by a rookie quarterback in NFL history.
57 – Passes of 20+ yards this season, tied for the 6th-most in the NFL.
84.2 – Passer rating this season, the 7th-best mark in team history and the 9th-highest by a rookie since the 1970 NFL/AFL merger.
363 – Passing yards at St. Louis, the
most by a rookie and the 2nd-most in a single game in team history.
4,042 – Passing yards for Winston this season, the 4th-most by a rookie in NFL history and the 3rd-most in team history.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT JAMEIS WINSTON…
Opposing Head Coaches
Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano
“Jameis is playing outstanding football. His DNA is right. He’s wired the right way. Obviously he has a tremendous amount of courage and confidence. He’s tough as damn nails. He sits in the pocket and he’s not afraid to take a lick – he’s got great pocket presence and poise and leadership ability.
The measurables are all there, but the intangibles are just off the charts, everything we saw as a quarterback at Florida State and leading that group. There’s not a throw that he can’t make and he can extend plays. He’s big and physical and strong. It’s hard to get him down, and, when he does take off, he can throw on the run. He’s playing excellent football and it’s going to take everything we’ve got to try to contain that guy.”
“Their quarterback is an outstanding player. He’s a pretty mature guy. He’s a guy that can extend plays as you saw out there. Even when we did get pressure on him he slipped through, check downs or the long ball. He’s a pretty good quarterback. He’s going to be good for a while.”
St. Louis Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher
“Jameis (Winston) is an outstanding young quarterback and you saw that today. You heard about it, but you saw it.
He’s fiercely competitive and he’s highly intelligent and in addition to that, he has a very good arm as you saw. He has every right to be frustrated with the loss because he hates losing, because he’s not used to losing and that’s a good quality for a young quarterback.”
“Just to watch him over time and watch the games and watch him kind of develop – they’re expanding the offense with him now. His feet are good, the ball is always in the right position, release is good, accuracy – it’s hard to complete every pass; you can’t do that, but his accuracy is good and he’s mobile. And that presents problems for you. Anytime you can extend plays with your legs, which he’s done numerous times, it becomes a problem for you defensively As you guys know, I think, really, one of the marks of a good young quarterback is what he’s doing on third down. And [Winston] is 42 percent or something like that in conversion rate on third down, which is really impressive. It’s hard to convert third downs as we know, but he’s doing a great job at it.”
New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton
“For a first-year quarterback, obviously getting into games, starting games and playing, you see [development] in each week, really. Sometimes it comes maybe more noticeably to the fans in a certain game, but I think he’s operating their offense well. He’s getting the ball down the field well. His deep ball, even in college and throughout the workout process – he can get the ball outside and wide if he needs it, in the middle of the field if he needs it, and I think that there’s a comfort level and a confidence level he’s playing with.”
“He’s got a great arm.
I would say his leadership skills and personality stood out. He’s got a lot of that ‘it factor’ you’re looking for. He’s won a lot of games, even prior to playing at Florida State.
He’s got that resiliency and toughness to him that’s the right fit for his team. I’m a big fan of [Winston’s] throughout the process of seeing him.”
“He's a reason why they're winning.”
Former Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Chip Kelly
“Really, really impressed with Jameis. The one thing I think when you meet Jameis [is] just how sharp he is in the game of football. We talked to Jameis when we were at the Combine and I came away really impressed with his football acumen and how dialed-in he was to everything about the quarterback position – not just routes, [but] protections, checking run plays, the whole deal about being a quarterback. He was very, very impressive. We knew based where we were – I think we had the 20th pick in the draft – that we weren’t going to be involved with either of those quarterbacks coming out.”
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He’s a very athletic player. He’s got all the tools you’re looking for: the athletic ability, the brain, the process. Everything that’s thrown at him in terms of being a quarterback in the National Football League. So that’s not surprising to us. I know he’s not a blazer, but he’s a really good athlete. He’s not a 4.4 guy, but he can beat you with his feet and you have to be aware of that.”
Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Dan Quinn
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The things that he brings is the decision making, the ability to escape within the pocket – you think you’ve got him and he’s able to slip a shoulder and come up and rip a ball – and I think it goes without saying, we all knew this coming out of college, what the competitor was. And I think he’s proven what the competitor is at this level, as well. He’s a challenge for sure. He’s got our respect. What we’ve seen firsthand and on tape, he’s got our respect.”
Opposing Players
Indianapolis Colts Linebacker Robert Mathis
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Jameis (Winston), he made us a believer. He’s a great quarterback, to be that young and to be able to approach the game as he does. He made us a believer.”
St. Louis Rams Defensive Tackle Aaron Donald
“Jameis Winston is an up and coming guy.
Dude’s a stud. I was telling people, the dude is probably one of the biggest competitors I’ve ever played against. He can sit up there and take those hits. After he gets up, he’ll tell you to bring it back again.
He’s a competitor. You can just tell by the way he operates his offense. He demands a lot for them. I was up there looking at him and like I said, he earned my respect tonight.”
Philadelphia Eagles Linebacker Connor Barwin
“He wasn’t a No. 1 pick for no reason. He’s playing much better than a typical rookie. He looks really kind of composed out there. He’s not making a lot of mistakes. Obviously we all knew he had a big, strong arm and we’re all seeing that, the more we watch film. You can see that he can make all kinds of throws. I’ve been really impressed watching him actually kind of avoid sacks, make guys miss when they get there, and also making those throws while he’s got somebody hanging on him.
He’s been very impressive so far.”
Houston Texans Cornerback Kevin Johnson
“Great player. I played against him multiple times in college and
he’s the number one overall pick for a reason. He’s just a great player.”
Others
Cris Carter, ESPN
"I wouldn't be surprised if Jameis Winston led his team to a Super Bowl in the very-near future.”
Peter King, SI/MMQB
“Winston has a fire in him we might have missed in the run-up to the draft. Look at the third-and-19 scramble/dive late in the fourth quarter, his team down three. Winston got 20. The drive ended in a game-winning touchdown pass to Mike Evans.”
Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com
“Jameis Winston made some ridiculous throws vs PHI.
Young QBs shouldn't be able to throw guys open the way he did. He trusts his eyes & arm”
Sam Monson, Pro Football Focus
“Winston posted the best grade of his rookie season and was a large part in the Buccaneers’ downing of the Falcons this week. He again displayed some impressive passing and poise, as well as his very own movie-moment when he asked in the huddle who wanted to score the go-ahead TD before hitting Mike Evans for the game-winner.”
Rick Brown, ESPN.com
“Winston seems to be the real deal. The latest evidence: that march for the go-ahead touchdown, fueled by his third-and-19 run.
It is the kind of drive and play that turn good players into great players.”
Martin Fennelly, Tampa Tribune
“The first 10 yards were talent. The final 10 yards were magic. I don’t know what was churning harder, Jameis Winston’s legs or his heart.”
Peter Schrager, FOXSports.com
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Winston carries himself like a veteran and his elder teammates — no-nonsense guys like Logan Mankins and Vincent Jackson — not only have embraced it, but also have empowered him to be that guy in the locker room… He's bouncing back and getting better week to week. The Buccaneers are thrilled with him, and seven games into the season, the fan base is, too. He's won over the locker room. And for rookies, that's often the hardest battle of all.”
Mike Sando, ESPN.com
“Players typically earn true leadership status through consistent performance over time -- game after game, practice after practice, meeting after meeting, offseason workout after offseason workout. Winston has played well in a handful of his first 10 starts, so time will tell whether his demonstrative leadership has staying power. For now, the Buccaneers can feel good about the strides Winston is making.”
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports
“This is a quarterback who loves to work, loves the process, and wants to be great.”
Adam Kilgore, Washington Post
“Winston’s rookie season has been about more than statistics.
He has emerged as an inspiring presence, a leader of a roomful of men older than him.”
Doug Williams
"The way I look at Jameis – and a lot of people can look at him any way [they want] – I look at him [as] a young guy that has proved that where he was picked was worthy. I think what he has done on the field, what he has done in college on the field and what he has done now proves it. You're talking about a guy who's ate up with football. He's a junkie. We know he's smart, we know he enjoys it,
and I can see why people I talk with say every team he has been on his teammates would follow him to the end of the world. I think he brings that same kind of situation to the Buccaneers at this time. I would like to think what Jameis has brung to the Buccaneers now, I would like to think that I did the same thing when I was there."