Author: Peter DiPaola
Jameis Winston's return from his three game suspension has not been good for the fourth year signal caller. Since returning he has thrown at least 2 interceptions in all four games he has appeared in, three of which were starts. He has thrown 6 touchdowns and 10 interceptions this season, and he is tied for the league lead in interceptions, which is 1 interception shy of his season total from last season.
During his tenure as a Buccaneer he has thrown 75 touchdowns, 54 interceptions, rushed for 9 touchdowns, he has lost 16 fumbles, and has a completion percentage of 61.2%. His total touchdown number is 84 and his total turnover number is 70, for a former Heisman winner and top pick in the 2015 NFL draft, the numbers do not look good.
Combine that with his off the field incident that cost him the first three games of the season, Tampa Bay could be looking to move on from Winston at the seasons end. Winston was pulled last weekend in the loss against the Bengals, and he will be on the bench in the Buccaneers tilt against the Carolina Panthers this weekend. Instead Ryan Fitzpatrick will be the starter, again, for Tampa Bay. It is possible that Jameis could have seen his last action against the Bengals. That is because if he is to get injured it works out in his favor because Tampa Bay could be on the hook for his fifth year option, which is $20.9 million.
The Buccaneers still have nine games to play, and anything can happen in the NFL, but if Winston cannot get back on the field, it could signal the end of his career in Tampa Bay, even if he does get back on the field, it could still be the end.
So what can the Buccaneers do at quarterback? Ryan Fitzpatrick provides veteran leadership and is a journeyman quarterback with plenty of experience. They could do what the Jets did with Josh McCown, bring him back one more year to mentor a rookie quarterback, if Tampa Bay decides to take one in the 2019 NFL draft.
Statistics from: www.pro-football-reference.com
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