The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the process of looking for a replacement for recently retired Tom Brady. The rumors of who the Buccaneers will look to replace Brady have come fast and furious.
We’ve heard head coach Bruce Arians say he’s comfortable going forward with Blaine Gabbert or Kyle Trask, but according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times we may know one quarterback Arians isn’t interested in.
Wait, What?
Stroud was recently on The Rich Eisen Show and was asked if Jameis Winston was a viable option for the Buccaneers in 2022.
“I’ve asked that, and I think I would’ve picked up a lot more vibe,” stated Stroud. “I don’t think Bruce Arians is fine with it. Been there, done that. There was a time they were 7-7 his one year here under Bruce. He [Winston] threw for 460-something two games in a row. Then they played Houston and Atlanta, and he threw both those games away. I saw on Bruce’s face that day. He had reached his limit with Jameis Winston.”
Stroud went on about how the public would perceive a Winston/Bucs reunion.
“What’s everybody writing? What’s everybody saying? Would he even have a chance here with the fan base? I just don’t think they would go that direction.”
Stroud went on, “Bruce has reached his limit with Jameis Winston, so it will be difficult. At the end of the day, if he was out there on week 1 or week 2 and threw a pick of 6, what would people say? Does he stand a chance here with the fans? I don’t think they will go that way. Jameis is looking for work right now and I know his dad has talked to everyone and said he will be fine when he gets back to Tampa. I don’t think Bruce Arians will be okay with it. Been there done that.”
That doesn’t sound like Arians has much interest in bringing back the 28 year old former first overall draft pick. But, as Stroud points out, there are two coaches on this Buccaneers staff that would like to get Winston back.
Two Buccaneers For Winston
“There’s two coaches there that would have him tomorrow,” said Stroud. “One is Byron Leftwich, who wishes he had more than eight months with him. The other one is Clyde Christensen, his quarterback coach. Both those guys, I think, would be fine with Jameis. And Jameis is looking for work.”
We all remember the highs and lows of Winston’s tenure with the Buccaneers. From leading the league on passing yards to leading it in interceptions, Winston brought a roller-coaster ride we’ll soon not forget. The question is, are you ready to get back on that ride?
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