The Giants added another experienced signal-caller to the quarterback room Monday when they officially signed Jameis Winston.
Winston has played in 105 games with 87 starts since being selected with the first overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. His career totals include over 24,000 passing yards, 154 touchdowns and 111 interceptions to go with over 1,000 yards and an additional 12 scores on the ground.
Shortly after signing his contract, the 31-year-old quarterback spoke to members of the media for the first time since joining the Giants.
Here are takeaways from Winston's introductory press conference.
🔹 Winston said his role was explained to him as "there is an opportunity at the quarterback position that we're looking forward to getting better at. I signed up for that because I'm looking forward to getting better and being my very best self myself."
🔹 Once the first overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, Winston has served in numerous different roles in quarterback rooms over the last 10 seasons. "I've played every role that the quarterback room has to offer, so I'm ready for anything."
🔹 When he first agreed to terms with the Giants back on March 21, the 31-year-old was aware that he would not be the final addition to the quarterback room. However, that did not cause Winston to waver in his desire to join the Giants "I knew a free agent signing was going to come or maybe even a draft pick was going to come. But that's their business. My business is today, and today I have the privilege of finally becoming a Giant."
🔹 Winston's first year in New Orleans (2020) overlapped with the final season of future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees. Winston called playing behind Brees "one of the greatest experiences that I had in my NFL career" as he was able to "just pick his mind, watch his actions, and just be immersed into being an NFL quarterback and seeing what it looks like to the highest degree."
🔹 The new Giants QB discussed Brees' "consistency" and "resilience" as things that stood out in their one season together. "He didn't let anything get in the way of his preparation, in the way of his approach." Winston also noted Brees' ability to keep things simple. "He didn't think too much about the big things. He focused on doing the small things over and over again that resulted in him having the success he had for his entire career."
🔹 All of this to say that Winston would happily take on the role of mentoring a rookie in the QB room. "Catering to a young quarterback and serving them would be something that I would definitely take on with a great responsibility and cherish it."
🔹 While he made it clear his primary reason for joining the Giants had to do with joining the QB room and helping make the team better, Winston did admit that "the fact that the Big Apple is the biggest city in the world with the greatest fans in the world as well, to create some popularity, that didn't hurt, you know. I'm definitely grateful for what this city brings."
🔹 The veteran quarterback made it clear that he's ready to compete in the quarterback room, whether it's with Russell Wilson, a rookie quarterback, or both. "My initial vision approaching this offseason was to find an opportunity that gave me either a starting role or bridge opportunity to be the starting quarterback, and I believe this situation is a situation that it looks similar. Whether it's a veteran quarterback that I have to compete with and help serve and help make better for this team or it's a young quarterback who is coming in from college who I have to help get better, who I have to compete with and serve, this is the NFL."
The Giants have signed quarterback Jameis Winston.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) passes in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) in the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) drops back to pass during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Cleveland. The Browns defeated the Steelers 24-19. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) warms up before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Browns defeated the Jaguars 18-13. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Browns 41-32. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) calls for a two-point conversion play after throwing a touchdown pass during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Browns 41-32. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws a pass during the game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024 in Cleveland. The Browns defeated the Ravens 29-24. (Lauren Bacho via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 in Denver. (Adam Bratten/Denver Broncos via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Cleveland. The Browns defeated the Steelers 24-19. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the Browns 37-33. (Alika Jenner via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) warms up before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Cleveland. The Browns won 24-19. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) walks out of the tunnel prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Browns 41-32. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) passes under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) in the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Browns 41-32. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) passes the football during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Cleveland. The Browns defeated the Steelers 24-19. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) drops back to pass during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Browns 41-32. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws the ball against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Browns 41-32. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) drops back to pass during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Browns 41-32. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws a pass during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) passes under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Nick Herbig (51) and linebacker T.J. Watt, right, in the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws a 35 yard touchdown pass during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) passes in the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) runs the ball during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Browns 27-14. (Lauren Bacho via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) scrambles away from Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Poona Ford (95) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) gestures to fans as he walks off the field in after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) scores a touchdown as Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Cleveland. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws a pass during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024 in Cleveland. The Chargers beat the Browns 27-10. (Lauren Bacho via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) drops back with the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston plays against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) runs onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Cleveland. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) in the second half an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Cleveland. (Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) runs out of the tunnel prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Cleveland. The Browns defeated the Steelers 24-19. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Cleveland. The Browns defeated the Steelers 24-19. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Cleveland. The Browns defeated the Steelers 24-19. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Cleveland. The Browns defeated the Steelers 24-19. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) is all smiles following an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) lines up behind center Erik McCoy (78) during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes under pressure from San Francisco 49ers defensive end Kerry Hyder (92) and defensive end Arik Armstead (91) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) runs onto the field before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Cleveland. The Browns defeated the Steelers 24-19. (Lauren Bacho via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws the ball to New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (10) for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) pump fakes while running for a short gain near the goal line in the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston, left, scrambles away from Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) as he looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) scores on an 8-yard run in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers in an NFL game, Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Charlotte, NC. (Michael DeMocker via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) calls signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Cleveland. The Browns defeated the Steelers 24-19. (Cooper Neill via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) rolls out to pass against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston runs with the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) warms up prior to an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes the ball during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sep. 19, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to Marquez Callaway during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) is tripped up near the goal line as he runs for an 8 yard touchdown that cuts the Carolina Panthers fourth quarter lead to 17-7 during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers defeated the Saints 26-7. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws a pass to wide receiver Chris Hogan for a 10-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) looks to pass the ball during the NFL game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sep. 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Mass. The Saints defeated the Patriots 28-13. (Kathryn Riley via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday Oct. 10, 2021 in Landover, Md. (Alika Jenner via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) reacts to a play during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in New Orleans. The Giants defeated the Saints, 27-21. (Logan Bowles via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) rolls out to throw the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Seattle. New Orleans won 13-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in New Orleans. The Buccaneers won 20-10. (Perry Knotts via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) interacts with fans after an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Seattle. New Orleans won 13-10. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) gestures as he throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Seattle. New Orleans won 13-10. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) reacts after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. The Saints defeated the Falcons 27-26. (Logan Bowles via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Seattle. New Orleans won 13-10. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws a pass during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 in Landover, Md. The Saints defeated the Washington Football Team 33-22. (Alexander Jonesi via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, MD. The Saints defeated the Washington Football Team 33-22. (Al Tielemans via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes during an NFL game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, MD. The Saints defeated the Washington Football Team 33-22. (Al Tielemans via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 27-26. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, in Seattle. The Saints won 13-10. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. The Saints defeated the Falcons 27-26. (Logan Bowles via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) looks to throw the ball during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. The Saints defeated the Falcons 27-26. (Logan Bowles via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston runs onto the field for the first half of an NFL football game Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws an incomplete deep ball to wide receiver Chris Olave (12) in the second quarter during an NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 in New Orleans. (Michael DeMocker via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) points before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) works during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) looks to the sideline during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. The Saints defeated the Falcons 27-26. (Logan Bowles via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) sets back to pass the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 27-26. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) scrambles as Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) covers in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) sets back to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) plays against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) is seen before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) runs onto the field after an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Raiders 24-0. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) looks for options down the field during an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers defeated the Saints 22-14. (Kara Durrette via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes the ball during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Sep. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) hands off to running back Alvin Kamara (41) during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sep. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) plays against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) is seen from behind during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws a pass during pregame warmups prior to an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in New Orleans. The Ravens defeated the Saints 27-13. (Logan Bowles via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) celebrates on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in New Orleans. The Saints defeated the Rams 27-20. (Logan Bowles via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) jogs off the field at halftime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) drops back to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans in New Orleans, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) warms up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) hands off to wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) greets teammates coming off the field to the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) does a play call during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept 24, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Saints 18-17. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) drops back to pass the football during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 18-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes the football during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 18-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws the ball during an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston waits for the snap during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) drops back to pass the football during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 18-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 3, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws a pass in the fourth quarter during an NFL game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 in New Orleans. (Michael DeMocker / NFL LCC)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) seen during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) in action against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 3, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) stops New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) jogs back to the locker room during an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) passes in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. The Lions won 33-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) greets teammates before of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws a pass during an NFL game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in New Orleans. The Lions defeated the Saints 33-28. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) reacts after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) back of jersey during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 in Inglewood, Calif. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) drops back to pass during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 in Inglewood, Calif. (Ric Tapia via AP)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) attempts a pass during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta, Ga. The Saints defeated the Falcons 27-26. (Paul Abell via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) runs for a one-yard touchdown during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, Sunday, November 15, 2015. The Buccaneers defeated the Cowboys, 10-6. (James D. Smith via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) crosses into the end zone on a touchdown carry in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws over Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the second half of their NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) celebrates a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers won 23 - 19 in an NFL football game. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks to pass during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, November 22, 2015, Philadelphia. The Buccaneers defeated the Eagles 45-17. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks on prior to a game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jameis Winston passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) scrambles during the NFL week 5 regular season football game against the New England Patriots on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 in Tampa, FL. The Patriots won the game 19-14. (Jim Mahoney via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) runs upfield against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game Jan. 1, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers won 17 - 16. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) outruns New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Hau'oli Kikaha (44) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) sets to pass during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Dec 31, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. Coach Sean Payton (right) watches. Tampa won the final regular season game 31 - 24. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) runs with the football out of the pocket under pressure during a week 15 NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Thursday, December 17, 2015, in St. Louis. The Rams won 31-23. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) celebrates his touchdown run against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) of Team Irvin celebrates after throwing a scoring pass during an NFL Pro Bowl Game against Team Rice on January 31, 2016. Team Irvin defeated Team Rice 49-27. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) runs from the pocket during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Dec 31, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa won the final regular season game 31 - 24. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass as tackle Gosder Cherilus (78) blocks Carolina Panthers defensive end Kony Ealy (94) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. The Panthers won 37-23. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) sets to pass against the Oakland Raiders Oct. 30, 2016 in Tampa, Fla. Oakland won 30 - 24 in overtime. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, in St. Louis. Los Angeles won 31-23. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) takes the field before play against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game Jan. 1, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers won 17 - 16. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3), of Team Irvin, throws the ball during the NFL Pro Bowl football game against Team Rice on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Honolulu. Team Irvin won 49-27. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) runs off the field after the Bucs 38-30 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) runs onto the field during team introductions before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) drops back to pass against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston runs past New England Patriots outside linebacker Cassius Marsh (55) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. The play was called back because of a penalty. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jameis Winston, left, and Adam Humphries, right, celebrate a touchdown catch by Humphries in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) attempts a pass under pressure by Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) during an NFL football game, Sunday, December 24, 2017, in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers won 22-19. (Paul Abell via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) eludes Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril (56) and defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) scrambles against the New Orleans Saints Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Tampa, Fla.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston passes against the San Diego Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) celebrates with quarterback Jameis Winston (3) after Martin's 14-yard touchdown run against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) eludes Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Darius Latham (75) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) runs onto the field during team introductions before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) makes a call at the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills beat the Buccaneers 30-27. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the third quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) sets up to throw a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. The Panthers won 17-3. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass for a touchdown to Mike Evans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jameis Winston throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) sets up to throw a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) runs against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) attempts a pass during an NFL football game \sh\, Sunday, October 14, 2018, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 24-29. (Paul Abell via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) dives over Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Jamie Collins (51) on a 14-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers won in overtime 26-23. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers won in overtime 26-23. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago BearsSunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a touchdown pass to tight end Cameron Brate (84) during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) changes the play at the line of scrimmage in an NFL game against the San Francisco 49er's, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers won 27-9. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks downfield for a receiver in an NFL game against the San Francisco 49er's, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, left, throws a pass as he is pressured by Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Matt Judon in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) runs against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) sets to pass during play in an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Dec. 9, 2018 in Tampa, Fla. The Saints won 28 - 14. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws the ball during a NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Tampa,Fla. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jameis Winston (3) runs the ball in the first half of during half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) passes against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) shows a touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019 in Los Angeles. The Buccaneers defeated the Rams 55-40. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) avoids a tackle by Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry (24) two complete a two-point conversion during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston passes to wide receiver Mike Evans (not shown) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) runs onto the field to play against the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws an interception against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) unleashes a pass during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 in Tampa, FL. (Gene Lower via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks to pass during against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) celebrates his touchdown against the New Orleans Saints with quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. The Giants defeated the Buccaneers 32-31. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks to pass against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) scrambles against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) passes against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks to pass during against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quarterback Jameis Winston throws against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) congratulates teammates after a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) signals during an NFL regular season football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Tampa, Fla. The Texans won, 23-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers passes against the Chicago Bears during an NFL football game on Dec. 27, 2015 in Tampa, Fla. The Bears defeated the Buccaneers 26-21. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the Indianapolis Colts during an NFL football game on Nov. 29, 2015 in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Bucs 25-12. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) scrambles with the ball in an NFL game against the Houston Texans,Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers takes the field prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 13, 2015 in Tampa, Fla. The Titans defeated the Buccaneers 42-14. (Joe Robbins via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) enters the field from the tunnel during player introductions before an NFL regular season football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Tampa, Fla. The Texans won, 23-20. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws an interception against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
🔹 Winston said he "always admired Brian Daboll back when he was with the Patriots" but "really got more familiar with him when I saw the league's reigning MVP, Josh Allen, have a tremendous jump from year one to year two."
🔹 During Daboll's time in Buffalo, the Giants' newest quarterback said he "saw a coordinator or play-caller that was very creative that found ways to cater to his quarterback's strengths, to find ways to get his position players involved, and found ways to take off a lot of excess work from our offensive linemen by getting the ball out quickly and finding ways to establish the running game. That is something I have always admired about him."
🔹 More than his abilities on the sideline, Winston also connected with his new head coach on a personal level. "When I got to really understand his upbringing, where he comes from and what he was about, coming from Buffalo, New York, hard nosed, gritty, raised by his grandparents, that's something I was definitely familiar with because I was raised by my grandmother as well. So that similarity brought me even closer to him as the man that he is, and I also respected the coach that he was. Obviously he's won a lot of Super Bowls and made a lot of athletes and quarterbacks a lot of money and had a lot of success."
🔹 Similar to what we saw during Russell Wilson's introductory press conference last week, it was evident that Winston had gotten himself up to speed with the Giants' playmakers. "Well, you have a young super star, two young super stars, three young superstars from the tape that I've seen when I watched Malik (Nabers), Wan'Dale (Robinson) and Theo (Johnson), and an emerging superstar in Jalin Hyatt. You have a crafty veteran who has always showed up and done the right thing at the right time and always finds a way to get behind the defense in Darius Slayton. I think that was a key get-back for this organization and team in getting Darius back."
🔹 It wasn't just his pass-catchers Winston studied up on, as he also gave a shoutout to the rest of the offense. "You got a veteran running back in Devin Singletary, and a young running back that can do things in the backfield in (Tyrone) Tracy. So I'm excited what this offense has to offer. You got a left tackle (Andrew Thomas) that is coming back from injury, but playing in the offensive line when you're in the trenches, you're going to get banged up sometimes. Injuries are very tough. I loved getting a chance to spend some time with GVR (Greg Van Roten). Knowing his veteran background and how much impact he has on this offensive line in general."
🔹 Having been in the league for a decade now, Winston had already established a relationship with his new teammate in the quarterback room, Russell Wilson. "My relationship with Russ is good, man. Russ. A lot of people don't know this, he was one of the quarterbacks that allowed me to take a look into how he ran -- Russ ran his enterprise, ran his businesses, how he took care of his body and how he trained and what did he do to go into his mental approach."
🔹 The two veterans had a close friend in common that unfortunately passed away a couple of years ago in Trevor Moawad, a mental conditioning coach that worked with both quarterbacks. "Trevor instilled a lot of great traits into both of us, and we continue to use those traits, express those traits in our leadership and our commitment to football. So that's where we have a similar background. Our mental approach can be very similar because one of our mental coaches was definitely life changing for him and very influential with me as well."
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