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Bruce Arians refutes NFL Network report that Bucs are bringing back Jameis Winston

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians dismissed the idea that a decision has been made on Jameis Winston’s future.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one win away from finishing the season 8-8, something that seemed impossible just over a month ago when they sat at 3-7.

The big second half turnaround can be attributed in part to quarterback Jameis Winston, who despite having 28 interceptions has played some of the best football of his career the past month. In Week 15’s win over the Detroit Lions, Winston became the first quarterback in league history to throw for 450 yards in back-to-back games.

It seemed like Winston had done just enough to convince the Buccaneers to bring him back next season. Winston, the former number one overall pick by Tampa Bay, was playing out the fifth and final year of this contract this season, so the Bucs were under no obligation to bring him back.

But NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported last Saturday that the team was slated to bring Winston back in 2020. Of course, that report came out before Winston went out and threw four interceptions in a loss to the Houston Texans, including another pick-six.

Perhaps that’s why head coach Bruce Arians seemed to dismiss Rapoport’s report after the game, according to ESPN’s Jenna Laine.

This could of course just be Arians giving the typical answer coaches give when asked about the future of certain players: “Everything waits until the end of the season.”

So, while Winston very well could be back in Tampa Bay next year, we’ll have to wait a little bit longer to know for sure.

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Falcons vs. Buccaneers: Time, TV and how to watch online

Find out how you can watch and listen to all of Week 17’s action between the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

It’s hard to believe, but the end of the 2019 regular season is upon us. And, for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it’s truly been a tale of two seasons.

Following Week 3’s home loss to the New York Giants, the Bucs took to the road for five-straight games, including trips to Los Angeles, London and Seattle. They went just 1-4 on that stretch, and following a loss to the Saints in Week 11, Tampa Bay sat dead in the water at just 3-7.

But, after winning four-straight games prior to Saturday’s loss to the Houston Texans, the Bucs are now 7-8 and have a shot at finishing the year at .500 with a win in Week 17 over the visiting Atlanta Falcons.

Quarterback Jameis Winston, who will return to the team in 2020, has a shot at making history Sunday. Winston is just 92 yards away from reaching 5,000 passing yards on the year, which would make him the eighth quarterback in NFL history to accomplish that feat.

Find out how you can watch and listen to all of Week 17’s action between the Falcons and Buccaneers.

Game information:

Atlanta Falcons @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Kickoff: Sunday, December 29, at 1:00 p.m. E.T.

Venue: Raymond James Stadium

Network: FOX

How to Listen:

98ROCK (97.9 – Tampa)

The Boot (103.9 FM – Brooksville)

ESPN SW Florida (99.3 FM – Ft. Myers/Naples/Punta Gorda)

Citrus (95.3 FM – Homosassa)

WLKF (96.7 FM and 1430 AM – Lakeland)

WYGM (740 AM/ 96.9 FM – Orlando and Melbourne)

ESPN Tallahassee (97.9 FM – Tallahassee)

En Español

WTMP-FM 96.1, 101.9 and WMGG-AM 1470 (Tampa)

WIXC – AM 1060 (Melbourne/Orlando)

Satellite Radio

Sirius/XM Channel 88

Stream

You can stream the game live on Fubo TV. (Start your free trial).

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Fantasy football owners sulked on Twitter after Jameis Winston’s bad day

See how fantasy footballs owners reacted to Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston’s poor outing against the Houston Texans in Week 16.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw their winning-streak end yesterday at the hands of the Houston Texans, 23-20.

The Buccaneers were in it until the very end, despite four interceptions from quarterback Jameis Winston and a fumble by running back Ronald Jones. The first of Winston’s interceptions was taken to the house for a score and the second ended up as a field goal for Houston, meaning Tampa Bay was in an early 10-0 hole.

But, it wasn’t just Bucs fans who were lamenting the poor play of Winston yesterday. Those who were playing in their fantasy league championships had a lot to say to about Winston, too.

Take a look.

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The last quarterback to throw 30 interceptions in a season also played for the Bucs

Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston has 28 interceptions on the year, but wouldn’t be the first Bucs QB to throw 30 interceptions in a year.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw their winning-streak end at four yesterday with their 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans.

What fans also saw was the end of the Bucs’ offensive dominance. Without top playmakers in wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, quarterback Jameis Winston, who was battling a thumb injury, threw four interceptions, including another pick-six.

Winston has now thrown 31 touchdowns and 28 interceptions on the season to go along with 4,908 yards. It’s been a crazy statistical year for the former number one pick, but, he can breath a sigh of relief knowing that the Buccaneers plan on bringing him back in 2020. Winston was playing this season on the fifth and final year of his rookie contract.

With just one game left in the regular season, Winston is now on pace to throw for 30 interceptions, which would make him the first quarterback since 1988 to accomplish that feat.

The quarterback who last did it? Vinny Testaverde for the Buccaneers with 35.

Unlike, Winston, however, Testaverde threw for only 13 touchdowns that year. Winston has 31 on the year heading into Week 17, where he could become the first quarterback ever to throw for 30 touchdowns, 30 interceptions and 5,000 yards in the same season.

You can’t say he isn’t fun to watch. Just ask Bill Simmons.

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Report: Buccaneers slated to bring back Jameis Winston in 2020

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will look to bring back franchise quarterback Jameis Winston in 2020.

NFL insider Ian Rapoport is reporting what many people have expected to hear for the past month, which is that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will bring quarterback Jameis Winston back for the 2020 season.

Winston, the former first overall pick of the Bucs back in 2015, came into the 2019 season playing on the fifth and final year of his rookie deal. The team wanted to see how Winston would perform playing for new head coach and quarterback guru Bruce Arians before committing to him beyond this season.

Arians, himself, deflected questions about Winston’s future just the other week, but given how the Bucs — and Winston in particular — have played over the past month, it’s not surprising to hear the team will bring him back for at least one more season. Last week, Winston became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 450 yards in back-to-back games.

But, as Rapoport reports, it remains to be seen by what mechanism Winston is brought back. He explains the possibilities of both the franchise tag and transition tag when it comes to two of Tampa Bay’s biggest free agents, Winston and Shaq Barrett.

“The franchise tag for QBs is projected to be about $27 million, while the transition tag would be $25 million. For a linebacker, the franchise tag is slated to be almost $16 million, while the transition should be almost $14 million. Barrett may also argue (as Clowney did) that he plays more defensive end and deserves a more expensive tag. Do not discount the transition tag for Winston. Both tags are an option, but the transition tag is a potentially intriguing one.”

Either way, it sounds like Winston did enough to convince the team to roll the dice on him one more time.

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Rich Eisen had this to say about watching Jameis Winston

See what NFL Network commentator Rich Eisen had to say about watching Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers trail the visiting Houston Texans today 17-10, and turnovers have been the issue all day for the Bucs. Quarterback Jameis Winston, who entered today’s matchup with a league-leading 24 interceptions, has already thrown three picks before halftime.

Winston is playing with a fracture in his thumb, but turnovers have been a problem for him throughout his career, injuries aside. Winston nearly had a fourth pass picked off, but Texans safety Justin Reid couldn’t secure it before it hit the ground. Still, the play made NFL Network commentator Rich Eisen say this about Winston:

“Literally every time the ball is thrown, I hold my breath.”

Eisen is saying what we are all thinking. Every time Winston drops back to throw, you have no idea what the outcome is going to be. It’s like a game of roulette every play.

The Bucs have already said they plan to bring Winston back next season. And, given that he’s playing today’s game without his top two receivers, it’s understandable if you want to cut Winston some slack.

Still, Eisen hit the nail on the head. We all hold our breath when Winston throws the ball. For better or worse.

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Jameis Winston could be in for a big Week 16 performance

See why Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston could be primed for a big day in Week 16 against the Houston Texans.

With just two games left in the regular season, the 7-7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a shot at finishing the season above .500 for the first time since 2016.

The Bucs are riding a four-game winning-streak heading into Saturday’s Week 16 matchup with the Houston Texans, who can clinch the AFC South with a win over Tampa Bay.

While the Bucs have played their best football of the season over the past month, they’ll be shorthanded on offense Saturday with both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin sidelined with hamstring injuries. That means if quarterback Jameis Winston is going to continue his march towards 5,000 yards, he’ll need the help of some reserves.

The good news, though, for Winston is that he’s played in well in Week 16 games over the course of his career. In his four prior Week 16 games, Winston has averaged 318.8 yards per game, while throwing for a combined six touchdowns and three interceptions. Winston needs just 427 passing yards over the final two games to get to 5,000, so if he can hit his Week 16 average against a susceptible Texans secondary, that’d bring him that much closer to history.

The bad news for Winston? The Bucs are 0-4 in Week 16 with him under center. So, while it could be a big statistical day for the former Heisman Trophy winner, it could also be the end of the Bucs’ winning-streak.

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Did Vernon Hargreaves throw a little shade at former teammate Jameis Winston?

See what Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves had to say about facing his old team the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16.

The Buccaneers will look to make it five-straight games tomorrow when the Houston Texans come to town. Tampa Bay’s offense has been red hot over the past month, and last week Jameis Winston became the first quarterback in NFL history to post back-to-back 450-yard games.

But, Winston and this Bucs offense will need to find a way to put up points without their top two receivers as both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin have been ruled out with hamstring injuries. That means Winston will need to rely on a receiving corps he’s barely worked with. The Texans will try and force him into mistakes, and one of the defenders tasked with that job will be former Buccaneer and current Houston cornerback Vernon Hargreaves.

Hargreaves, Tampa Bay’s first round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, was cut by the Bucs following his benching in Week 10’s win over the Arizona Cardinals. The former University of Florida star wound up with Houston, and now has a chance to go up against the same Bucs team that released him.

Earlier this week, Hargreaves spoke about this upcoming game, saying he held no ill will towards the Bucs. He was also effusive in his praise for Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston.

“[Winston] can light it up. I’ve always known that playing with him. He’s dynamic. He can throw the ball all over the field. We got to do a good job in the secondary to slow him down.”

That’s when Hargreaves pointed out the obvious flaw in Winston’s game.

“He turns the ball over. It’s no secret. So if we can get our hands on some balls, hopefully we can come down with some balls.”

As much as Hargreaves would love to intercept Winston, I’m sure he’d be happier if the Texans just came away with a win. A victory would clinch the AFC South for Houston and punch their ticket to the postseason.

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If Jameis Winston returns in 2020, he has Blaine Gabbert to thank

Jameis Winston could be back with the Bucs next season. But, would that be the case if Blaine Gabbert stayed healthy?

The regular season is winding down for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and at 7-7 they will miss the playoffs for the 12th-straight season.

But, the Bucs still have a lot to play for. If they win out, they’ll finish 9-7 for their first winning record since 2016. For a team that was 3-7 just last month, riding a six-game winning-streak into the offseason would be a great way to finish out the year.

For quarterback Jameis Winston, the past month has gone a long way in convincing the Bucs that he deserves at least one more year playing for Bruce Arians. While Winston has thrown a league-leading 24 interceptions, he also has 30 touchdown passes and is on pace to surpass 5,000 passing yards. And, after his 458-yard day against the Detroit Lions in Week 15, Winston became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 450 or more yards in back-to-back games. (He had 456 against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 14.)

Winston’s improved play over the past month has helped his case to remain the team’s quarterback. But, that may not have been the case had quarterback Blaine Gabbert remained healthy.

It’s easy to forget that Gabbert, a former first-round pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars, was signed in the offseason to be Winston’s backup. Gabbert had played under Arians during the coach’s time with the Arizona Cardinals, so he had a familiarity with the offensive system. But, Gabbert injured his non-throwing shoulder in the third preseason game and ended up on IR shortly after.

Had Gabbert not been injured, you have to believe that he would’ve gotten a chance at some point this season to relieve Winston. Let’s go back to Week 6 in London, for example. Winston ended up throwing five interceptions in a loss to the Carolina Panthers in what was easily the worst performance of his professional career. The Bucs went into the bye week before traveling to Tennessee to take on the Titans in Week 8.

That would’ve been the best time to have Gabbert replace Winston as starter. Gabbert would have had the bye week to prepare, and, best of all, he played for the Titans in 2018, meaning he likely had a good feel for what the defense would try.

If Bruce Arians was looking for a spark, that would’ve been the time to try and make a switch. Look what happened after the Titans replaced Marcus Mariota with Ryan Tannehill. The Titans went from the doldrums of the AFC to playoff contenders under Tannehill. While there’s no way to say that would’ve been the case for the Bucs if Gabbert came in, you have to believe Arians would’ve at least given him a shot at some point, given the way Winston has struggled at times. But, with Gabbert unavailable and the team unwilling to turn to Ryan Griffin, Arians stuck with Winston through the good times and bad.

And, as the past month has shown, that decision by Arians looks to finally be paying off.

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Jameis Winston is on pace to throw the fourth-most yards in a season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston has a shot at history over the final two weeks of the 2019 regular season.

Coming into 2019, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were looking for clarity on the future of their quarterback Jameis Winston. The Bucs picked up Winston’s fifth-year rookie option without offering an extension, wanting instead to see how the quarterback would perform in his first year under QB guru Bruce Arians.

While things got off to a rocky start, Winston has played some of his best football to date over the past month. After last Sunday’s win over the Detroit Lions, he became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 450 or more yards in consecutive games.

With the big performance, Winston pulled his league-leading passing total to 4,573 yards, meaning he’s just 427 yards away from the exclusive 5,000-yard club. Not only is the Bucs quarterback now on pace to surpass 5,000, but he’s projected to finish the year with 5,226 yards. That total would be the fourth-most all time for a single season.

While it’s funny to imagine Winston’s name sitting among these three greats, you have to give the quarterback credit. Despite a league-leading 24 interceptions, Winston has also thrown 30 touchdowns and has proven he isn’t afraid to throw the ball, even if he gets picked on his first pass attempt.

You’d certainly feel more confident about Winston reaching 5,226 yards if he had his top two receivers on the field. Both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin have suffered hamstring injuries that will sideline them for the rest of the year. Winston will be working with a cast of relatively unknowns this Saturday against the Houston Texans.

Fortunately, though, the Texans pass defense ranks 28th, surrendering an average of 266.1 yards per game. Considering how well Winston’s played lately, he could have a field day against Houston’s secondary.

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