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These stats about Jameis Winston and interceptions should seal his fate with the Bucs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston threw an interception on his first pass attempt against the Colts, and it’s a common issue.

Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: Jameis Winston threw an interception.

All right, that’s not exactly a stunner for fans to hear. In fact, it really isn’t an NFL Sunday until Winston throws a pick.

Today’s interception came on just the second play of the game and Winston’s first pass attempt. Colts linebacker Darius Leonard snagged the ball and three plays later Indy quarterback Jacoby Brissett capitalized by throwing a 46-yard touchdown pass to receiver Marcus Johnson.

The pick was Winston’s 21st of the season, which leads the NFL and is also a career-high for the fifth year quarterback. His penchant for throwing interceptions at such an alarming rate has many fans calling for his job, and the Bucs will ultimately have to decide when the season ends if it’s worth bringing him back, if only for one more year.

But, these stats regarding Winston and his interception problem could very well seal his fate with the Bucs.

Take a look.

Three times this season Winston has been picked off on the first pass of the game! That’s unheard of. Even if you said it was the third time in his career he’s been picked off on his first pass attempt, that would still feel like one too many.

At this point, Winston is what he is, which is to say a mediocre quarterback who can put up big numbers, but can’t cut back on the turnovers. He’s Jay Cutler 2.0, and you can’t really argue that.

The Bucs always seem to be playing catch-up because of Winston’s turnovers. The team has talent on offense, but needs a quarterback who can manage the game and protect the ball.

Winston, unfortunately, is not that guy. Time to move on.

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