Bengals v. Buccaneers Rookies to Watch Tonight
Aug 15, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) passes the ball against the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter in a preseason NFL football game at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Jameis Winston: Buccaneers 1st Round Pick
Marcus Mariota showed improvement last night in his second game, now it’s Famous Jameis’s turn. With a couple of rookies blocking him, Winston may have to use that excellent mobility to make those special plays that gave him his nickname. Reports are that he’ll play in the first half, which is a decent amount of time for the second preseason game. It allows him to develop in the NFL game, while also protecting the investment the Bucs put into him.
If he can protect the ball, stay calm in the pocket, and make accurate throws tonight he will get a passing grade.