Plenty has already been said about the Bucs’ drafting of FSU quarterback Jameis Winston. It’s a calculated business risk.
We all know what’s at stake for a losing franchise that has been quarterback-challenged too long. But this is not Tom Brady or Joe Montana to the rescue. Nor is it Josh McCown or Mike Glennon to the breech. Winston, last year’s Heisman Trophy winner, will be a major upgrade on the field, a problematic presence off of it.
However, his first off-field experience as a Buc–last Friday’s One Buccaneer Place press conference–went well. He knew his lines. To wit: “My money is going to be for my family.” And “I’m rich on happiness.” Whatever.
Here’s the good news. The Bucs head coach is Lovie Smith, a consummate, Tony Dungyesque role model. If this were still the era of Raheem Morris, who cared more about camaraderie than discipline, this would be a bad Buccaneer–and societal–fit from the get-go.
Here’s the bad news: Derrick Brooks can only do so much babysitting.