Jameis Winston is a rookie quarterback, imagine that
If you were near the social media world on Sunday, you know full well where we are going with this. Fans and analysts alike seemed to treat Winston’s four-interception performance as a way to call out the young man’s struggles. Though, it seemed like the entire NFL community forgot that he is less than 10 months removed from starting at Florida State.
Showing signs of the same mistakes that plagued him during his last season with the Seminoles, Winston completed 26-of-42 passes for nearly 290 yards with two touchdowns and those four interceptions.
Making a strong early-season play for NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Panthers cornerback Josh Norman intercepted two Winston passes, returning one 46 yards for a score in the first quarter. It’s these types of negative, game-altering plays that Winston needs to avoid moving forward.
It’s also what we have seen from most young quarterbacks during their rookie campaigns. In no way, does it mean Winston doesn’t have a bright future. From here on out, it’s all about progression.