Jameis Winston wrote in a social media submit on Wednesday that he believes he’s nonetheless a “championship caliber beginning quarterback,” however is selecting to stick with the New Orleans Saints to see the crew win a Tremendous Bowl.
Winston defined his choice to return to the Saints and sure be the backup to Derek Carr, who signed a four-year cope with the crew earlier this month.
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Jameis Winston of the Saints on the sector throughout the Las Vegas Raiders recreation at Caesars Superdome on Oct. 30, 2022, in New Orleans. (Sean Gardner/Getty Pictures)
“First, I like this metropolis. In all of my skilled profession, I’ve by no means felt so culturally in tune with a fan base,” Winston defined on Instagram. “The Saints followers that I’ve met have been unbelievable. Y’all have made me and my household really feel at residence. That’s the reason final season was so disappointing to me. I wish to see this crew and metropolis succeed. I do know nice issues are forward for this crew, and this metropolis! I used to be led right here by the spirit that’s why I’d by no means run away from this new problem.
Jameis Winston of the New Orleans Saints rolls out towards the Panthers at Financial institution of America Stadium on Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Grant Halverson/Getty Pictures)
“The issues that led me listed here are nonetheless right here. A secure group, a championship caliber crew, and an excellent fan base. This 12 months’s crew like final 12 months’s crew is constructed to win a Tremendous Bowl. Let there be little doubt, I’m nonetheless a championship caliber beginning quarterback on this league. Nevertheless, getting wholesome and staying wholesome is my primary precedence and I’ve suffered three devastating accidents during the last two years. I want to remain wholesome to help this crew in attending to the place we wish to go.
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“Most significantly, I want to remain wholesome to get me the place I wish to go in my profession! With that being mentioned, I’ll serve and lead nevertheless I must see this group and metropolis win! I’m proud to say for yet one more 12 months, at the least Who Dat!”
The one-time Professional Bowl quarterback has solely performed in 14 video games for the Saints since he joined them in 2020. Devastating accidents have saved him off the sector.
Jameis Winston of the New Orleans Saints warms up for the Buccaneers recreation at Raymond James Stadium on Dec. 5, 2022, in Tampa, Florida. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Pictures)
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He has 2,103 passing yards and 18 touchdowns in these appearances.
