Even though the New Orleans Saints just signed veteran quarterback Derek Carr to be their next starting quarterback, Jameis Winston is staying with the team despite believing he’s a “championship caliber starting quarterback.”
On Wednesday, Jameis Winston explained the somewhat surprising decision on social media.
“First, I love this city,” Winston wrote on social media. “In all of my professional career, I’ve never felt so culturally in tune with a fan base. The Saints fans that I’ve met have been incredible. Y’all have made me and my family feel at home. That is why last season was so disappointing to me. I want to see this team and city succeed. I know great things are ahead for this team, and this city! I was led here by the spirit that’s why I would never run away from this new challenge. The things that led me here are still here. A stable organization, a championship caliber team, and a great fan base.”
“This year’s team like last year’s team is built to win a Super Bowl,” Winston said. “Let there be no doubt, I am still a championship caliber starting quarterback in this league. However, getting healthy and staying healthy is my number one priority and I have suffered three devastating injuries over the last two years. I need to stay healthy to assist this team in getting to where we want to go. Most importantly, I need to stay healthy to get me where I want to go in my career! With that being said, I will serve and lead however I need to see this organization and city win! I am proud to say for one more year, at least Who Dat!”
It’s a bold statement and a bold move. We’ll see how it works out for him.
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