Bucs Give Winston Time with Six O-Line + 2 TE Formation

[93Noles99]

The Bucs have gone from the worst team in the NFL to a playoff contender thanks in large part to the maturation of rookie quarterback Jameis Winston. But it is the ingenious way in which the Bucs are using him that has allowed Winston to thrive.

More specifically, it is how they are protecting him.

The Bucs are using what is essentially a short-yardage or goal-line formation on regular plays in the middle of the field. Instead of using the standard five offensive linemen and a tight end, the Bucs are often using six offensive linemen with two tight ends added to the mix....

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http://www.businessinsider.com/jameis-winston-tampa-bay-buccaneers-2015-11

 

[tedwayman]

I love it. I was of the theory Tampa Bay will have to keep developing Jameis while they draft,trade and sign an OLine over the next couple years but they have found a way to make him immediately relevant as a QB in the NFL. That and it seems he has truly taken over as the special leader we(FSU fans, not the media) always knew he was. The media is even now coming full circle about him, he is finally getting recognized as both a great player and great man who just loves football and life. He's gonna be elite in seasons to come!