Jameis Winston gives fascinating take on role with New York Giants

Jameis Winston is a unique individual and he just wants to be the best version of himself. The New York Giants quarterback is in a battle for the starting spot with Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart, but frankly, it might not matter what role Winston plays.

Whatever he does, he seems to have a positive influence on the QB room and the rest of the team. Very lovable at this point in his career, Winston is one of the most engaging personalities in the NFL.

If the Giants can get positives out of that in any way, they’ll be better off. He recently spoke about his role ahead of training camp.

“When it comes to that I focus on what I can do,” Winston said, via a transcript from the team. “And what I can do is come to work with the intention to get better every single day. Not concerning myself with the room, seeing how I can serve the room, but my job is to be the best Jameis Winston that I can be. And Jameis Winston incorporates being a leader, peppering on the young buck, learning things from the older veterans, assisting the older veterans, learning from the three-year quarterback that’s been in this room. It encompasses a lot. But I stay focused on what I would love and what I would love is to be my very best.”

Winston did his best Herschel Walker impression, talking in the third person. However it works out in 2025, Winston might be a fan favorite at some point in New York.

Winston likes the situation due to some young talent and head coach Brian Daboll, who was retained despite two straight seasons of missing the playoffs. GM Joe Schoen is also back.

“I have a ton of respect for coach Brian Daboll, the things he does offensively,” Winston said. “I think we have a young— woah! They have a young roster. But they have a young roster that’s ready to win. They’re ready to bounce back. I know they’re hungry over there.”

Winston started seven of 12 games with Cleveland this past season, throwing for 2,121 yards on 61.1-percent passing along with 13 touchdowns to 12 interceptions in place of injured starter Deshawn Watson. Across his 10-year NFL career, Winson has compiled 24,225 passing yards, 1,297 rushing yards and 166 combined touchdowns.

He’s played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints and Browns in his career. A former No. 1 overall pick (2015) out of Florida State, there have been highs and lows to Winston’s 10 year career in the pros.

He was a Pro Bowler as a rookie and led the NFL in passing yards back in 2019 (5,109 yards). He also threw 30 touchdowns, as well as 30 interceptions, that season.

At Florida State, Winston won a BCS National Championship in 2013 and finished his two years as a starter with 7,964 yards, 65 touchdowns, 28 interceptions and a 66% completion percentage. He also won the Heisman Trophy in 2013.