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10. Bucs and Titans Exercise Fifth-Year Options on Winston and Mariota
The first and second picks from the 2014 draft still have a lot to prove.
As rookies, Winston and Mariota both showed star potential. As sophomores, they were up and down (which is not atypical). As third-year pros they were still up and down (which is concerning). Entering Year 4, both are at a crossroads. Winston must become a more disciplined decision-maker. There’s a lot to love about his game, but iffy risk management has hindered his development.