TAMPA — Ever wonder what in the world goes through Jameis Winston's mind when he tries to fit the ball in a keyhole as he is being dragged to the turf like he was during Thursday night's 12-8 preseason win over the Jaguars?
"I just felt hot," Winston said. "I was like, 'Man, somebody's going to get it.' "
In no way does that diminish another overall solid performance by Winston. He went 21 of 29 passing for 196 yards and led the Bucs to three scores on their first three possessions.
But on third and goal from the Jacksonville 7-yard line in the second quarter, Winston's shoulder pad was grabbed by defensive end Dante Fowler and he stumbled backward while defensive tackle Sheldon Day held on to his left leg.