TAMPA — When Bruce Arians took over as coach this year, his first order of business was to make it clear that the Bucs are Jameis Winston’s team.
Most franchise quarterbacks normally don’t need that stamp of approval from the coach, but Winston’s tenure has been anything but normal.
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Still, in Tampa Bay, football is king. And the Bucs have the longest history of any team in the market, and with it, the deepest connection to fans. Past players are revered, especially those who were part of the 2002 season’s Super Bowl-winning team.